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Even though some rescues have been seeing an unprecedented number of foster applications, people shouldn't get a pet just because of the lockdown. The coronavirus pandemic won't last forever, and adopting an animal is a big responsibility.

Kayla Fratt, a certified dog behavior consultant and owner of Journey Dog Training, recommended thinking through these questions before adopting a doggo.

How much time will you have to care for a dog, now and post-pandemic?
Do you have the funds to adopt right now? Do you have job security or extra savings to cover unforeseen pet-related expenses?
How much space do you have for a dog? Does your current housing situation allow for pets?
How much time and energy are you willing to commit to training a dog?
Consider your lifestyle. Do you want a dog that can run miles with you every day? Or are you looking for a less active dog that will be content skipping walks here and there?

The same questions can be applied to other animals as well.

#2

This Is My Quarantine Cat, Ahsoka, I Adopted Her To Help Manage Her Anxiety And Prevent Her Going To The Humane Society. I Was Told She Would Hide All Day And Generally Avoid People. After About 3 Hours Of Being At My Place I Felt A Tapping On My Arm

This Is My Quarantine Cat, Ahsoka, I Adopted Her To Help Manage Her Anxiety And Prevent Her Going To The Humane Society. I Was Told She Would Hide All Day And Generally Avoid People. After About 3 Hours Of Being At My Place I Felt A Tapping On My Arm

Final score:

462points

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Ian Koch 4 years ago

SO CUTE!

64points

Anecdotally, some shelters are even having a hard time filling up with new animals they can pair with potential owners. “We simply aren’t able to intake enough animals with the three closed county shelters not taking stray animals and what appears to be a decrease in owner surrenders during this time,” Patricia Kennedy, the executive director of City Dog Rescue in Washington, DC, told DCist.

#3

Uncontrollable Tippy-Taps Right Before Adoption

Final score:

460points

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Laugh Fan 4 years ago

The Happy Dance!

88points

The pandemic has reminded us a lot about our pets. They stave off loneliness, and living with animals helps us to be more active, even if we are talking about basic tasks, such as cleaning the litter box or filling food bowls. Most importantly, our companions comfort us, and the presence of a dog or a cat can very well be the only thing between isolation and despair.

#4

Yesterday I Adopted A Kitten But I Think They Gave Me A Meerkat

Final score:

459points

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troufaki13 4 years ago

Pose of absolute trust! ^-^

102points

#5

We Adopted A Pair Of Kittens Today. My Husband Was A Little Worried About How They'd Do With Our Dog.. He's No Longer Concerned.

Final score:

459points

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Alex Bailey 4 years ago

I love seeing cats and dogs cuddling together. One of my dogs is a very anxious rescue and he wouldn't do well with cats - he's scared of so much.

58points

#6

Khemjira Klongsanun Found An Abandoned Puppy On The Road Side In Thailand Whilst Running A Marathon, Carrying It For 19 Miles To The Finish Line And Adopting It. That Puppy Is Now All Grown Up!

Final score:

458points

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Laugh Fan 4 years ago

Worth it! That is one gorgeous doggo.

74points

#7

Just Adopted This Dude. His Name Is Tucker And He Is Good Boye

Final score:

452points

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Capermom 4 years ago

He's the goodest boi, and he knows it...

60points

#8

Rescued Good Girl Wants All The Love

Final score:

417points

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Laugh Fan 4 years ago

Aw - you deserve all the love! You're beautiful.

70points

#9

My Friend Adopted A Senior Dog That Had Been Shot In The Leg And Left To Die. These Pictures Are A Day Apart

Final score:

413points

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Pamela24 4 years ago

All of these posts made me smile. When it's senior animals, I move on to happy crying, though. More people should do this.

90points

#10

Adopted Her 3 Hours Ago And She’s Already So Comfortable And Happy To Have A Home, I Laid Down Next To Her And She Just Climbed Onto Me Anybody Who Hates On Pitbulls Has Never Owned One Of These Big Babies

Adopted Her 3 Hours Ago And She’s Already So Comfortable And Happy To Have A Home, I Laid Down Next To Her And She Just Climbed Onto Me Anybody Who Hates On Pitbulls Has Never Owned One Of These Big Babies

Final score:

398points

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Laugh Fan 4 years ago

Don't hate a breed - hate the people that didn't look after them properly.

