If you’ve been a reader for a long time, you know our love for pet photos. You also know we have a special place in our hearts for soul-healing images of furry critters finding new homes.
So much so that we’ve done monthly features for you to enjoy. Like previous pieces, this edition will feature newly adopted kitties and pups. Some are 14-week-old strays, while others are seniors. But every single one of them has the same adorable look on their faces.
Enjoy scrolling; hopefully, this list brings you good vibes today.
#1 My Female Cat Adopted My New Kittens On Day One
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#2 Just Adopted This Beautiful Girl Today From The Animal Shelter
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#3 We Rescued 6 Cats/Kittens From The Euth List!
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2024 Forbes pet adoption statistics revealed that Americans adopt about 4.1 million pets from shelters yearly. People love having animals around. And they may have therapeutic health benefits, according to the National Institute of Health.
Clinical and social psychologist Dr. Layla Esposito pointed out the physical and emotional rewards of having a pet.
“You have to walk a dog several times a day, and you’re going to increase physical activity,” she explained. “If your goal is reducing stress, sometimes watching fish swim can result in a feeling of calmness.”
#4 Adopted A Senior Pup
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#5 Adopted My First Cat
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#6 Moved To Charlotte A Few Months Ago (Loving Everything But The Drivers) But Wanted To Adopt A Dog
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Pets bring comfort, and many rely on emotional support animals. Therapy dogs, for example, are present in retirement homes, schools, and hospice homes to provide warmth and friendship.
Recent research has found that recovery from surgery or accidents becomes less painful for people who undergo animal-assisted therapy. Other studies have revealed that pet interactions may increase mood-boosting oxytocin and decrease cortisol levels.
#7 I Adopted This Dog, Any Suggestions For A Name?
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#8 I Adopted A Dog
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#9 Just Adopted A 12 Year Old Cat
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Pet adoption has its fair share of challenges, especially when dealing with a mistreated animal. Trust may be an issue. This is why Texas A&M University infection control coordinator Kit Darling emphasizes the importance of patience and consistency.
“Go slow, take baby steps, and do not expect too much,” she said in an interview with the university’s Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences department.
#10 Adopted Dog From Shelter
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#11 I Just Adopted My First Kitten
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#12 His Name Is Money, But I Don't Like That, Any Suggestions? My Friend Just Adopted It 1 Week Ago And Had To Study Abroad, So Now I'm Stuck With It (Just Kidding, He's Cute Af)
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If other pets are around, Darling advises introducing them to each other individually to avoid overwhelming the newcomer. Some are likely fearful because of previous experiences, so forced interactions may not turn out well.
Darling adds that building trust begins with daily quiet moments together while speaking in low tones. Giving occasional treats also helps.
#13 This Is Thor
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#14 Dog Adoption
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#15 Here’s My New Adopted Dog! I Need Your Help Picking The Perfect Name. What Do You Think He Should Be Called?
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Darling says owners can begin basic training once the pets adjust to their new home. It is mainly to decrease any lingering fears they may have. But if the struggle continues, she advises seeking professional assistance.
“Consulting with a veterinary behaviorist or certified animal behaviorist can be helpful when dealing with mistreated animals.”
#16 Adopted Two New Kitties From Catcon! Meet Suki And Jiji, They Are Sisters/Littermates
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#17 I Adopted My First Dog
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#18 First Time Adopter - Have I Done The Right Thing By This Dog?
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We’d like to hear from you, readers. Feel free to share pet adoption stories and photos you may have. Liven up the comments section!
#19 I Just Adopted Miss Myla From The Animal Shelter Is She A Calico ?
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#20 Adopted This Pretty Girl From A Reptile Rescue At An Exotic Animals Expo Yesterday. She’s A Sweet Girl!
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#21 Recently Adopted A Sonar Dog, Here She Is!
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#22 Adopted The Most Un-Husky Dog Ever
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#23 It Finally Got Me
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#24 Just Adopted This Baby Today And We’re Obsessed
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#25 The Shelter Said She Was A Border Collie
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#26 From The Pound To Us. Welcome Home
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#27 What Kind Of Dog Did I Adopt? We Have Absolutely No Idea
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#28 I Am Adopting A 17 Year Old Kitty This Month And I’m So Excited!
