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#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)!

Final score:

119points

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BN80 3 months ago

Gorgeous baby! Those are ears he'll need to grow into ;-)

27points

#3

My Cat Accepted The Kitten I Got 2 Days Ago

Final score:

112points

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Tamra 3 months ago

Aww, that looks like a good snuggle.

28points

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!

Final score:

111points

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Yu Pan 3 months ago

And that's a promise!

22points

#5

I Found This Kitten Near A Convenience Store, And She Follows Me Everywhere I Go, So I've Decided To Bring Her Home

Final score:

110points

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BN80 3 months ago

Good choice ✔️

29points

#6

I Was Afraid That They Wouldn't Get Along When I Brought The New Puppy Home... This Is How It's Going

Final score:

107points

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m0@nlight 3 months ago

Best buddies 😀

18points

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

Final score:

100points

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Lori T Wisconsin 3 months ago

There’s a story in this baby’s past……..

25points

#8

Found This Baby Cat On The Road. I Couldn’t Leave Her Behind. She Smells Like Flowers

Final score:

97points

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Will Cable 3 months ago

And what is precious named, Poppy, Daisy, Lily, Rose ?

20points

#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

Final score:

96points

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Awkward lady 3 months ago

Well done for adopting an older animal.

23points

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

Final score:

94points

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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

37points

#11

This Is Joey, We Adopted Him Today!

Final score:

92points

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Cool crow 3 months ago

He's beautiful!

17points

#12

My Son Found This Kitten In The Street Last Night. Their Big Dog Adopted It, And Decided She’s Her Baby Now

Final score:

91points

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DogsAreLife 3 months ago

I love when big pets adopt small ones.🥰

16points

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

Final score:

91points

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Leigh James 3 months ago

Knox and his socks.

19points

#14

Pepsi, Rescued From The Euthanasia List, Is Living His Best Life

Final score:

91points

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m0@nlight 3 months ago

Stunning😸

15points

#15

Love On The Mind. Rescue 1.5 Week Old Kitten. Meet Kenny!

Final score:

91points

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glowworm2 3 months ago

Kenny's ear and mark next to it, look like a heart.

27points

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

Final score:

90points

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Yu Pan 3 months ago (edited)

Of course it's his house!

20points

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

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

Final score:

90points

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A James 3 months ago

Wow, you lucked out and got a beauty!

21points

#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

Final score:

90points

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Lori T Wisconsin 3 months ago

Awwwwww poor baby. I’d like 5 minutes with the jerk who abused her!

54points

#19

She Was Found In Firewood, And Now She’s Our Barn Cat. Sweet Little Kindle

Final score:

89points

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glowworm2 3 months ago

Such a perfect name for her. Also, the guy is adorable too.

25points

#20

Acquired A Kitten That Loves To Perch On Shoes

Final score:

89points

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glowworm2 3 months ago

With the feet still attached to the shoe. Adorable little kitty.

12points

#21

Me And My Foster Puppy

Final score:

89points

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Tabitha 3 months ago

I predict a foster fail puppy. What do you think?

45points

#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

Final score:

89points

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Myoviridae 3 months ago

Look at those epic whiskers!!

27points

#23

Newest Member Of The Family. Little Kev

Final score:

89points

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CSC 3 months ago

So cute!

11points

#24

I Just Adopted This Handsome Boy. He Was Dumped And Very Defensive. He’s Two Months Old. I Named Him Bruce Wayne

Final score:

87points

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Karen Irion 3 months ago

My son's "void" is also named Bruce Wayne. He swings from the kitchen cabinets - awesome cat.

19points

#25

Just Got This Dog Today And She Already Claimed My Bed.

Final score:

86points

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Red Hair Blue Soul 3 months ago

You mean her bed, right?

32points

#26

When For A Morning Jog. Ended Up With A 3 Day Old Kitten, A Mama Cat And A Hefty Vet Bill

Final score:

84points

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BN80 3 months ago

This is why I don't jog, too expensive....

46points

#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!

Final score:

84points

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CSC 3 months ago

That is very special.

17points

#28

The Most Boopable Nose Ever: My Adopted Boxer/Shepherd Rescue Puppy. I Love Him So Much!

Final score:

83points

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Auntriarch 3 months ago

Boop!

20points

#29

Welcome Pocky! Parking Lot Rescue

Final score:

83points

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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...

16points

#30

My Cousin Rescued Some Kittens. Here They Are Napping!

Final score:

82points

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tw 72 3 months ago

Nothing cuter than a basket of cute sleeping kittens

20points

#31

I Love This Little Kitty Family. Honey’s Kittens Are 10 Weeks Old Now. I Think I’m Going To Keep Them All

Final score:

81points

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glowworm2 3 months ago

Yes! Such a cute family!

17points

#32

Took In A Stray That Hangs Outside Of The Yoga Studio I Teach At. Meet Zelda 🐱

Final score:

81points

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seana lammers 3 months ago

Gorgeous girl!

26points

#33

Saw This Grumpy Lady At The Shelter Last Week And Decided To Adopt Her

Final score:

80points

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Tabitha 3 months ago

Turns out she’s not really grumpy—-just was pissed off at being in the shelter, as any of us would be, ffs—-and is extremely calm and kind to other animals, including rambunctious kittens.

33points

#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

Final score:

80points

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Victoria Howell 3 months ago

So tiny! 16oz. of fun and love just waiting to be unleashed! Good on you hooman.

15points

#35

Don’t Know If I Adopted A Kitten Or Werewolf

Final score:

80points

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Karen Irion 3 months ago

Definitely werewolf.