190points

#11

This Is Louie, Our Adopted 16-Year Old Pupper! He Makes This Face When He Is About To Get Treats.

Final score:

384points

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Lucas 4 years ago

Oh! So cute!

57points

#12

4 Years Since We Rescued Her And Her Brother And She Still Holds Onto Us When She Sleeps So We Dont Leave Her..

Final score:

383points

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Tabitha L 4 years ago

And my heart melts.

79points

#13

This Is Little Arietty, Patiently Waiting For Me To Throw Her Toy. I Am Starting To Suspect That We May Have Adopted A Doggo!

Final score:

365points

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Kathy Baylis 4 years ago

Our Smudgy (tabby cat) is a dog in a cat suit, and our Scruffy (terrier mix) is a cat in a dog suit. Happens that way sometimes.

70points

#14

Rescued This Little Guy A Week Or So Ago And He Keeps Peaking Over The Couch At Me Like This

Final score:

365points

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Jaysa Maheem 4 years ago

hooman? oh you dere *one minute later* hooman? oh you dere

12points

#15

We Adopted A Puppy Today. He's Terrified Of The Car Because He Thinks We're Taking Him Back To The Shelter. But He Loved Bedtime

Final score:

362points

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Margaret Wells 4 years ago (edited)

My rescue hates the car too! I'm sure it's because he thinks I'm going to abandon him

62points

#16

Lucia Was Skinny And Mangy And Naked And Itchy And Scared When Rescued From A Hoarder. Now She’s Fluffy And Happy And Dare I Say It A Bit Plump. Rescued By Good Karma In Florida

Final score:

360points

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Pamela24 4 years ago

Such a cute little plump!

46points

#17

Husband Was Not Happy About Rescuing This Feral Cat

Final score:

358points

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Raine Soo 4 years ago

The kitty seems to have won him over. Resistance is futile...

115points

#18

Golden Retriever Rescue With A Lot Of Anxiety - He Likes To Just Hold Toys In His Mouth So I Had To Get Him This One. It’s Too Damn Cute

Final score:

357points

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Dorothy Parker 4 years ago

Just don't use it too long or he could develop a lisp.

99points

#19

Look Who I Adopted Today!! Her Name Is Ash And I Was Told That She Is Very Cuddly

Final score:

354points

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Capermom 4 years ago

Awwww...she looks like a senior lady. So glad she is happy now.

70points

#20

A Year Ago Today We Adopted This Beautiful Boy! From The Streets To The Shelter To Our Loving Home! (Nsfw)

Final score:

354points

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Laugh Fan 4 years ago

Poor doggo! Lovely to see such a happy change.

82points

#21

He Spent 5 Years In A Rescue Shelter. I Will Make Sure He Has The Best 5 Years With Us From Now On.

Final score:

347points

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Dorothy Parker 4 years ago

He waited for you a long time.

61points

#22

My Husband And I Rescued A Five Week Old Kitten Yesterday And I Just Wanted To Share. His Name Is Figaro

Final score:

347points

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Pamela24 4 years ago

Magnificoooo! Ohh! Ooooh! Ooooh!

62points

#23

Another User Told Me I Should Post This Here. Meet Rimosa, She's A 3yr Old Staffy I Rescued 11 Months Ago. I Call Her Wonder Dog

Final score:

341points

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Capermom 4 years ago

Her smile, though... <3

62points

#24

Two Catalan Police Officers Found This Kitten With Two Dead Sibling In A Bush, While Doing A Road Control. They Rescued The Kitten And One Of The Police Officers Addopted The Little Buddy

Final score:

339points

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Raine Soo 4 years ago

Good on the police officers.

7points

#25

Adopted A Stray Abandoned Kitten, 5 Day Difference In His Eyes

Final score:

339points

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Dorothy Parker 4 years ago

Love works miracles.

