20 Wholesome Photos Of Newly Adopted Pets That Will Melt Your Heart
The ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) estimates that around 6.3 million pets enter animal shelters nationwide each year – 3.2 million cats and 3.1 million dogs. The lucky minority (800,000) are just lost and are returned to their owners, while about 4.1 million pets get adopted.
That leaves over a million sad animals in shelters, waiting for their new forever homes. We have collected some of the most beautiful adoption stories, and we hope that they will inspire you to adopt.
Among those millions of pets in shelters, there is one perfect for you. You can be sure of that.
1. “After waiting seven years, I was finally able to get a new best friend. Reddit, meet Archie.”
2. “It was either a motorcycle or a puppy. I chose Kaiju.”
3. “I just picked up this 8-week-old little lady from a flea market for free. I was just looking for some throwing stars. Hit me with some name ideas!”
4. “I can’t believe I got these two from the pound! I am so excited to have them in my life!”
According to statistics, around 56% of American households have pets, and 62% of them have more than one pet. Only 1% of pet owners believe that pets are their property. Around 35% see them as pets or companions, while more than 63% view them as family members.
5. “Found this on the adoption page. First night at home from the shelter! Happiest adoption photo ever! Always adopt.”
6. “We just rescued this little floof. What should we call her?”
7. “Oldest cat in the shelter; I couldn’t let her spend the tail end (ha!) of her golden years in jail. Say hi to Weezy!”
8. “I just got her today! She is 9 weeks old. Any name ideas?”
9. “Got my first cat ever…”
10. “I have been claimed. Meet Juniper! First-time cat mom.”
11. “Found this little lady in my car engine…”
“I found this little lady in my car engine. I heard meowing while I was driving down the road, so I stopped and was met with this adorable face. I am still considering names—any ideas?”
12. “Picked this sweet girl up from the shelter.”
13. “Stray puppy found, now has a new home. Meet my little night monster, Lilith.”
14. “Before and after being adopted. Meet our new boy, Louie.”
15. “I adopted this little guy yesterday morning. He slept glued to my side and follows me everywhere—even to the bathroom.”
16. “My husband found this little lady in the rain. She has found her forever home! Welcome to the family, Princess Buttercup.”
17. "I got a rescue, and he’s just my best friend ever after a couple of days."
18. “Cat I found in a bush…”
19. “Just adopted these love bugs, and now I’m never leaving the house.”
“I found a cat in a bush. It does not have a name (I don't know the gender and have to take it to the vet, so I just awkwardly meow at it), but I’m keeping it, and I am very happy with my find of the week. I thought I should just post it here :)”
20. “Husband came home last night with a surprise…”
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