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Wholesome Rescue Pet Photos That Will Completely Melt Your Heart

Damjan
by Damjan
18 May 2020

When you rescue a pet, not only do you gain a new best friend, but you also save a helpless animal from loneliness or even euthanasia. It's one of the most fulfilling things in life, adding so much joy and happiness to your days.

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The bond you can create with your pet is like nothing else; you rescue them, and they rescue you back almost immediately. The posts below contain some of the best rescue stories on the internet. They will definitely improve your day drastically and may even inspire you to adopt a friend of your own.

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1. My Husband Couldn't Have Pets Growing Up. When We Bought Our First House, I Got Him A Little Surprise

1. My Husband Couldn't Have Pets Growing Up. When We Bought Our First House, I Got Him A Little Surprise
MaggieTheMoggy
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2. After Adopting Our First Cat, Everyone Prepared Us For A Nervous And Timid First Few Weeks. This Was Our Sweet Boy 30 Minutes Later

2. After Adopting Our First Cat, Everyone Prepared Us For A Nervous And Timid First Few Weeks. This Was Our Sweet Boy 30 Minutes Later
juliacodes
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3. My Dog, Who Has Never Liked Cats, Adopted My Bottle Baby Foster Kitten. She Adopted Him Too, I Think.

3. My Dog, Who Has Never Liked Cats, Adopted My Bottle Baby Foster Kitten. She Adopted Him Too, I Think.
emmettemme

4. The Neighbors Wanted To Put Down This Dog Due To His Aggressive Behavior. Instead, My Dad Adopted Him Into Our Family.

4. The Neighbors Wanted To Put Down This Dog Due To His Aggressive Behavior. Instead, My Dad Adopted Him Into Our Family.
hockeyfan132

5. This Little Girl We Found In A Cardboard Box.

5. This Little Girl We Found In A Cardboard Box.
AWU_Hades

6. Sebastien Recently Gained A New Little Sister.

6. Sebastien Recently Gained A New Little Sister.
Beaugeek

7. My Son, 8, Who Happens To Have Autism, Got A Bunny. He Sits Outside With The Bunny For Hours. His Echolalia Stops. His Stimming Stops. He Is Calm, Focused, And Happy.

7. My Son, 8, Who Happens To Have Autism, Got A Bunny. He Sits Outside With The Bunny For Hours. His Echolalia Stops. His Stimming Stops. He Is Calm, Focused, And Happy.
siggycassidy

8. My Girlfriend Has This Rescued Cat, And I Think She's Cute.

8. My Girlfriend Has This Rescued Cat, And I Think She's Cute.
ahmedzei

9. I Adopted This Sweet Baby Boy Today. His Name Is Pickles.

9. I Adopted This Sweet Baby Boy Today. His Name Is Pickles.
hamhars

10. My Mom Meeting Her Dream Kitten For The First Time Today.

10. My Mom Meeting Her Dream Kitten For The First Time Today.
crazyt123

11. Disco Is 2 Months Old And Just Woke Up From A Nap.

11. Disco Is 2 Months Old And Just Woke Up From A Nap.
larinascente

12. Everyone, Meet Jake (7 Years Old). My Wife (Pictured) And I Adopted Him Yesterday From A Local Shelter.

12. Everyone, Meet Jake (7 Years Old). My Wife (Pictured) And I Adopted Him Yesterday From A Local Shelter.
sderosa90

13. I Saved Him, But Actually, He's Saving Me.

13. I Saved Him, But Actually, He's Saving Me.
matgravel

14. Abbi Learned How To Walk Upstairs Alone, And She’s Very Proud Of Herself.

14. Abbi Learned How To Walk Upstairs Alone, And She’s Very Proud Of Herself.
marble69

15. Hi Everyone. My Name Is Joey. I Am Excited Because I Am Being Adopted Today.

15. Hi Everyone. My Name Is Joey. I Am Excited Because I Am Being Adopted Today.
ProfCNX

16. My Dad Just Got A Kitten.

16. My Dad Just Got A Kitten.
Buns-R-Us

17. The Two Puppies Who Visited The Georgia Aquarium Were Adopted Together Today.

17. The Two Puppies Who Visited The Georgia Aquarium Were Adopted Together Today.
Megabyte7

18. Dad’s New Little Girl.

18. Dad’s New Little Girl.
Doctor_Toe

19. She Suddenly Slept Like This While I Was Just Playing With Her. She Was A Stray Kitten, And My Brother Adopted Her.

19. She Suddenly Slept Like This While I Was Just Playing With Her. She Was A Stray Kitten, And My Brother Adopted Her.
sheisadangerouswoman

20. My New Puppy. She’s A Mutt, Some German Shepherd And Some Australian Cattle Dog.

20. My New Puppy. She’s A Mutt, Some German Shepherd And Some Australian Cattle Dog.
itmelol925

21. Adoption Day For This Little One. That Look!

21. Adoption Day For This Little One. That Look!
EOD_Eric

22. My Husband And I Found This Dog Wandering Around In Our Neighborhood Today. It Turns Out She’s Been Seen Around For Weeks, And No Owner Has Come Forward.