76points

#26

This Is Daisy, She Was Extremely Abused Before We Got Her, I Could Hardly Pet Her Without A Yelp Or Whimper. We Adopted Her Almost 2.5 Yrs Ago. She's Now Officially Been In A Loving Home Longer Than She Was In A Bad Home. Such A Sweetheart That Loves Luvins!

This Is Daisy, She Was Extremely Abused Before We Got Her, I Could Hardly Pet Her Without A Yelp Or Whimper. We Adopted Her Almost 2.5 Yrs Ago. She's Now Officially Been In A Loving Home Longer Than She Was In A Bad Home. Such A Sweetheart That Loves Luvins!

Final score:

338points

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Kathy Baylis 4 years ago

Daisy’s previous owners are examples of the worst kind of humans. Kids and animals should be strictly off limits to people like them. They need to learn a hard lesson about picking on someone their own size.

97points

#27

Little Baby I'm Adopting! She Has One Pink Bean Per Foot

Final score:

338points

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Dorothy Parker 4 years ago (edited)

There is a big version sleeping next to me. Enjoy your beautiful baby penguin.

60points

#28

So The Other Day My Dad Called Me And Told Me His Golden Retriever Found A Baby Squirrel That Was Half Alive In The Yard. He Rescued It And Fed It. This Is Them A Few Days Later. Now It Won’t Leave His Side

So The Other Day My Dad Called Me And Told Me His Golden Retriever Found A Baby Squirrel That Was Half Alive In The Yard. He Rescued It And Fed It. This Is Them A Few Days Later. Now It Won’t Leave His Side

Final score:

336points

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Raine Soo 4 years ago

Your dad is a good man.

77points

#29

This Is Alan. He Lost His Eyes In A Dog Attack Prior To Us Adopting Him. Despite Not Being Able To See, He Moves With Courage And Confidence. A True Inspiration

Final score:

322points

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Alex Bailey 4 years ago

Aw - one of my dogs went blind as she got older. She was amazing and could navigate her way around the house so well.

51points

#30

Just Adopted These Two Loaves.. Meet Quinn And Kit!

Final score:

318points

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Kathy Baylis 4 years ago

Come and play with us Danny! (Sorry, but that was the first thing that popped into my head when I saw this picture.)

6points

#31

My Rescue Pup Has A Helicopter Tail!

Final score:

303points

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Gwen Pollock 4 years ago

We adopted a dog who has a tail similar to this! Her name is Midnight, but I like to call her Princess Wiggle Butt!

4points

#32

Just Rescued Another Bunny. Momma Ate His Ears So He’s Now Earless. Everyone Meet Skip Evander-Holyfield

Final score:

301points

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Margaret Wells 4 years ago

Love the name, well done!

47points

#33

My Daughter Has Been Asking Every Christmas And Birthday For 5 Years For Her Dream Dog. This Week We Adopted Her New Best Friend. So Far They’re Inseparable

Final score:

299points

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Salma Hernández 4 years ago

Doxies are really great friends for humans

29points

#34

My Best Friend Got A Text Saying That A 10 Month Old Dog Would Be Put Down In A Couple Of Days Unless Someone Adopted Him. Immidiately Got In His Car And Picked Up Baloo. They Bonded At First Sight

Final score:

295points

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Margaret Wells 4 years ago

Bless!

35points

#35

Adopted This Little Floof Over The Weekend. We Hope She Likes Her New Home!

Final score:

290points

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Capermom 4 years ago

I'm sure she will. What a little cutie...

38points

#36

Hi! This Is Our New Rescue Dog And We’ve Named Her Apples! She’s Really Shy, Cuddly, And Also Tries To Speak Human!

Final score:

287points

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Dorothy Parker 4 years ago

Aw. I understand. Apples the dappled.

50points

#37

Welcome Home Rosie! Just Adopted Today!

Final score:

286points

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Dorothy Parker 4 years ago

Those eyes, that face. Pretty baby.