25points

#36

Adopted This Cute Fella Today!🩵

Final score:

80points

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Tabitha 3 months ago

Baby's already studying you and tuning into your vibe. They're in it for the long haul, so I hope you are too.

23points

#37

Foster Pup's Go-To Place For Sleepy Time Now That He Trusts Our Home!

Final score:

79points

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Tabitha 3 months ago

High up, central location. Perfect for keeping an eye on his new family.

31points

#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

Final score:

79points

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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

24points

#39

Finally Adopted My Own Kitty!

Final score:

79points

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Alejandra Colunga Rogers 3 months ago

SO beautiful!!

18points

#40

I Can't Believe The Kittens Are From The Same Litter. They're So Different

Final score:

78points

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Tabitha 3 months ago

There’s always one that’s the biggest and one that’s the runt. You got both ends of the spectrum.

28points

#41

Been Wanting A Cat All My Life, Now I Have 2

Final score:

78points

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Holly Herr 3 months ago

Gorgeous together!

11points

#42

Just Adopted This Little Guy

Final score:

77points

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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?

14points

#43

After 5 Years My Parents Finally Let Me Get A Kitten!

Final score:

77points

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Tabitha 3 months ago

Your curtain and blinds will never be the same again. I tell you this from lifelong experience.

29points

#44

Rescued Some Puppies - They Made Themselves Right At Home

Final score:

76points

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L.V 3 months ago

Puppies? You're going to need a bigger couch 😆

35points

#45

Adopted These Three Boys From My Local Humane Society Today

Final score:

74points

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robin aldrich 3 months ago

Am I missing something I only see two.... but they're so cute

18points

#46

Two Farm Dogs Up The Road Had A Fling So We Unexpectedly Adopted A New Buddy. Meet Lieutenant Bradley Bradshaw

Final score:

73points

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Victoria Howell 3 months ago

I can smell the puppy breath from here! So cute.

19points

#47

Had Nothing To Worry About With Introducing The Kitten, These Two Are Inseparable 🥰

Final score:

72points

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tw 72 3 months ago

Very sweet

11points

#48

I Adopted An Abounded Puppy From A Shelter Today! We’re Already Out Playing

Final score:

71points

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Victoria Howell 3 months ago

And, they lived happily furrever.

14points

#49

This Is Takoyaki. She Is Coming Home In Ten Days, But She Already Stole Our Hearts

Final score:

71points

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Victoria Howell 3 months ago

Big ears and tiny feet. She is beautiful.

11points

#50

Groundhog Moved In Under My Shed. I Named Him Gary

Final score:

68points

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Tabitha 3 months ago

We have one too. We named him Boss Hogg.

30points

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#51

How Can Anyone Think Black Cats Are Bad?

Final score:

31points

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BN80 3 months ago

Never understood this, black cats have always been my favourite

14points

#52

Cat Distribution System Finally Chose Us

Final score:

30points

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tw 72 3 months ago

It was just a matter of time...

2points

#53

I Rescue Her With 4 Kittens

Final score:

30points

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Kathleen Diamond 3 months ago

Thank you

5points

#54

Hard To Believe It’s Only Been Six Days Since My Wife Rescued This Feral Kitten

Final score:

29points

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tw 72 3 months ago

They figure out that humans are a good source of snacks and snuggles

6points

#55

I Adopted This Lil’ Kitty Today! Her Name Is Fiona :)

Final score:

29points

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m0@nlight 3 months ago

Ooooh bright brain there.😹

1point

#56

I Addopted A Senior Cat Today. What Should I Know?

Final score:

29points

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seana lammers 3 months ago

That you are amazing and in for lots of good loving from the kee-kee

15points

#57

After 3 Months In… I Am Confident I Adopted Well

Final score:

29points

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tw 72 3 months ago

Absolutely

3points

#58

Mookie, Our Lovable New Shelter Dog!

Final score:

28points

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tw 72 3 months ago

So cute!

3points

#59

Went To The Humane Society This Morning And After 2 Hours Of Hiding Under The Couch, This 5 Yo Is Already Claiming Her House. Is That Normal Or Am I Just Lucky?

Final score:

28points

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tw 72 3 months ago

All cats take whatever time they need to get used to a new environment. She didn't need much time. I had 3 cats: 1 took 2 days; 1 took 1 day; 1 took about 12 seconds.

6points

#60

Found A 4 Week Old Kitten Outside A Grocery Store. My Male Cat Heard Him Crying In Our Bathroom While He Got Better And Decided He Was Gonna Be The Dad

Final score:

28points

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tw 72 3 months ago

Very sweet

2points

#61

Took In A Stray Cat, It Had Seven Kittens In My Nightstand

Final score:

28points

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Pam 3 months ago

Looks to be at least paper Maine C**n? Maybe

5points

#62

I Found Beezle In A Parking Lot Five Months Ago. She Has A Skin Issue That’s Helped By Steroids As Well As A Suspiciously Large Belly That Would Lead You To Believe She’s Pregnant. (I Had Her Spayed) The Vet’s Best Guess Is An Autoimmune Issue. So, We’re Rolling With That

I Found Beezle In A Parking Lot Five Months Ago. She Has A Skin Issue That’s Helped By Steroids As Well As A Suspiciously Large Belly That Would Lead You To Believe She’s Pregnant. (I Had Her Spayed) The Vet’s Best Guess Is An Autoimmune Issue. So, We’re Rolling With That

Final score:

28points

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Tabitha 3 months ago (edited)

Hope she's on Prednisone and/or another med to calm the skin issue and bloating. Takes time, but is so worth it. Sending you both oodles of luck and love.

10points