Pet owners know the joy of having a little creature at home, despite occasional messes and chewed-up belongings. Animal shelters and rescues are the best places to find a new furry companion. Below are heartwarming Reddit photos of recently adopted animals. Warning: extreme cuteness ahead!
Nettie, adopted at 18
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This adorable little princess found a new home and this time it’s forever.
Found love
A stray puppy he took in. He can’t even sit down without her squeezing in beside him.
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Make them fatter
Someone rescued a mother and her kitten from the streets of Detroit. Now, they’re completely spoiled.
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Always grateful
This sweet boy got sweeter by the day after being rescued.
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Posh and refined
From the rough streets of Dubai to the English countryside.
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Melting your heart
An extremely photogenic cat posing for us.
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Conversion
Not a cat person, he says. Okay, cat dat, whatever.
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A heartless man left him for a man full of heart
This poor guy got dumped in a snowstorm. He got adopted and now he’s such a sweet and well-mannered dog.
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Worth the sacrifice
Old Man Shadow got adopted. Meaning Kevin gained a friend, and human lost the couch.
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Who cares?
Someone adopted a puppy from the shelter, but its breed is unknown.
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Prepare more photos for life
“I’ve never had a cat before, so it’s been really nice cherishing all these moments with him. I love him immensely, so I’d like to share these photos of him!” – reddit
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Expectant face
This boy couldn’t wait to come home with his new friend.
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Poor Willy
Toast isn’t so sure about his new baby brother, Willy.
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The name though
This little furry rascal was found freezing on the street. He was brought to the vet before going home. Hello, Dante/Lucifer!
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Random street find
Little guy was found on the road, so he was taken to his new home.
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That’s a no brainer
Rocco got adopted, so the little girl said, “Let’s keep him forever and ever and ever.”
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Well played
Pulled this face which resulted in him getting adopted.
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Siblings together forever
These pups were found alongside the road. Now look at them.
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New warmth
It was -8 outside so this little guy asked to come in and stay.
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Narcos cat
Someone rescued the tattooed cartel cat that was living in a Mexican prison.
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She deserves it
Bred and dumped at the pound. Now she’s couch surfing like she owns the place.
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A good sign for this adopted dog
Dogs only sleep like this when they’re very happy and trusting.
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Cat doing cat things
“Adopted our very first cat last weekend. I was worried we’d get a non-friendly cat who was very standoffish, but she’s an angel. She’s interested in everything, no problem with being picked up, wants to be cradled like a baby, vibrates all the time, and… stops me from working or playing on my PC.” – reddit
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Pretty lady needs a name
She just got adopted so what do you think her name should be?
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Sweet dreams darling
Sleeping like a baby after finally finding a furr-ever home.
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Preggy baby
This girl was adopted so she took her full belly along to her new home.
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Pupper came home
But look at those short limbs of his. You could just kiss him all the time.
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What a whopper
So this adopted pup turned out to be a big baby. Just three months old but already at 44 lbs!
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They came as a pair
Best thing to ever happen was adopting these two according to their human.
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The takeover
One month since adoption day and he already owns the whole place.
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Signed, sealed, delivered
This Redditor found a little boy he wanted to adopt. The cat showed him his air murder mittens within seconds of seeing him.
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Victorious smile
When this Redditor signed Moishe’s adoption papers, he couldn’t stop smiling. Not even to this day.
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Well why not?
Very demanding of cuddles and treats, and that’s just fine with us.
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Bless his heart
Meet Bear (on the right). He just lost his human, and his family offered him to this Redditor.
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Happy days ahead
Adopted and this sweet boy just passed out and started dreaming.
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Meant to be
He’s human’s first cat and already doing a wonderful job at it.
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Meow-ltiplied
This stray cat suddenly turned into 5 different ones after being taken in.
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Ready for fun
Double the fun, double the trouble, and so worth everything.
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Adopted angel
Now she sleeps in peace knowing she’ll wake up to all the love in the world.
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Braincells not included
And that’s because gingers come with all the energy and attitude first.
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