48points

#38

My Grandma Adopted Her This Way After Our Old Cat Died At 13 Years. Currently Undergoing Dechonking

Final score:

284points

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Martha Meyer 4 years ago

“Dechonking“ lol

105points

#39

When I First Rescued Him And Now! He And 4 Other Kittens Were Left In A City Work Truck

Final score:

283points

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Dorothy Parker 4 years ago

At least the were safe. Gorgeous.

41points

#40

Jolene Was Rescued From A Lab Where She Was Going To Be Euthanized, Now She's Safe At Rancho Relaxo Farm Sanctuary

Final score:

280points

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Rex the Rat 4 years ago

Pigs make excellent pets, they are incredibly smart and cuddly!

45points

#41

First Camping Trip With My Newly Adopted Pup! 10/10 Will Do Again

Final score:

280points

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Dorothy Parker 4 years ago

Fairly serious as they supervise setting up camp. A friend for life.

41points

#42

Finn’s Loving Life After Being Adopted Yesterday! Took This Photo Before The Drive Home

Final score:

278points

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Animal lover❤ 4 years ago

Such a good boi

32points

#43

This Is Bert. Today We Rescued Him, And Hope To Give Him A Much Happier Life. He Didn’t Get Much Sleep On The Way Here Due To His Excitement; Here He Is Trying To Fight Off The Snooze

Final score:

272points

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Joshua Selbitschka 4 years ago

I will bet you five dollars he flopped about a minute later and woke back up... then immediately went to sleep

51points

#44

Lost Our Pibble Last Month Due To Epilepsy Complications. Adopted This Rescue Yesterday; He's Already Family!

Final score:

272points

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Dorothy Parker 4 years ago

Condolences and congratulations. Many good years to you all.

56points

#45

My Boy Bubba Who Cries If I Don't Let Him On The Bed Rescued Him A Day Before The Shelter Was Gonna Put Him Down

Final score:

256points

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Margaret Wells 4 years ago

Good save, bless you and his little cotton socks!!

42points

#46

It Was Love At First Site Her Pic From The Rescue Center (4 Months). She Just Turned 1! Happy Birthday Nori

Final score:

250points

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Jaysa Maheem 4 years ago

what an adorable floof

34points

#47

The Shelter Sends Us The Dogs Nobody Else Can Handle To Foster. We Took In Our Foster Tulip A Month Ago, Who Was Code Red For Being Terrified Of People And Biting. She Was Also Terrified Of The Leash, So It Had To Stay On. We Officially Adopted Her On Tuesday And Celebrated By Learning How To Swim!

The Shelter Sends Us The Dogs Nobody Else Can Handle To Foster. We Took In Our Foster Tulip A Month Ago, Who Was Code Red For Being Terrified Of People And Biting. She Was Also Terrified Of The Leash, So It Had To Stay On. We Officially Adopted Her On Tuesday And Celebrated By Learning How To Swim!

Final score:

247points

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Alex Bailey 4 years ago

Oh, good luck Tulip - you are somewhere safe and are very much loved now.

54points

#48

Im Getting Adopted!

Final score:

237points

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Caroline Allnutt 4 years ago

He's still a bit unsure, but it will a be splendid.

43points

#49

From Growling To Smiling In An Hour Post-Rescue. Meet Teeny, Everyone

Final score:

232points

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J-Yogi-Temp-Mom 4 years ago

little heart tongue! <3

3points

#50

We Just Adopted This Silly Girl. She Always Has A Blep

Final score:

232points

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CorgiGirl 4 years ago

Awww a sweetie... little corgi. <3

31points

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#51

Samuel- No Eyes But A Big Heart. Rescued From A Hoarder. Fearless And The Most Loving Cat I’ve Ever Had!!

Final score:

63points

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Laugh Fan 4 years ago

Cats and dogs cope very well with blindness - disabled animals make great pets.

12points

#52

Adopted Him Last Night... Here He Is Today

Final score:

62points

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troufaki13 4 years ago

He owns the place now

11points

#53

Stray Cat In Our Community Seems To Have Adopted Us. I Now Have Cat Food On My Shopping List

Final score:

62points

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Bored Birgit 4 years ago

An adorable one!

