Adopting a pet might be one of the best decisions you will make. I speak from experience. I was never planning to adopt my dog. Instead, I had been fostering other dogs short-term after my cocker spaniel of 17 years died. As fate would have it, I spotted a photo of my current dog on the Facebook page of an animal rescue organization I'd been following. Even though it wasn't the greatest pic, something told me I needed to meet this animal asap.
I made an appointment and drove for almost an hour to the shelter. All I'll say is it was love at first sight. For both of us. When I collected him a few days later, he jumped from the back seat of the car onto my lap on the driver's seat. And that's pretty much where he's wanted to be ever since. He is the sweetest, most loyal doggo and my only regret is that I didn't meet him sooner. If you're considering adopting a pet, I'm here to tell you to go for it. And I'm not the only one.
People have been sharing the sweetest, most heartwarming photos of pets they adopted in March. It was no easy feat, but Bored Panda has narrowed down the list and picked our favorites. If some of these don't bring happy tears to your eyes then I don't know what will. Keep scrolling and upvote as many as you like. Or all if you wish. We hope they inspire you to book a visit to your local animal shelter.
#1 This Is My Boy Carl, Loving Life At 15
Image credits: ALE_SAUCE_BEATS
#2 Waddles & Emilio
Image credits: so_fluffy
#3 Adopted After 200+ Days At The Shelter
Image credits: Diligent-Work1676
#4 Meet Oatis, My New Roommate
Image credits: Other__Joey
#5 Meet Armin, 8 Week Old
Image credits: MrsNoodles0812
#6 Meet Romeo, My Rescue Flowered Sharpei
Image credits: Desperate-West9127
#7 Just Got My First Dog!!! 2 Year Old Adopted Shihtzu Named Sushi
Image credits: NoahJayhawk
#8 Hazy Has Been Adopted!
Image credits: Kelsoob
#9 Was Told I Was Adopting A Dog. I'm Certain She Is Something Else
Image credits: xombae
#10 Just Adopted This Fluffy Boy And I Couldn’t Be Happier To Have A Dog Again!
Image credits: TheTrueReligon
#11 Lily The Little Big White Cloud Diva
Image credits: AbsolutelyAverage
#12 Adopted A Border Collie Today From The Local Animal Shelter. I Call Her Isla. Training Tips Are Welcome!
Image credits: Kiwi_The_Rob
#13 Meet Nacho
Image credits: callieann319
#14 Adopted This Sweet Girl From The Animal Shelter A Couple Days Ago. My First Tortie!
Image credits: lunarniers
#15 Adopted A Senior Buddy, Meet Zippy
Image credits: Thrawn_Nuruodo
#16 First Time Cat Owner And I’m In Love
Image credits: vilify97
#17 Adopted New Dog Today
Image credits: DANNY-925
#18 Got Myself A New Friend
Image credits: Whole-Onion-1507
#19 I Adopted A New Dog After My Recent Loss – Mixed Emotions
Image credits: Ok_Emu1460
#20 Say Hello To Syd
Image credits: ev_journey
#21 We Just Adopted Pepper!
Image credits: chmpgnsupernover
#22 Saved From 💀 And Ready To Be Adopted !
Image credits: hatsofftopups
#23 Izzy
Image credits: michelle2470
#24 Kampkat Odin
Image credits: ChefBloodaxe
#25 Meet Fisher!
Image credits: No_Poetry2759
#26 Adopted My First Pittie!
Image credits: Outrageous_Desk_188
#27 Meet Hector
Image credits: SoundGleeJames
#28 We Adopted A Stray Dog
Image credits: Maniarlie004
#29 Meet Fig :^)
Image credits: skvlldrvg
#30 First Time Cat Mom, Adopted This Sweet Angel Two Weeks Ago!
Image credits: Possible-Vast-356
#31 Just Made The Adoption Official In My 16-Year-Old Foster Dog
Image credits: HisMomm
#32 Scared Rescue Corso
Image credits: kkeeyore
#33 Bronson The Brave Is Officially Adopted!
Image credits: HisMomm
#34 I Just Adopted These Twin Dogs, Can You Help Me Give Them Names? Thanks
Image credits: createwithkira
#35 Sea Lion Hippo 🌙
Image credits: Snapesirius813
#36 I Just Love My Grand Dog!
Image credits: Realistic-Promise185
#37 Adopted My Second Dog Today, My Dog's Gender Is Male, He Really Loves To Play And Cuddle. Any Name Suggestion Would Be A Great Help
Image credits: gracie_loves_sunsets
#38 My Baby Girl Chikis
Image credits: EmotionalMaybe4381
#39 Meet Fresa!
Image credits: chickendickaroo
#40 Just Adopted This Sweet Boy!
Image credits: Upstairs-Bat688
#41 Doodle's First Day Home After Adoption! 💕
Image credits: Phantasma-Maddie
#42 Just Got This Sweet Meatball
Image credits: moldyartichoke_
