20 Wholesome Photos Of Newly Adopted Pets That Will Melt Your Heart

More than 99% of pet owners see them as part of the family and companions. Adopt and find out why!

Damjan

• Published in Animals
• September 11, 2021

The ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) estimates that around 6.3 million pets enter animal shelters nationwide each year – 3.2 million cats and 3.1 million dogs. The lucky minority (800,000) are just lost and get returned to their owners and about 4.1 million pets get adopted.

That leaves over a million sad animals in shelters, waiting for their new forever home. We have collected some of the most beautiful adoption stories, and we hope that they will inspire you to adopt.

Amongst those millions of pets in shelters, there is one perfect for you. You can be sure of that.

1. “After waiting seven years I was finally able to get a new best friend. Reddit, meet Archie.”

2. “It was either a motorcycle or a puppy. I chose Kaiju.”

3. “Just picked up this 8 week old little lady from a flea market for free. I was just looking for some throwing stars. Hit me with some name ideas!”

4. “I can’t believe I got these two from the pound! I am so excited to have them in my life!”

According to the statistics, around 56% of American households have pets, and 62% of them have more than one pet. Only 1% of pet owners believe that pets are their property. Around 35% of them see them as pets or companions, and more than 63% see them as family members.

5. “Found this on adoption page. First night at home from the shelter! Happiest adoption photo ever! Always adopt.”

6. “We just rescued this little floof, what should we call her?”

7. “Oldest cat in the shelter, I couldn’t let her spend the tail end (ha!) of her golden years in jail. Say hi to Weezy!”

8. “I just got her today! She is 9 weeks old, any name ideas?”

9. “Got my first cat ever…”

10. “I have been claimed. Meet Juniper! First time cat mom.”

11. “Found this little lady in my car engine…”

“Found this little lady in my car engine. I heard meowing while I was going down the road so I stopped and was met with this adorable face. Still considering names- ideas ??”

12. “Picked this sweet girl up from the shelter.”

13. “Stray puppy found that now has a new home. Meet my little night monster, Lilith.”

14. “Before and after being adopted. Meet our new boy Louie.”

15. “I adopted this little guy yesterday morning. He slept glued to my side and follows me everywhere. Even to the bathroom.”

16. “My husband found this little lady in the rain. She has found her forever home! Welcome to the family Princess Buttercup”

17. "I got a rescue and he’s just my best friend ever after a couple of days”

18. “Cat I found in a bush…”

19. “Just adopted these love bugs and now I’m never leaving the house”

“Cat I found in a bush. It does not have a name, (idk the gender and have to take it to the vet so I just awkwardly meow at it) but I’m keeping it and I am very happy with my find of the week. And I thought I should just post it here :)”

20. “Husband came home last with a surprise…”

Damjan