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People adopt pets out of the goodness of their hearts. They are more than willing to take on the obligation of caring for another life, and hats off to them.
And if you’ve seen some of our previous posts, you’ve likely noticed a pattern. These kindhearted humans seem to find the most adorable little creatures. For you animal lovers out there, these photos we’ve collected from Reddit may tug hard at your heartstrings.
For longtime Bored Panda readers, here’s our July edition of adopted pets. May this list give you warm fuzzies as you scroll through it.
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#1
Went To Adopt A Kitten Walked Out With This 5 Year Old Gem Instead
#2
24 Hours After Being Found On The Side Of The Road In 95+ Degree Heat. Meet Booker (I Told Him To Smile For The Camera)!
#3
My Cat Accepted The Kitten I Got 2 Days Ago
Early this year, Forbes compiled some statistics on pet adoption trends in the United States. It revealed that of the 6.3 million animals that enter shelters annually, only 4.1 million are adopted.
One possible reason is that shelters don’t have as many purebred options, which may drive away adopters looking for specific breeds. According to the article, only 25% of shelter dogs are purebred.
#4
I Adopted Pepè (Right) And Went Back For His Brother. No Black Cat Will Be Left Behind On My Watch!
#5
I Found This Kitten Near A Convenience Store, And She Follows Me Everywhere I Go, So I've Decided To Bring Her Home
#6
I Was Afraid That They Wouldn't Get Along When I Brought The New Puppy Home... This Is How It's Going
Here’s a grim statistic: animal shelters euthanize 920,000 animals each year. That’s around 390,000 dogs and 530,000 cats. However, it is important to note that the number of euthanized animals significantly decreased from 13 years ago when more than two and a half million animals would be killed in shelters.
#7
She Became A Foster Fail Today
#8
Found This Baby Cat On The Road. I Couldn’t Leave Her Behind. She Smells Like Flowers
#9
Old, Diabetic And Blind And Just Invisible To Potential Adopters. I'll Ugly Cry The Day She Goes Home. I Think She's Absolutely Beautiful. Until Then, She Finds The Sunbeam And Rests
Forbes’ statistics also show that people prefer adopting adult dogs, which could make training more challenging. This is why experts like Mika Ito of Animal Haven advise stocking up on treats.
As she told New York Magazine, positive reinforcement is a helpful approach they practice at their shelter. They follow the ethos of “ignore the bad, reward the good.”
#10
From Euthanasia List, To Forever Home
Alecto76 3 months ago
Mine was too. Penelope was flea infested and couldn't stand up due the malnutrition. She was pulled out of animal control at the last minute and nutured by the most wonderful staff at Forever Fortunate Felines and a wonderful foster mom. How it started Penelope-6...56416c.jpg 
#11
This Is Joey, We Adopted Him Today!
#12
My Son Found This Kitten In The Street Last Night. Their Big Dog Adopted It, And Decided She’s Her Baby Now
Illnesses could be another issue among adult dogs, meaning more medical bills. As a pet owner, you’d want to avoid this, especially if you’re on a tight budget.
To prevent such problems from arising, animal behavior specialist and TV personality Eric Wiese urges prioritizing a visit to the veterinarian. As he told Country Living, it would help to immediately get them up to date on all vaccines. You can also consider pet insurance to help curb extra costs.
#13
My Junkyard Kitty! I Found Him At The Junkyard I Work At A Week Ago Today! Everyone Meet Knox
#14
Pepsi, Rescued From The Euthanasia List, Is Living His Best Life
#15
Love On The Mind. Rescue 1.5 Week Old Kitten. Meet Kenny!
As mentioned in our intro, adopting a pet means taking responsibility for another life. This may require your added attention, especially since you’re dealing with a new pet thrust into an entirely different environment.
Wiese says adopters may need to adjust their schedule to allow them to provide proper care. The more time you spend, the easier it will be to develop a strong bond with them.
#16
Just Moved In, Bro Just Came In And Decided This Is Also His House
Now, we would like to hear from pet adopters. What are your best tips for those planning to do it for the first time? Is there anything they should know that isn’t often discussed? Comment below!
#17
My Wife Said "Let's Adopt A Puppy." I Said "A Puppy, Seriously? That Sounds A Lot Of Work. Well, Ok, Maybe We Can Foster One For The Weekend And See How It Works Out." Three Days Later... I Guess We've Adopted A Puppy
#18
Adopted This Depressed Cat From Local Animal Rescue Center Today. Center Staff Said That She Was Abused By Her Former Owner And Suffered This Depression
Lori T Wisconsin 3 months ago
Awwwwww poor baby. I’d like 5 minutes with the jerk who abused her!