6points

#54

So We Adopted A Cat And Couldn’t Spay Her Until Covid Settled. Well Turns Out She Was Expecting.

Final score:

62points

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troufaki13 4 years ago

Cuteness overload!

11points

#55

Wife Rescued A Pregnant Barn Cat So The Kittens Wouldn't Go Feral. Found Homes For All Of Them, But We're Keeping This Guy. Meet Arthur

Final score:

62points

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Jaysa Maheem 4 years ago

cute!

1point

#56

Just Rescued Ivy And Cosmo! Originally We Were Just Supposed To Get The Sister (Bottom), But The People Adopting Cosmo (Top) Backed Out And The Rescue People Wanted Us To Have Both! Needless To Say, They Are Having A Blast Together

Just Rescued Ivy And Cosmo! Originally We Were Just Supposed To Get The Sister (Bottom), But The People Adopting Cosmo (Top) Backed Out And The Rescue People Wanted Us To Have Both! Needless To Say, They Are Having A Blast Together

Final score:

60points

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Raine Soo 4 years ago

I always say that if you are going to have one, you may as well have two.

8points

#57

He's Pochoclo (Means Popcorn) We Adopted Him Three Years Ago, In A Park. We Love Him So Much, We Didn't Know How Cute He'd Be. Full Of Good Vibes

Final score:

60points

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Lucas 4 years ago

That IS such a cute doggo!

12points

#58

248 Days Ago I Posted This Guy Here Enjoying His Toys. He Was Finally Adopted Today And Left The Shelter!

Final score:

59points

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Lucas 4 years ago

Hooray!!!

12points

#59

Something Tells Me I’m About To Be Adopted

Final score:

59points

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KimTx 4 years ago

It's amazing when they choose you!

7points

#60

Two Years Ago I Adopted The Largest Cat At The Shelter, And For Two Years Now He’s Been Keeping My Left Shoulder Extra Toasty

Final score:

59points

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Jaysa Maheem 4 years ago

lololol!!!

4points

#61

Tofu Wanted To Say Hello, He Was A Rescue Bunny And Has Finally Started Licking His Humans And Asking For Cuddles After Lots Of Patience And Trust Building

Final score:

59points

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Raine Soo 4 years ago

I'm generally neutral toward tofu, but this Tofu I love!

11points

#62

Best Spot For The Morning Sun. 4 Months Into Adoption

Final score:

59points

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Jaysa Maheem 4 years ago

so at peace

1point

#63

I Was 23 When I Adopted Him. He's 16 And I'm Almost 40. Just The Sweetest Kitty

Final score:

58points

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Kathy Baylis 4 years ago

Our oldest cat, Bazzy, just turned 18 a couple weeks ago. We’ve been his parents since he was 9 weeks old. He might be a grumpy old man, but he’s healthy and active—-our vet says Baz could live to well over 20!

13points

#64

I Was Adopted By A Cat, His Name Is Gino

Final score:

58points

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troufaki13 4 years ago

I love his little mouth!!

6points

#65

We Recently Adopted A 10 Week Old Kitten, And I Was Worried About How Our Older Cat Would React To The Newcomer. Whack-A-Cat Has Become Her New Favorite Game Apparently

Final score:

57points

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Minnie-me 4 years ago

Whack-A-Cat lol

5points

#66

My Older Cat, Frank, Has Adopted A Kitten, Bean, That We Rescued From A CVS Parking Lot...

Final score:

57points

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Dorothy Parker 4 years ago

Frank is generously sharing his tail.

9points

#67

Cats Are Like Pringles: You Can’t Have Just One. Just Applied To Adopt Otis The Polydactyl Cat From The City Pound

Final score:

57points

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Pamela24 4 years ago

Ooooh! Love me some mittens on kittens! Beware of those thumbs, though - when annoyed, they turn into deadly boxing gloves! :) Otis looks lovely.