22. My Husband And I Found This Dog Wandering Around In Our Neighborhood Today. It Turns Out She’s Been Seen Around For Weeks, And No Owner Has Come Forward.
crybaby601

23. Morning Blep From Our Rescue Kitty, Mosi.

23. Morning Blep From Our Rescue Kitty, Mosi.
nebular666

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

24. This Is Little Arietty, Patiently Waiting For Me To Throw Her Toy. I Am Starting To Suspect That We May Have Adopted A Doggo.
ik3gdvip

25. We Rescued A Pregnant Cat. Best Decision Ever! This Is Her With Her Son.

25. We Rescued A Pregnant Cat. Best Decision Ever! This Is Her With Her Son.
_E_m_o_Q_u_e_e_n

26. Everyone, Meet Popeye, The One-Eyed Rescue Pup.

26. Everyone, Meet Popeye, The One-Eyed Rescue Pup.
BAM-crater-lake

27. It Finally Happened. I Rescued This Beautiful 2-Year-Old Boy Today! Everyone, Meet Mr. Teriyaki.

27. It Finally Happened. I Rescued This Beautiful 2-Year-Old Boy Today! Everyone, Meet Mr. Teriyaki.
SlayinDaWabbits

28. Quarantine Silver Lining: Time To Adopt This Pupper.

28. Quarantine Silver Lining: Time To Adopt This Pupper.
O4WDawg

29. After Growing Up With Cats And Loving Other People’s Cats, I Finally Have My Own Bundle Of Pure Joy - Meet Nova, Everyone.

29. After Growing Up With Cats And Loving Other People’s Cats, I Finally Have My Own Bundle Of Pure Joy - Meet Nova, Everyone.
JustJessHere

30. The Best Thing To Come From The Coronavirus... We Adopted Our Foster Pup.

30. The Best Thing To Come From The Coronavirus... We Adopted Our Foster Pup.
JessGlad2BeHere

31. I Found Him Running On A Road. I Got His Chip Scanned, And The Vet Called The Owner On File. They Didn’t Care About Him; He Was Dumped. So, Meet My Little Buddy, Wilson.

31. I Found Him Running On A Road. I Got His Chip Scanned, And The Vet Called The Owner On File. They Didn’t Care About Him; He Was Dumped. So, Meet My Little Buddy, Wilson.
sboneal

32. Our New Rescue Kitty. We Call Him Sinbad.

32. Our New Rescue Kitty. We Call Him Sinbad.
somethingsblabla

33. He Was Adopted After Going From Home To Home And Being Mistreated By His Former Owner. I Think He's Finally Happy.

33. He Was Adopted After Going From Home To Home And Being Mistreated By His Former Owner. I Think He's Finally Happy.
IsuckatCSGObutkeepon

34. The Adoption Center Said To Expect Her To Hide Under The Bed For A Week. Here Is Our New Girl, Millie, After About 4 Hours.

34. The Adoption Center Said To Expect Her To Hide Under The Bed For A Week. Here Is Our New Girl, Millie, After About 4 Hours.
sealowtilt

35. Karma The Pitbull.

35. Karma The Pitbull.
iLoveAllDrank

36. This Was The Day This Little Guy Found Me And Got Himself Adopted.

36. This Was The Day This Little Guy Found Me And Got Himself Adopted.
Lilyylil

37. Just Adopted, And She Graced Me With A Blep.

37. Just Adopted, And She Graced Me With A Blep.
luna-love-good

38. My Birthday Is Tomorrow; I Got Myself The Cutest Little Rescue. Meet Marcel.

38. My Birthday Is Tomorrow; I Got Myself The Cutest Little Rescue. Meet Marcel.
NvlPtl

39. I Adopted My Elderly Parents' Cat (The Grey One), And After Two Weeks Of Hiding, He's Starting To Hang Out With Us.

39. I Adopted My Elderly Parents' Cat (The Grey One), And After Two Weeks Of Hiding, He's Starting To Hang Out With Us.
SurpriseThere1

40. We Just Rescued This Left Alone Cat; He Instantly Fell Asleep When We Got Back.

40. We Just Rescued This Left Alone Cat; He Instantly Fell Asleep When We Got Back.
siminsu

41. I Adopted A Smol Woodland Critter. He Is Either A Dog Or A Badger; Not Sure.

41. I Adopted A Smol Woodland Critter. He Is Either A Dog Or A Badger; Not Sure.
trek_with_trey

42. Adopted A Stray Kitten Today. Meet Kelly.

42. Adopted A Stray Kitten Today. Meet Kelly.
drodg34

43. Adopting During Quarantine Was An Excellent Choice.

43. Adopting During Quarantine Was An Excellent Choice.
reddit.com

44. He’s 5 Weeks Old And Rescued From Having To Go To The Pound. He Farts A Lot And Is Getting The Hang Of A Potty Pad.

44. He’s 5 Weeks Old And Rescued From Having To Go To The Pound. He Farts A Lot And Is Getting The Hang Of A Potty Pad.
rabbidolive

45. Adopted A 3-Legged Street Cat From Greece. He Has Just Discovered The Resident Betta Fish.

45. Adopted A 3-Legged Street Cat From Greece. He Has Just Discovered The Resident Betta Fish.
i_fell_for_that

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

46. I Adopted This Guy Three Weeks Ago. He Spent The First Two Hiding Under A Chair, And Now He Sleeps With Me Every Night.
birdsong24

47. I Adopted These Two Beauties; They Are Sisters And Totally Inseparable.

47. I Adopted These Two Beauties; They Are Sisters And Totally Inseparable.
Leodesian

48. I Had Always Wanted A Poodle, So I Decided To Adopt A Good Girl 3 Days Ago.

48. I Had Always Wanted A Poodle, So I Decided To Adopt A Good Girl 3 Days Ago.
Paul_261199

49. Our Recently Adopted 8-Year-Old Kitty In Full Curl Mode.

49. Our Recently Adopted 8-Year-Old Kitty In Full Curl Mode.
marshmellowtrader

50. Just Adopted Bubbie; I Think She's Precious.

50. Just Adopted Bubbie; I Think She's Precious.
rozkovaka

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