Adopting a pet fills a home with joy, laughter, and love, and this October was no exception—it brought together animals and people who were simply meant to be. So, we have collected a bunch of heartwarming photos to celebrate!
Whether depicting kittens curled up in warm blankets, pups discovering cozy sofas, or other gentle souls finally feeling safe in their new families, each image captures a unique and wholesome story.
So as you scroll through, we hope they will remind you that there’s still plenty of good in this world.
#1 I’ve Felt A Void In My Life Ever Since My Cat Passed So I Adopted The Saddest Cat At The Shelter
Ajamesmccarthy (OP):
After I shared Gregory’s sad eyes many of you asked me for an update – he’s happy now!
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#2 Just Adopted This Mostly Blind Beauty From A Local Rescue And Had To Show Her Off. This Is Silverstone, My New Best Friend
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#3 Adopted This One Eared Kitten That Was Found Covered In Blood Along Side The Road After Having His Ear And Drum Ripped Out. Welcome Home Vincent (Van Gogh). We Call Him Vinnie Too
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#4 My Mother Adopted An Adult Cat
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#5 I Recently Adopted This Guy Off The Streets And He Is My Everything
A friend found this pup wandering the streets and nobody had claimed him from them so I took a leap and took him in. I’m not sure what breed he is other than some terrier mix with maybe some schnauzer. He turned out to be such a loving and fun dog with the best personality. He’s really just happy to have a home and be along for the ride.
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#6 Adopting This Boy From The Shelter
I just want to share how this boy looks at me when he is next to me. His name is Titus, and I found him when I was volunteering to run dogs at a local shelter.
I decided on adopting him almost instantly.
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#7 Adopted A 17 Year Old Cat Today Meet Moppie
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#8 I Adopted My First Dog The Other Day. Meet Chip
They said he is 12, but I think he’s more than likely 8-9. His owner went into hospice, and she said he was 17. He is a total love bug, and I will cherish whatever time he gets to spend with us. He is a Cockalier, according to the rescue.
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#9 Adopted An Abused Cat With Both Back Paws Missing
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#10 The Cat I Adopted Has A Cleft Lip, So His Teefies Are Always On Show
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#11 Adopted My First Cat Today
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#12 I Have Adopted A Kitten From An Animal Rescue. I Looking Forward To Get To Know This Little Kitten
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#13 My New Adopted Bun, Muffin
I’m a wildlife rehabber and got a call from an animal control officer about this sweet baby being abandoned in an apartment. They didn’t want him anymore, and when they were evicted left him behind. His cage was tiny and dirty. His fur seemed like it never got pet or brushed, and was shedding so much. I couldn’t not save him. Now he’s spoiled, with half of my apartment to roam while I work on bunny-proofing the rest. He loves his toys and food, and loves getting attention. He boops our legs and puts his little head down to get pet. He’s the most lovey bunny I’ve ever met with the sweetest little face. And he’s huge!! I put the photo of how the officer found him in there too.
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#14 So, I Was Adopted By This Feral Cat
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#15 Meet Opal, All 1.14 Lbs Of Her
We brought her home last night. I work at an animal shelter and will bring her back for alteration once she reaches 2 lbs. First kitten I’ve adopted in my 10 years of working there!
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#16 Just Adopted My First Ever Orange Cat! She’s A Very Special Orange Girl – Haven’t Fully Settled On A Name Yet But I’m Leaning Towards Schnitzel
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#17 Just Adopted This Tiny Senior Lady!
Meet Palmerina, aka Pom-Pom! She’s a sweet, shy, and surprisingly spry 13-ish-year-old gal, and my very first cow cat!
I’m notoriously powerless in the face of senior cats in need, so I adopted her a couple of weeks ago with very little notice.
Her purrs vibrate my whole couch, and her scratchy little meow greetings sounds like a retiree who’s smoked 3 packs of Virginia Slims per day for forty years, and, darn it, isn’t about to quit now. So, basically, she’s strange, very petite, and perfect.
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#18 Newest Foster Dog Needs A Name
Her rescue name was Corina, she was adopted 7 months ago (they named her Remi) and returned today. I was her previous foster and I took her back. I will likely adopt her as well. I want a funny name for her. She was brought to Miami Dade animal services, she has no eyes due to previous emergency surgeries.
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#19 Triple Foster Fail
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#20 Meet Poppy
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#21 Welcome To The Pack, Odin!
On Sunday, we welcomed home Odin – he’s the multicolored one in these photos. The white one is our 8 year old boy, Ragnar.