9points

#68

My Cat Zimes Before Adoption And After Adoption. He Was A Stray And Attacked By A Dog As A Baby. He Lost Half Of His Lower Jaw And This Is Why His Tongue Is Out. This Is A Photo From The Day He Was Found, And On The Left How He Is Now - Happy, Healthy And Loved

My Cat Zimes Before Adoption And After Adoption. He Was A Stray And Attacked By A Dog As A Baby. He Lost Half Of His Lower Jaw And This Is Why His Tongue Is Out. This Is A Photo From The Day He Was Found, And On The Left How He Is Now - Happy, Healthy And Loved

Final score:

57points

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glowworm2 4 years ago

I remember this beautiful cat being featured on Bored Panda. Some jerk had taught his dog how to kill cats. Zimes is thankfully safe and well loved now.

13points

#69

I Adopted My First Kitty After Leaving A Not So Great Home Life. Today Was The First Day In A Long While I’ve Felt True Happiness And Joy. Welcome Home, Bagheera.

Final score:

57points

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Phil DeBlanc 4 years ago

Good for you! May Bagheera bring you many years of the joy that you deserve!

16points

#70

Adopted This Guy Three Weeks Ago. He Spent The First Two Hiding Under A Chair And Now Sleeps With Me Every Night

Final score:

56points

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Rebekah 4 years ago

What a great face.

6points

#71

I Recently Adopted My First Void And This Is Her Preferred Way To Loaf

Final score:

56points

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Kathy Baylis 4 years ago

Bat wing loaf! (Some would say chicken wing, but bat wing fits a black cat better.)

3points

#72

Partner & I Adopted This Tiny Doot Today! So Small & Cute That He Makes Me Wanna Cry

Final score:

55points

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Caroline Allnutt 4 years ago

Very Handsome! Looks like you all are having a serious meeting

3points

#73

Before Adoption And 5 Months Later! Adopt When You Can, So Worthwhile

Final score:

54points

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Kate 4 years ago

Adorable angry cloud :D

4points

#74

Meet Bowie, 5 Months Old, Just Adopted Him A Few Days Ago!

Final score:

53points

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Jaysa Maheem 4 years ago

awww

1point

#75

The Day I Rescued Her (The Day Before Illinois Went Into Quarantine) vs. Today

Final score:

53points

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Lauren Betcher 4 years ago

Has she moved since quarantine began???

16points

#76

The "Just Adopted" Look That Walter The Pup Has

Final score:

52points

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Dorothy Parker 4 years ago

I think it's called peace.

13points

#77

We Found Out The Dog We Adopted Last Year Had Taken Part In A Professional Photoshoot To Try To Get Her Adopted. It Was A Maternity Photoshoot

Final score:

52points

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Anne 4 years ago

Oh dear..

15points

#78

When I Moved To The East Coast, Dad Was Reluctant To Take Care Of Derrick While I Was Gone. Unfortunately, Derrick Crossed Rainbow Bridge Today, But He Definitely Made My Dad A Cat Lover Now, As He’s Looking To Adopt A Cat For Himself

When I Moved To The East Coast, Dad Was Reluctant To Take Care Of Derrick While I Was Gone. Unfortunately, Derrick Crossed Rainbow Bridge Today, But He Definitely Made My Dad A Cat Lover Now, As He’s Looking To Adopt A Cat For Himself

Final score:

52points

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Oskar vanZandt 4 years ago

Another adopter recruited! :D

7points

#79

A Year After Adoption My Aloof Girl Is Slowly Accepting Human Contact

Final score:

51points

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Oskar vanZandt 4 years ago

Many cats are 'aloof' and will let you know when they want attention... Mine prefer to come to me when they want a cuddle... on their terms.

9points

#80

Just Adopted This Little Nugget

Final score:

51points

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Raine Soo 4 years ago

Cutie!

5points

#81

Our New Cat That We Adopted! A 14 Year Old Lovebug With A Clumsy And Energetic Side

Final score:

51points

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Raine Soo 4 years ago

This senior looks like a kitten.

11points

#82

This Dude Kept Showing Up In My Boyfriends Garage. After A Few Weeks We Took Him To The Animal Shelter To Get Checked Out. We Officially Got To Adopt Him On Wednesday. Everyone, Meet Alfred

Final score:

50points

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Raine Soo 4 years ago

Congratulations and thank you!

6points