Before and After Photos Of Rescued Pets That Show Adopting Is Much Better Than 'Shopping'
Coronavirus slowed down everything, and so many activities grinded to a halt. Luckily, pet adoption is not one of them. Kind animal lovers were as active as ever in rescuing stray animals and providing them with loving homes. Cats, dogs, bunnies, even squirrels were saved from the streets, and now they are happy and thriving.
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Luckily, the people who adopted are not selfish. They are sharing their photos, so we can enjoy their happiness, which we definitely need in these troublesome times. We have selected some of the cutest photos, and we know you will enjoy them as much as we did.
1. This photo was taken minutes after this abandoned cat was rescued.
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"
Kayla Fratt, a licensed dog behavior specialist and proprietor of Journey Dog Training, suggested answering these questions before taking on a dog:
“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? “
This can be applied to other pets as well.
3. While running a marathon, Khemjira Klongsanun saw an abandoned puppy. She carried it for 19 miles and adopted it after the race. And that puppy is all grown up now.
Strangely, some animal rescues are having a hard time getting new animals they can pair with prospective 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,” says Patricia Kennedy, the executive director of City Dog Rescue in Washington, DC.
4. Happiness before adoption...
One good thing about the pandemic is that it reminded us of how our pets are important to us. They help us fight loneliness, improve our mood, and keep us active.