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#29 Took In A New Baby
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#30 Update: I Adopted A Chi Mix
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#31 Help! I Adopted A Stray Dog And I Don't Know What To Do ?
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#32 Food Related Name For Our New Adopted Dog
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#33 We Adopted Rosa And We Believe She Is Happy Now (Former Breeding Dog)
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#34 Adopted A Senior Dog. What Breed Is She?
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#35 Adopted Dog, She Came From Greece
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#36 What Type Of Dog Do I Have? Just Adopted
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#37 Never Like Cats Until My Wife Bullied Me Into Adopting One And Now We Have This Little Skitzo. He’s Now My Best Friend. My Good Time Boy. My Wifes Jealous
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#38 Can Some ID My Dog That We Have Adopted
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#39 Adopted A Year Old Belgian Malinois
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#40 Adopting My First Kitten
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#41 Meet Our New Rescue ?
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#42 Coming Home From The Shelter Yesterday And Today
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#43 Adopted This Little Guy Today. Everyone Meet Dave
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#44 We Just Adopted This Little Girl From The Shelter. Please Help Us Name Her!
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#45 First Day I Adopted Him
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#46 We Adopted Our Pup's Birth Mom Today :) Now We Have 2 Goldens!
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#47 My Cat’s Mugshot Before Adopting Him
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#48 It's My Sister's Cat & Adopted Today. Name Him Please Obviously A Cute Animal Name
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#49 The Cat I Just Adopted
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#50 I Have Joined The Ranks Of Cat Owners
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#51 I Adopted My First Cat After Being A Dog Owner For 20 Years! Everyone Say Hi To Kelsier!
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#52 Adopted Dog Is A Little Out Of Hand
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#53 Rescue/Adopt The Dog
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#54 I Adopted This Sweet Little Baby Girl A Week Ago. Meet Ember! She Made Friends With The Dog Immediately!
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#55 Adopted Dog Barks At My Mom But No One Else??
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#56 ID Newly Adopted Dog
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#57 My New Dog I Adopted Today
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#58 Trying To Learn A Lot About Things To Do With My Adopted Dog
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#59 Need Help Identifying The Breed Of My New Adopted Dog
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#60 Adopted This Crazy Dog, Wondering What The Breed Is
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#61 Adopted An Orange Cat Without Knowing She Was Pregnant. Now I Have 2 Orange Cats Sharing Only One Braincell
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#62 Found This Cat Last Week She Won't Stop Staring At Me. Decided To Adopt Her
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#63 My New Cat Ugh I Love Her
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#64 Found This Weirdo Under My Shed
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#65 Just Adopted This Handsome Man, Newt
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#66 Myself & My Partner Adopted Our First Cat Yesterday!
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#67 I Recently Adopted A Street Cat. He’s Adjusting Well To His New Home, But His Fur Is Still A Bit Rough From His Time On The Streets. I Want To Make Sure He Gets The Right Food To Help His Coat Become Soft And Shiny. Any Recommendations?
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#68 I Adopted A Cat And It Was The Best Decision Of My Life!
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#69 My Mom Took Matters Into Her Own Hands And Rescued This 3 Year Old Girl From A Neglecful Home
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#70 Adopted A 12 Year Old Siamese, Not Sure How Much To Feed
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#71 Adopted An Adult Ragdoll, Anything In Particular I Should Know?
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#72 Just Adopted My First Cat
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#73 I Recently Adopted This Cat And I Love Him But He Just Looks So Stupid Sometimes
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#74 Adopting This Adorable Kitty! What Should I Name Her?
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#75 Meet Francesca Aka Frenchie Aka Big Franky Aka Young Francis. She Agreed To Be Adopted By Me Yesterday!
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#76 Recently Adopted Pei Will Display Protective Food Behavior And Will Attack Other Animals Eating Around Him
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#77 I Am Adopting A Kitten For The First Time. I've Always Adopted Adult Cats Before
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#78 This Sweet Boy Arrived On My Deck A Week Ago. I Have Now Adopted Him. Meet My 3rd Orange Cat. This Is Piki!
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#79 Been A Viewer Of This Sub For Waay To Long. Everyone, Meet Bingo
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#80 Just Adopted These Two Guys. Looking For Some Name Suggestions Thanks!
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