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#22 After Nearly A Year Of Fostering, Nova Officially Became A Member Of The Family
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#23 The Cat We Adopted Today
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#24 I Adopted This Sweet Old Lady Whisper (Estimated 10-11), She’s Such A Sweetheart Despite What She’s Been Through!
She was a stray majority of her life, and was up for adoption for several years before I took her in. She’s had her pelvis broken in a standup against a stray dog, stood up for herself against other stray cats, on top of having stomatitis. Her foster mom was looking after here for some time and held onto the hope that someone would take Whisper in, since she really loved being indoors and snuggling. I hope I can give her a happy life for however long she has. She’s a strong little girl with such a gentle spirit.
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#25 Rescued This Little Guy From The Animal Control Center Yesterday
Got him from a sheriff-run animal control center after seeing a post about how 12 dogs will be euthanized this weekend. They waived all adoption fees (usually $70 there!) to get animals out yesterday. He is so small and skinny, probably max 3 lbs right now. He was listed as a stray since he was found outside, bone thin, with no microchip or neutering (they neutered before I adopted). But he is already house-trained and very loving! Welcome home Churro.
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#26 No One Ever Told Me Before Adopting My First Dog How Hard It Would Be To Say No
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#27 Adopted These 11 Year Old Twins From A Shelter
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#28 Adopted By A Cat At Waffle House
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#29 Tortie Adopted At Austin Animal Center
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#30 Just Adopted/Rescued A Kitten
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#31 Adopted My Cr*ckhead Neighbors Abandoned Dog. Idk If I’ll Get In Trouble If They Ask For Her
They never took good care of her especially when she had puppies. She’s an outside dog always has been and recently her grown up son who is still a puppy but is very large for his age was taken by animal control and she almost was taken as well but managed to flee two times so I leashed her on my house because the neighbor allowed them to be taken.
She’s been the best, I’ve known her as a street dog for two years and when we go on walks she listens when I say no, I always have her leashed at all times I’ve always had anger on pit bulls but she’s the only exception for me I’m still trying to train her slowly because Ik she is an adult already. If you have any tips I’m here to hear you out I’m also in process of chipping her and giving the right vaccines.
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#32 This Cat Literally Adopted Me, Not The Other Way Around
Meet Minka! This little adorable rat literally hopped on my lap as I got in my vehicle to go to the gym. She wouldn’t stop purring and loving on me. I just had to take her home…
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#33 I Adopted Her. Thanks Everyone
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#34 Update To My Adoption Question! It Happened!!!! And Everything Is Oh So Good
Here’s some quick pictures of Ranja with my husband.
Ranja is the sweetest boy. He has some quirks to work through thanks to his life experiences so far, but they are nothing we can’t help him get through. He’s amazing with kids, super polite but excited to meet and play with other dogs. When it comes to my old man Lou, he is kind, he is patient, he is gentle and he is loving.
Our watchful eyes won’t leave them for a long time, but, my goodness, everything is peaceful and happy so far.
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#35 Adopted A Cat As My Very First Pet! She’s Settling In Quite Nicely
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#36 Just Adopted Yesterday! He’s Already So Loved
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#37 Adopted My Mil’s Dog
We recently adopted my soon to be MIL’s dog. His mom is in pretty bad active addiction and the dog was living a a neighbors house (also an addict) because they “have air conditioning” I think she really just didn’t want her anymore because she has another dog that’s younger that lives with her) I’ve known this dog and had a bond with her for 8 years. She’s a senior now and she was a rescue when my MIL first got her. We have no idea where she came from, or how old she is exactly. I would have to guess she’s about 11/12.
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#38 She’s The Barn Cat Who Has Adopted Me. Took This Just Now
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#39 I Just Adopted These Two Sweet Dogs From The Shelter Today. We Decided To Name The One On The Left Henry. Any Suggestions For What To Call The Other One?
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#40 Bought A House And Finally Adopted A Cat
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#41 My Childhood Dog Passed Away In March. Last Week, My Mom Brought In This Injured Stray. I’ve Adopted Him. Meet Harvey Dent
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#42 Adopting Lucy The Beagle
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#43 Just Adopted This Beautiful Lady
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#44 I Adopted This Lil Standard Issue Cat
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#45 Adopted 13 Year Old Pom
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#46 As A Newly Cat Parent, I Wanted To Share My Baby, Butters
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#47 Newly Adopted Cat
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#48 My New Dog I Adopted
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#49 What Kind Of Dog Is This. Adopted From A K*ll Shelter
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#50 It’s Only Three Weeks Old And So Cute! My Friend’s Cat Gave Birth To 4, Which I Just Adopted
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