#19
She Was Found In Firewood, And Now She’s Our Barn Cat. Sweet Little Kindle
#20
Acquired A Kitten That Loves To Perch On Shoes
#21
Me And My Foster Puppy
#22
My Partner Found This Little Lass On Our Driveway A Few Months Ago. I Agreed To 'Foster' Her And She Still Hasn't Left
#23
Newest Member Of The Family. Little Kev
#24
I Just Adopted This Handsome Boy. He Was Dumped And Very Defensive. He’s Two Months Old. I Named Him Bruce Wayne
Karen Irion 3 months ago
My son's "void" is also named Bruce Wayne. He swings from the kitchen cabinets - awesome cat.
#25
Just Got This Dog Today And She Already Claimed My Bed.
#26
When For A Morning Jog. Ended Up With A 3 Day Old Kitten, A Mama Cat And A Hefty Vet Bill
#27
These Two Were Adopted From The Shelter I Volunteer At By Two Different Friends Of Mine. This Was Their First Time Meeting Without A Fence In Between Them!
#28
The Most Boopable Nose Ever: My Adopted Boxer/Shepherd Rescue Puppy. I Love Him So Much!
#29
Welcome Pocky! Parking Lot Rescue
robin aldrich 3 months ago
There's something that says connection when they look at you like that and reach up and touch you with their paw...
#30
My Cousin Rescued Some Kittens. Here They Are Napping!
#31
I Love This Little Kitty Family. Honey’s Kittens Are 10 Weeks Old Now. I Think I’m Going To Keep Them All
#32
Took In A Stray That Hangs Outside Of The Yoga Studio I Teach At. Meet Zelda 🐱
#33
Saw This Grumpy Lady At The Shelter Last Week And Decided To Adopt Her
#34
Munchkin Getting A Flea Bath. Found Him In The Middle Of The Road After Midnight. The Cat Distribution System Got Me! 16oz Of Love
Victoria Howell 3 months ago
So tiny! 16oz. of fun and love just waiting to be unleashed! Good on you hooman.
#35
Don’t Know If I Adopted A Kitten Or Werewolf
#36
Adopted This Cute Fella Today!🩵
#37
Foster Pup's Go-To Place For Sleepy Time Now That He Trusts Our Home!
#38
This Little Gray Girl Showed Up On My Back Porch Three Nights Ago. I've Asked Around The Neighborhood, And Nobody Is Looking For A Missing Cat. Guess That Means I'll Be Keeping Her
Deamhayness Doom 3 months ago
Oh, sweet summer child, must be your first kitty-encounter. You'll find out soon who decided to keep whom in this relationship! XD
#39
Finally Adopted My Own Kitty!
#40
I Can't Believe The Kittens Are From The Same Litter. They're So Different
#41
Been Wanting A Cat All My Life, Now I Have 2
#42
Just Adopted This Little Guy
kelsischloe1986 3 months ago
I can't explain it, but he looks like he should be playing in the Olympics. Does anyone else see it?
#43
After 5 Years My Parents Finally Let Me Get A Kitten!
#44
Rescued Some Puppies - They Made Themselves Right At Home
#45
Adopted These Three Boys From My Local Humane Society Today
#46
Two Farm Dogs Up The Road Had A Fling So We Unexpectedly Adopted A New Buddy. Meet Lieutenant Bradley Bradshaw
#47
Had Nothing To Worry About With Introducing The Kitten, These Two Are Inseparable 🥰
#48
I Adopted An Abounded Puppy From A Shelter Today! We’re Already Out Playing
#49
This Is Takoyaki. She Is Coming Home In Ten Days, But She Already Stole Our Hearts
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Nancy Higginson 3 months ago
After losing 3 of my senior dogs in 4 years I decided I needed a puppy. Every Australian Shepherd (a breed I've had since I was a teen in the 70's) or Aussie mix I looked at fell through for one reason or another. Then I found Ranger. 8 month old Australian Cattle Dog (I was told mix but his DNA came back 100%) who had already had 3 homes. We became home #4. We're working with a behavioral trainer for his issues. He has become my best buddy. Shortly after we adopted him we lost another of our senior dogs. 6 weeks later hubby adopts an Australian Shepherd puppy. So now Ranger has a best buddy and they both help look after our remaining senior who is deaf and blind and gets "lost" in the yard. shady-rang...355a85.jpg 
Nancy Higginson 3 months ago
After losing 3 of my senior dogs in 4 years I decided I needed a puppy. Every Australian Shepherd (a breed I've had since I was a teen in the 70's) or Aussie mix I looked at fell through for one reason or another. Then I found Ranger. 8 month old Australian Cattle Dog (I was told mix but his DNA came back 100%) who had already had 3 homes. We became home #4. We're working with a behavioral trainer for his issues. He has become my best buddy. Shortly after we adopted him we lost another of our senior dogs. 6 weeks later hubby adopts an Australian Shepherd puppy. So now Ranger has a best buddy and they both help look after our remaining senior who is deaf and blind and gets "lost" in the yard. shady-rang...355a85.jpg
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