40 Wholesome Photos Of Rescued Pets That Will Bring A Smile To Your Face
We are constantly bombarded with bad news, and it is impossible to avoid it.
If you want to stay informed about the latest developments locally and internationally, you are bound to encounter some horrific news that will make you want to throw away your phone and destroy your TV. It is so easy to get caught up in the news of the world.
There is no denying that our desire to be informed can backfire. Hearing devastating news can lead to feelings of unrest and worry, which are completely justified.
Yet, we need to recognize these feelings before they get out of hand. So, whether you need a brief break or a reason to relax, we've got you covered.
Users on Reddit continue to post about their newly adopted pets and amaze us with their enormous hearts and open arms. As you might expect, we've collected some of the most wholesome pictures in the whole wide world.
It is our monthly roundup of the most heartwarming rescue animal photos. Let us remember that there are still plenty of lovely people in the world who are willing to lend a helping hand to those who are struggling.
Continue scrolling to see what we have prepared for you.
1. "Meet Bat. A More Apt Name Does Not Exist"

2. "This Is Zachary. The Cat That Was Stuck In The Shelter, That Nobody Wanted Because 'He Is Fat, Too Old, And Has A Weird Meow.' He’s Perfect"

3. "My 3-Year-Old With The New Kitten I Brought Home"

4. "My Cat Trunks Loves Car Rides Ever Since The Ride Home From Adoption!"

5. "Kris Before And After Adoption"

6. "Just Adopted This Blind 5-Month-Old Kitten (Who Gets Around Like She Can See)"

7. "My Wife And I Adopted A Former Feral Who 'Chose People' Instead Of Going Back To Her Cat Gang. Meet Trish The People-Liker!"

8. "So That Fat Cat I Adopted Wasn't Fat After All. Cue Shenanigans"

9. "Tito, The Longest-Tenured Resident At Our Shelter, Just Got Adopted"

10. "Our Sweet Boy Before & After We Adopted Him"

11. "Tiva Is A Recently Retired Racing Greyhound Who Ran 151 Races & Hit 36mph, Ranked Grade A - She Reached The Podium 66 Times. Just Adopted Saturday, She Is Now Our Grade A Professional Lounger"

12. "We Were Renting For Years In Places That Didn’t Allow Pets, But After Much Perseverance, We Finally Purchased A Home Of Our Own. Meet Jonesy!"

13. "My Senior Rescue Is A Mini Version Of My Other Dog"

14. "Just Adopted This 14-Year-Old Girl. I'm Going To Spoil Her To Death. She's Super Sweet. Her Name Is Madison"

15. "Meet Piper. She Was Dumped At A Local Animal Shelter. Best Guess Is A 6-Month-Old German Shepherd/Husky Mix. Those Eyes!"

16. "Our Adopted Kitty Is So Happy To Have A Home! She’s Sleeping Harder Than Ever!"

17. "Kitty Realizes She's Adopted And Sentenced To Life Imprisonment, Cuddles And Treats"

18. "From Found On The Street To Snuggling In The Sheets."

19. "We Adopted Willy Today"

20. "My Productivity Has Dropped Dramatically Since Adopting Willow"

21. "Chimney's Third Day Here -- And My First Ever Cat! I'm So Glad I Adopted Him"

22. "My Family And Fang, Our 2.8lb Chihuahua, Just Moved Into Our Forever Home And Someone Found The Perfect Nap Spot In Our Kitchen By A Heater Vent"

23. "I Adopted My First Cat Yesterday. Meet Kotora"

24. "I Recently Adopted A Senior Kitty. She Is 10 Years Old With Most Of Her Teeth Pulled. She Was At The Shelter For 3 Months, And Safe To Say, She Likes Her New Home. Everyone Welcome Beans"

25. "I Adopted My Brother-In-Law’s Cat Because His Baby Is Allergic To It. Safe To Say, I’m Not Getting My Armchair Back Anytime Soon"

26. "Turns Out Puppy Was Actually A Baby Goat, 11/10 Would Adopt Again"

27. "Someone Turned Over This 15-Year-Old Dog To The Shelter So They Could Travel. He's Safe With Me Now. This Is Bert"

28. "Welcomed This Sweet Fella To Our Home Yesterday. He’s Spent His Entire 5 Months Of Life In A Shelter, So This Home Thing Is New, But He’s Figuring It Out"

29. "Just Rescued This One From A Puppy Mill That Was Getting Shut Down"

30. "I Didn't Know I Adopted A Cat"

31. "Rescued Our Big Boy, Don Julio. Is He Too Big!?"

32. "We Adopted The Boy A Few Weeks Ago. He Has Many Fine Qualities, But The Sleepy Teefies Feature Prominently"

33. "More Of Ron The Rescued Cat, After Popular Demand"

34. "Miss 'Pretty Sure You Signed Over This Couch To Me On The Adoption Contract' Here"

35. "My Son's Rescue Cats Like Each Other!"

36. "We Adopted Poppy; I Think She’s Happy"

37. "Our Newly Adopted Baby Girl Is Showing Off Already!"

38. "I Adopted Blue 2 Weeks Ago. He’s 13 Months And 85lbs Of Love. He Knows He Found His Forever Home, And You Can Tell By How Comfortable He Has Made Himself. Best Decision Ever"

39. "I Also Adopted A Mouthful; This Is Lulu!"

40. "Newly Adopted Pals Love Each Other - Tigs And Tonks"

It's all too easy to become absorbed in world events. It's critical to be conscious of how much time you spend on social media.
Even when terrible things happen around us, taking care of ourselves is still the most important thing we can do. And you know what’s even better than looking at adopted pet photos?
Adopting one!