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 it depicts 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
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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 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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#4 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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#5 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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#6 Adopted My First Cat Today
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#7 Triple Foster Fail
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#8 My Mother Adopted An Adult Cat
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#9 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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#10 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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#11 Meet Poppy
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#12 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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#13 I Have Adopted A Kitten From An Animal Rescue. I Looking Forward To Get To Know This Little Kitten
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#14 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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#15 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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#16 The Cat I Adopted Has A Cleft Lip, So His Teefies Are Always On Show
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#17 Otis
Hello all, this is Otis, our new puppy. He's pretty mellow for a rottie, maybe it's the new home anxiety. I think his crazy side will slowly show up more and more.
Training is going ok. Focusing hard on the no biting thing. My son is almost 3 and I am a bit worried about this decision. My son loves to encourage the chasing and biting and it's such a pain to correct it. I have to teach my son how to behave with dogs while training a puppy.
I'm feeling some intense puppy blues right now and I can't help but think about how much work this is in the long run.
I always dreamed of owning a German Shephard and have always prepared myself for a highly intelligent, demanding dog. I've learned alot about rotties, from both experience with my father in laws dog, and research. I have no doubt in myself for training and caring for him.
Adopting him feels like the right decision for myself, but for my family I'm not so sure. They were fully on board but I'm worried about how my time is going to be divided now. As a sahm I devoted my time to caring for my son and my husband and I'm afraid taking care of Otis is going to tire me out a lot more.
Knowing how much these dogs really need, it starts to feel like a full time job. I just want to know how you guys balance your life and caring for your rottie.
I've lived with and cared for dogs all my life. There was only one that I was truly attached to, her name was cookie. She was a yorkie chi chon mix. The sassiest girl. She was so vocal and very communicative.
Our new puppy very much reminds me of her. Rotties are known to be sassie and are very good communicators. Otis took to me immediately. He knows how much I understand his behavior and he seems to find comfort in that. This definitely feels like the beginning of a strong relationship and maybe that's why I'm second guessing it.
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#18 The Cat We Adopted Today
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#19 Adopted A 17 Year Old Cat Today Meet Moppie
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#20 Adopted These 11 Year Old Twins From A Shelter
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#21 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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#22 I Adopted A Hermit Crab From The Animal Shelter My Mom Works At 4 Days Ago And This Morning I Found That He Moved Out Of His Neon Green Shell 🙂
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#23 No One Ever Told Me Before Adopting My First Dog How Hard It Would Be To Say No
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#24 First Time Adopting A Cat, And I Adopted Sisters!
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#25 My New Dog I Adopted
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#26 Just Adopted This Young Man
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#27 Adopted 13 Year Old Pom
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#28 This Is My Life Now
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#29 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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#30 Newly Rescued Husky Puppy
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#31 Adopted By A Cat At Waffle House
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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 Just How Overweight Is My New Girl?
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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 My Girl Montana
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#36 Newly Adopted Cat
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#37 I Adopted My Second Cat
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#38 She’s The Barn Cat Who Has Adopted Me. Took This Just Now
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#39 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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#40 Just Adopted/Rescued A Kitten
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#41 As A Newly Cat Parent, I Wanted To Share My Baby, Butters
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#42 Tortie Adopted At Austin Animal Center
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#43 Adopted Dog Scared Of His Old Name. Ideas For Rename?
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#44 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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#45 My Newly Adopted Dog
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#46 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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#47 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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#48 We Have Officially Adopted Our Foster Dog!
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#49 I Adopted A Cat Today!
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#50 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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#51 Adopted My First Ever Cat And He’s The Sweetest Little Guy
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#52 I Adopted This Lil Standard Issue Cat
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#53 I Adopted Her. Thanks Everyone
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#54 After My Cat Died 6 Months Ago At The Age Of 18, I Adopted Little Luna Today. She Ate Lunch, Licked Pate From My Fingers And Is Having An Afternoon Nap. I Think She’s Comfy With Her New Dad
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#55 Meet Fario The Half Wanted Kitten!
It's a rather long story so I'll make it short. This little guy was at the shelter too long. He was set to be put to sleep Friday at noon.. at 9:59 in the morning I showed up without consulting with my husband and adopted him. It was love at first sight for both me and him.
Now my husband is making me pick between him ( the kitten) and Fry who I've had 4 years who I call my divorce kitty because my last husband wouldn't let me have a cat.
We have a total of 4 cats now counting the new kitten. I'm so torn. My heart hurts. I don't want to give up Fry or Fario the kitten.. my husband won't budge. 3 cats is his limit. I have 2 weeks to decide. During this time, he won't spend time bonding with Fario because he doesn't want to get attached to an animal we might get rid of. He won't look at him. Won't pet him. This is a s**t show. Any one have any sound advice? Yes, I know I brought this on myself. I should of asked first. But, what is done is done.
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#56 First Time Acd Owner
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#57 Meet Brixton
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#58 Adopted Great Pyr
My wife and moved with our two young girls from TX to CO a couple months ago. Originally planned to wait to settle into our new home before adopting a dog, but made the mistake of visiting this handsome big boi and ended up taking him home. Immediately he fell in love with my two girls. He’s been serving as their horse / mountain lion deterrant at our new home in the mountains. He’s only about 16 months old and he’s massive! Towers over other GPs we see at the dog park. Rescue org thought he might have some mastiff in him but not totally sure. Anyway, he’s a handful but a great addition to the fam 🙂
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#59 Adopting Lucy The Beagle
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#60 We Just Adopted Our Girl!
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#61 Adopted An Abused Cat With Both Back Paws Missing
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#62 Adopted A Cat, Life’s Different Now
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#63 So, I Was Adopted By This Feral Cat
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#64 Nervous First-Time Rat Mama
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#65 Meet My New Hammy Lucy!
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#66 I Adopted My First Own Dog And Her Name Is Dana
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#67 Officially Adopted This Cutie Today!
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#68 Just Adopted My First Dog!.. I Love Him So Much! Meet Dwayne!
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#69 What Kind Of Dog Is This. Adopted From A K*ll Shelter
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#70 Adopted Her From The Shelter 3 Weeks Ago. DNA Results Say 53% Pitty And 40% Cattle Dog. Welcome Her To The Club ❤️
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#71 We Recently Adopted A Dog, Is He A Husky Or A Malamute? Also Need Advice/Tips/Tricks For New Dog Parents. Thank You!
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#72 Adopted A Puerto Rican Street Dog
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#73 I Adopted My First Ever Dog :))
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#74 Adopted Orange Cat
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#75 Bought A House And Finally Adopted A Cat
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#76 Just Adopted
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#77 Do You Think He’s A Husky Mix?
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#78 After Nearly A Year Of Fostering, Nova Officially Became A Member Of The Family
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#79 Just Adopted, Definitely A Cattle Dog Right?
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#80 My Black Good Boy
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#81 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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#82 Say Hello To Stanley
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#83 Just Adopted This Beautiful Lady?
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#84 Adopted Our First Cat, What A Beauty He Is!
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#85 Just Adopted Yesterday! He’s Already So Loved
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#86 Adopted Him Few Hours Ago, And He Already Gave Me A Smile 🙂
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#87 Adopted A Cat As My Very First Pet! She’s Settling In Quite Nicely
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#88 Thanks To Reddit I Adopted The Best Cat Ever (Sorry Everyone)
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#89 Adopted My First Cat A Few Weeks Ago
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#90 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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#91 I Just Adopted This Baby!!!!!
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