Those who’ve adopted a pet know the excitement of having a new companion around the house. Sure, you will have to deal with a few extra medical bills, but the newfound friendship makes the expenses all worth it.
But putting all that aside, the joy comes in seeing these adorable animals get settled in their new homes. Just take a look at these photos to see what we mean. Whether you’re a dog person or a cat lover, these images will likely put a huge grin on your face.
#1 Our Molly
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#2 Adopted This Boy At 3 Years Old No One Wanted Him Cause Of His Crossed Eyes, Hunts Better Then Our Other Cat Who Has No Eye Issues
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#3 Just Adopted This 13 Year Old Girl
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If you have apprehensions about adopting a pet, now is actually the best time to do it. A recent survey by the American Pet Products Association revealed that 149 million households in the United States own a pet, which means that more companies have catered to making the experience more convenient.
Nowadays, you can purchase pet food or do vet consultations online, services that cater to people with the busiest schedules.
#4 I Got My Cat A Little Kitten So That He Wouldn’t Be Alone And It Fixed His Litter Issues!
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#5 Did My Friend Adopt A Dingo?
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#6 Yesterday I Spent 9 Hours Driving To Adopt Her
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Pet ownership does more for one’s well-being than what’s likely perceived. A 2018 study published in BMC Psychiatry found that people with mental health struggles found unique emotional support from their trusted animal companions.
Some participants in the study also reported feeling less lonely, especially during moments when the symptoms of their conditions were at their worst.
#7 Soooo I'm Adopting This Guy
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#8 I Adopted A New Kitty! Meet Charlie Coal
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#9 Edward Nuggets Thinks He's A Wild Tiger 🐯
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Pet ownership can be a life-changing experience, especially for first-timers. If this is a route you’re planning to take, you must make the necessary preparations. Here are some tips from writer Jodi Helmer, who admits to having “an embarrassing number of rescue dogs” and lives with “four feral cats.”
The first thing Helmer mentioned was the landlord situation for those renting or leasing a place. As she noted in her article for Kinship, even pet-friendly rentals may impose restrictions on species, weight, and breed.
#10 Is Our Puppy A Staffy?
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#11 I Adopted An Adult Japanese Akita
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#12 My Rescue Boy
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Expenses are another factor to consider. If you’re on a tight budget, expect to rack up extra bills that cover the basic necessities.
“You’ll need to budget for food, vet care, grooming, boarding, pet sitters, and other costs associated with having a pet,” Helmer wrote.
#13 I Adopted My Papa’s Dog After He Passed Away
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#14 My Boyfriend And I Just Adopted Our First Cats :-)
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#15 Being Blind Does Not Stop Him
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Speaking of preparation, Helmer advises against adopting on a whim. As she explains, it is essential to consider this venture as an actual commitment that can last for up to two decades.
“Take the time to prepare your home, plan, get your finances in order, and make sure that you are fully prepared to commit to your pet,” she wrote.
#16 A Dog Person Got Adopted By Kitten
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#17 Our Sweet Boy Angus ❤️
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#18 A Victory! She's Cuddling!
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For those who’ve adopted pets, we would like to hear from you. How has the experience been so far? Do you have valuable tips for those doing it for the first time? Share your insights in the comments!
#19 Meet Nala!
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#20 Update: It's Been 2 Months Since We Adopted Moose. We Are Thoroughly Obsessed
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#21 Please Help Name My Cat! He Has 1 Eye And No Tail. Adopted Today :)
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#22 His Name Is Wilfred And He Just Stole My Entire Family’s Hearts
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#23 We Rescued This Tiny Kitten And Our Dog Osiris Adopted Her Like Her Own Baby 🥺💛 Help Us Name Her!
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#24 1st Cat, I Love Him And His Majesticness
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#25 Just Got Custody Of This Handsome Man! Help Me Name Him!
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#26 My New Little Buddy
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#27 Mingo, The Sweetest Dog Around. I Adopted Her 5 Days Ago!
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#28 Meet Yuca, She’s 2 Months Old!
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#29 Adopted Kitten
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#30 Went To Adopt A Puppy And Got More
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#31 We Adopted These Beautiful Voids A Couple Weeks Ago
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#32 Finally A Siberian Cat Mom! Meet Elena
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#33 We Adopted A New Cat From Animal Control :)
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#34 From Petco To Luxury!
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#35 Got A Kitten Yesterday, I’m Not Entirely Sure It’s 8 Weeks Old. Any Thoughts?
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#36 From Foster To Forever Home
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#37 I Just Adopted My First Cat!
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#38 I Didn’t Even Know That Cats Could Sploot Until I Adopted This Little Guy
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#39 My New Foster Kittens!!
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#40 Fat Frank 🖤
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#41 First Time Cat Momma
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#42 Can Jack Russell Say Hello?
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#43 I Am Now A Member Of The Tortie Club ! Say Hi To Miss Stevie
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#44 Accidentally Adopting Three Cats
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#45 Help. I Seem To Have Adopted A Defective Dog
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#46 I Was A Little Nervous Adopting An Adult Cat, But Now I I Have A Standard Issue Angel
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#47 Welcome To The Family!
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#48 Adopted My New Best Friend
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#49 Adopted First First Pet/Dog! Meet Bean!
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#50 He Adopted Me But It’s Not Going Great
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