20 Short Pet Adoption Stories From Reddit That Will Surely Make Your Day Brighter

by May

Did you know that in the US, many healthy, rescued dogs and cats are euthanized every year because their shelters can't find forever homes for them? If you're looking for figures, that would be 860,000 cats and 670,000 dogs put to sleep in shelters yearly.

Yet many people are willing to spend thousands of dollars on pedigree cats and designer dogs. Those amounts of money are already enough to help the efforts of the shelters to save animals.

That's why it's better to adopt a pet rather than shop for one. Think of adopting as saving the life of a living being.

The animals at the shelter deserve another chance at life. If you adopt them, you are giving them that chance on top of the love and care you provide them.

Some pet owners prefer owning pets that are already mature. That's because they're already used to the presence of humans.

They're house-trained as well. In other words, you don't have to deal with behavioral problems such as biting, clawing, and chewing and there's no need to spend too much time training them.

Today, we compiled the pictures of pets posted by owners who adopted them. We hope you enjoy the stories shared by these kind souls.

1. We hope this cutie won the heart of her boyfriend.

Me: im going to the shelter to get a cat bf: just dont get a black cat The cat I pick: 1. We hope this cutie won the heart of her boyfriend.

u/kkat02

2. Hoped to adopt a kitten. Ended up with three cats.

Went to adopt a kitten. The woman running the rescue said she just got a black cat and was sad because she said nobody would adopt him because he’s 13 yrs old and ‘plain’ so I said.. I’ll take him too! A week later when the kitten was ready, I took him and his brother was crying. So I got all 3 2. Hoped to adopt a kitten. Ended up with three cats.

u/SadPetDad21

3. How about naming her "Hotdog?"

She arrived at our house in the wheel well of a car that made a 30-minute cross-state journey. We tempted her out with a hot dog. Help us find a name for her! 3. How about naming her

u/raphaelx66

4. People often go to reddit in the hopes of finding the best name for the furball they welcomed into their family.

Name for my new kitten? 4. People often go to reddit in the hopes of finding the best name for the furball they welcomed into their family.

u/ElleNova77

5. This redditor wants a creative name inspired by this cat's colors or the way she was found.

Name ideas please! We found her crawling out of brush on the side of a highway. Bonus points for names relating to that fortuitous moment or her colors. 5. This redditor wants a creative name inspired by this cat's colors or the way she was found.

u/xTheLeprechaun

6. He has eyes that will charm everyone.

My soon-to-be little boy! Help me pick a name! 6. He has eyes that will charm everyone.

u/Themastercommander10

7. This redditor will soon have cuteness overload in their home.

Picking up these cute brothers this weekend. Any name ideas? 7. This redditor will soon have cuteness overload in their home.

u/Rood_Dood

8. We've got a feeling that this canine will always be ready to play.

Rescued this little guy from the streets of Guam. I need some name suggestions! 8. We've got a feeling that this canine will always be ready to play.

u/deermandarkwoods

9. Some people want dogs when they were kids. But they're only able to fulfill the dream when they get older.

I’ve wanted a dog since I was 7. Finally got this little guy. Welcome home Mowgli! 9. Some people want dogs when they were kids. But they're only able to fulfill the dream when they get older.

u/makingmemesatwork

10. Couple gets a new cat

My wife and I can’t agree on a good name for this new kitten. Hopefully you guys can help us name him. We are hoping for a non-human like name. 10. Couple gets a new cat

u/SkankHunt421b

11. Adorable paws and charming eyes.

Brand new little girl and we need help coming up with a name! Any suggestions? 11. Adorable paws and charming eyes.

u/Hoshef

12. He'll get used to it.

New kitten had fleas at previous home and was not happy for his first bath. 12. He'll get used to it.

u/Cheesecakesx

13. The owner is so lucky for getting such a cutie!

Got this beautiful girl from the shelter today! 13. The owner is so lucky for getting such a cutie!

u/Diamondhighlife

14. Look for the heart!

Rescued two little kittens. One has a heart on her forehead! 14. Look for the heart!

u/Rocky_Whore

15. This owner's weekend suddenly became memorable.

A weekend with no plans turned into coming home with Maui. Welcome home my boy! 15. This owner's weekend suddenly became memorable.

u/jakeycakey1

16. This is part of every cat owner's life.

u/Lurd67

17. Cat gives owner a reason to relax.

My new kitten just lays on me all day 17. Cat gives owner a reason to relax.

u/Mayyy_22

18. Long-legged cat.

My brother brought this lady home today,she will be my new.partner i guess, any name suggestions?

u/sanjinpuga

19. Anyone would fall in love with this adorable feline.

My very first Kitten. I haven’t had a cat since I was a small child. I’m so in love 19. Anyone would fall in love with this adorable feline.

u/SirDempsey93

20. Owner finally snaps a great photo of their newly adopted kitten.

So I adopted this cat a week ago. Found a perfect moment to click the picture finally. 20. Owner finally snaps a great photo of their newly adopted kitten.

u/FormalConclusion1347

Pet adoption benefits both the owner and the animal.

It's a win-win situation. Aside from getting a lovely companion, these pet owners were able to make the lives of these animals better.

So if you're planning to have a pet, check your nearest animal shelter first. And post a photo on Reddit if you can't find the best name for your newfound companion.