A week ago, we published our monthly showcase of the adorable pets people have adopted. If you enjoyed that piece, we’re back with another set of heartwarming photos and stories.
This will be another all-time best list featuring endearing critters who’ve found a new home. You’ll see the usual images of cuddly cats and precious pups, which can likely bring an instant smile to your face.
Prepare yourselves, dear readers. This might just be the cuteness overload you didn’t know you needed today.
#1 The Shelter Made A Rule That These Siblings Had To Be Adopted Together Because They Were Inseparable. They Sleep Like This Every Night
#2 This Guy Got No Shows For 3 Different Adoption Days. When We Met He Climbed Right Into My Lap And I Fell In Love. Now He’s My First Dog And Lifelong Best Friend. Meet Winston!
#3 I Just Adopted The Sweetest Kitten…her Name Is Olive And We’re In Love And We’re Gonna Run Away And Be Pirates Together
Dogs are territorial animals, and adopting a new one could be a slight issue for your existing pet. To avoid problems, Washington, DC-based dog trainer Julianna DeWilliems advises designated spaces for each dog in the beginning.
As she told Forbes in an interview, it is essential to note where each dog spends the most time.
#4 My Boyfriend Said Belle’s Different Colored Eyes Creeped Him Out When We Adopted Her, But I Think They Are Beautiful!
#5 My Foster Dog Had Never Been Indoors Before. This Is Her First Nap, On A Bed, In A Home. ♥️
#6 Frankie Was Born With Four Ears And An Eye Deformity But He’s Still Purrfect
Introducing two pets for the first time can be chaotic. Their energies could be out of control during that initial meeting, so pet lifestyle expert Darris Cooper advises doing it in a neutral location like a park.
Cooper also recommends rewarding calm behavior with treats, which could help make the warming-up process much more manageable.
#7 Yay! I Get To Post In Here Now! Meet Zoey Everyone! My Little 4lb Peanut I Rescued From The Side Of The Road
#8 As A Single Dad, I Had To Put My Foot Down And Tell My Seven Year Old Daughter That There Was No Way She Was Getting A Dog For Chanukah, No Matter How Much She Asked. Anyway, Meet Waffle
#9 “Will You…. Adopt This Cat With Me?” She Said Yes
Cats are likewise particular about the spaces they occupy. If you’re bringing two felines together, Cooper suggests having them settled in their areas before introducing each other’s scents.
“As the cats continue to build a communal scent, they can get used to the idea that another cat lives with them,” he explained.
#10 Myself (Middle) My Brother (Left) And My Best Friend (Right) With Our Puppy Siblings We Just Adopted
#11 Dandy Had Part Of Her Face Shot Off (Before I Adopted Her). I Love Her Two Derpy Top Teeth
#12 Went To Adopt A Kitten Yesterday And Her Sister Started Crying For Her As Soon As They Were Separated. So Now I Have Two Kittens. Best Decision Ever!
Because cats are more territorial than dogs, they may show more aggression towards a newcomer. For this, Cooper advises setting up barriers to prevent a potential scratching match between your two pets.
Feeding each cat on different sides of a screen door can be a start. Once they’ve grown more acquainted, you can start removing these barriers.
#13 Before And After Being Adopted. Meet Our New Boy Louie
#14 These Two Were Adopted 3 Years Apart From Different Cities. A DNA Test Revealed That They Are Long Lost Siblings!
#15 Rescued Tiny Dog. No More Worries Little Guy. You Will Forever Be Warm Now
We’d also love to hear from you, readers, and pet lovers. What are your tips on adopting a new pet and introducing them to your current ones? Share them in the comments!
#16 The Moment I Knew I Had To Adopt Him
#17 My Foster Kitten Is Part Domestic Shorthair, Part Vampire
#18 We Just Adopted The Most Snuggly, Beautiful, Chonk Of A Cat. Welcome Home, Bill
#19 He Was A Rescue. A Runt. Probably Blind, Deaf, Won’t Make It Very Long, They Told Me. Well, Happy 10th Birthday, Buddy
#20 Koda Just Came To Her Retirement Home From The Shelter! She’s 12, Blind, And Happy As Can Be
#21 Two Photos Taken An Hour Apart…. Before And After Adoption
#22 My Wife And I Adopted Our First Dog Two Weeks Ago. Shelter Said He Was Skittish And Would Take A Long Time To Feel Safe And Comfortable With Us
#23 Meet Our Mochi. We Found Her Inside A Tree At A Turkish Market. Tonight She Sleeps With Heating For The First Time
#24 My Rescue Kitten Has Bonded With My Dog And It Makes My Heart Melt ❤️
#25 Old Man Ed’s “I’m Getting Adopted!” Smile Is Both Handsome And Proud!
#26 They Said She Was A Normal Cat When We Adopted Her But I’m Still Not Convinced
#27 This Is Nazuka, We Rescued Him A Couple Hours Ago. He Used To Live Under A Broke Down Car, We Adopted Him And He’s Now My Husband’s First Dog
#28 I’ve Been Dreaming Of Adopting A Velvet Hippo For Years. The Perfect Girl Was Surrendered At My Hospital And Now She’s All Mine
#29 He’s 12 Years Old And I’m Hoping To Make His Golden Years Brighter By Adopting Him. Reddit, Meet Charlie!
#30 A Kitten Followed My Mail Cart For Four Blocks. Went Back Later To Find Her Huddled By A Garbage Pile. Guess I Adopted A Kitten
#31 Someone Is Happy To Be Adopted Today
#32 My Teenager Lost Her Beloved 13-Year Old Ginger Rescue Kitty Last Year To Cancer. We Recently Adopted A 3-Year Old Creamsicle. I Think They’re Both Gonna Be Just Fine
#33 Was Hesitant When The Shelter Said We Had To Get Two, Think I Understand Why Now
#34 My Cat Knor Two Weeks After Adoption From The Shelter
#35 Went To The Shelter To Look At Dogs, They Didn’t Have Any There But Once This Lil Girl Saw Me She Started Pawing At Her Cage. Now I Have A New Forever Friend 🙂
#36 Adopted A Cat But Left Her Brother So I Had To Go Back A Few Days Later And Get Him Too
#37 It Took 3 Months, But Our Rescue Boy Has Learned That Beds Are Safe And Comfy. After 5 Years Alone In An Outdoor Concrete Run, It’s Beautiful To See Him So Relaxed
#38 This Is My New Friend, Harvey! Took This Just Minutes After Adopting Him!
#39 This Tiny Beast Just Came Home With Me Today 😍
#40 Went To The Shelter And Fell In Love
#41 Aaron Purr Was An Orphan We Took In To Bottle Feed And Care For Until He Could Be Adopted. And Now We Are Keeping Him Forever
#42 We Adopted Two Kitties Last Week. We Got Them Home And Notice One Of Them Is Covered In Hearts. Seven And Counting. Here’s River, King Of Hearts
#43 Just Adopted A 13 Week Old Kitten, And His Big Brother (3 Year Old Golden) Is Taking His New Role Very Seriously
#44 Since I Adopted Her She Has Been Hiding Under The Couch And Today She Came To Me For The First Time After Two Weeks
#45 Going To The New Home. Adopted
#46 My Parents Adopted An Absolute Cuddler!
#47 We Went To The Shelter Today To Look For Our First Kitten, And Ended Up Walking Out With This 9 Year Old Pretty Lady
#48 We Adopted Sisters And I’m In Love!
#49 Did We Adopt A Baby Hippo?
#50 Might Have Adopted A Seal Instead Of A Puppo
