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There is a heartwarming story behind every adopted pet.
All those adorable, happy pets that you see playing, having fun and living their best lives in their forever homes were once homeless. They were once living in shelters or struggling on the streets. They have been through hell and all they wanted was love and a forever home where they can spend the rest of their lives. Today, we have 40 heartwarming stories of pets that are newly adopted and their loving owners were too excited to adopt them that they took it to Reddit to share their cute photos. We have collected all the soul-healing rescue stories to make your day better. All you have to do is scroll down and browse through these photos.
1. “This little derp-faced cutie is up for adoption in my town. If I didn’t already have two dogs, my feet would have wings on the way to the shelter. Meet Bat. A more apt name does not exist.”
Via: pixieclifton,MynameisBAT
His face tells he is a derpy boi!
2. Meet Zachary, nobody wanted to adopt him because he was too fat, too old and had a weird meow.
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Via: Kisszegirl
Look he is adopted now.
3. “My cat Trunks loves car rides ever since the ride home from adoption!”
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Via: chrispincustattoo
He loves car rides because you are the driver.
4. 3 year old cat with the newly adopted kitten.
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Via: ExcuseUsed2813
5. “Just adopted this blind 5 month old kitten (who gets around like she can see).”
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Via: osteonerd
What a cutie beautie!
6. “Kris before and after adoption :)”
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Via: starsturnblue
What an amazing transformation!
7. “My wife and I adopted a former feral who “chose people” instead of going back to her cat gang. Meet Trish the people-liker!”
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Via: Wu_Tang_Financial77
She is rocking the ear tip!
8. When you adopt a fat cat and she gives you five kittens.
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Via: maxzpriv
“So that fat cat I adopted wasn’t fat after all. Cue shenanigans.”
9. “Tiva is a recently Retired Racing Greyhound who ran 151 races & hit 36mph, ranked Grade A – she reached the podium 66 times. Just adopted Saturday, she is now our Grade A professional lounger”
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Via: StoneyJoJo
Tiva really looks retired by the way.
10. “Tito, the longest-tenured resident at our shelter, just got adopted”
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Via: MARLeague
Looks like Tito is a good boy!
11. “We were renting for years in places that didn’t allow pets, but after much perseverance we finally purchased a home of our own. Reddit, meet Jonesy!”
Via: xo_betelgeuse
Wow, that is so cute. Buying your own house just so you can keep a pet is amazing.
12. Before and after adoption pictures of this boy!
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Via: dquillx
13. “My senior rescue is a mini version of my other dog”
Via: easyluckyfree13
Looks like they are siblings but they are not.
14. Meet Madison, newly adopted kitty.
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Via: erolandb
She is 14 years old, purrfectly fluffy and adorable.
15. Meet Willy, who was adopted today!
Via: fr1234
Even though, she is one-eyed but she is the cutest.
16. “Meet Piper. She was dumped at a local animal shelter. Best guess is a 6 month old German Shepherd/Husky mix. Those eyes!”
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Via: Leatherneck_Garage
Don’t look in those eyes, you are gonna fall in love!
17. When you realize you have been adopted, it’s your forever home and you will be spoiled to death:
Via: MrCristobal091
18. That’s how you sleep after getting to your forever home:
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Via: Roys_Keen
19. “My productivity has dropped dramatically since adopting Willow”
Via: lon-dubh
Who would not become unproductive after seeing such an adorable face?
20. From struggling on the streets to snuggling in the sheets:
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Via: MrsD84
These adoption photos are full of emotions. Pets before adoption are looking sad. It seems like they want someone to pick them up and adopt them. On the other side, the same pets look the happiest and healthiest in the after adoption photos. This is how strong the power of adoption is! These are the wonders of love. Scroll down we have more pet photos to share with you.
21. “I adopted my first cat yesterday. Meet Kotora”
Via: quietgavin5
Should we tell you how cute Kotora is?
22. Meet Chimney. It’s his third day in the house.
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Via: davilucas225
23. “I recently adopted a senior kitty. She is 10 years old with most of her teeth pulled. She was at the shelter for 3 months and safe to say, she likes her new home. Everyone welcome Beans.”
Via: Candid-Bus-3855
So glad to see Beans in her forever home. Although she took a while to adjust in her forever home but she is enjoying now.
24. This big boy Don Julio was rescued by a loving owner:
Via: plantspupsandalilcat
25. “My family and Fang, our 2.8lb chihuahua just moved into our forever home and someone found the perfect nap spot in our kitchen by a heater vent.”
Via: singleskidmark
This chihuahua is keeping himself warm by sitting near the heater vent.
26. Baby goat or puppy? Can’t figure out.
Via: phantuba
27. “Someone turned over this 15 year old dog to the shelter so they could travel. He’s safe with me now. This is Bert.”
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Via: Nurse_Kiwi
We are happy someone is taking care of him.
28. “I adopted my brother-in-law’s cat, cause his baby is allergic to it. Safe to say, I’m not getting my armchair back anytime soon.”
Via: TemRazbou
You lost a chair but gained a cat. It’s a win-win situation.
29. “Welcomed this sweet fella to our home yesterday. He’s spent his entire 5months of life in a shelter so this home thing is new but he’s figuring it out”
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Via: Curious-Variety-7570
Baby, it’s your forever home. Don’t be worried.
30. “Just rescued this one from a puppy mill that was getting shut down.”
Via: TangelaLansbury
She looks like she needs a nap and unlimited cuddles.
31. “I didn’t know I adopted a cat…”
Via: ThiccBepissss
We never knew dogs can also be obsessed with empty boxes. Looks like it’s a cat in a dog suit.
32. Meet the very famous Ron, the rescued cat.
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Via: Phasegames
Oh my gawd! She is gorgeous.
33. Aww, what an adorable, contented face!
Via: Quis_Custodiet
“We adopted the boy a few weeks ago. He has many fine qualities but the sleepy teefies feature prominently.”
34. “Miss “Pretty sure you signed over this couch to me on the adoption contract” here.”
Via: I_Should_not_have
The couch belongs to me.
35. These rescue cats have fallen in love with each other.
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Via: JustSomeGuyInOregon
36. Meet Poppy. She is adopted today.
Via: patsy_77
37. “I adopted Blue 2 weeks ago. He’s 13 months and 85lbs of love. He knows he found his forever home and you can tell by how comfortable he has made himself. Best decision ever.”
Via: Group_account
That’s what love does to these adorable animals.
38. Newly adopted babe is napping.
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Via: freygrmn
39. Tigs and Tonks, the newly adopted pals are in love with each other.
Via: viennawaits2525
40. Meet Lulu, the newly adopted boy!
Via: MW_Raine
We hope you really enjoyed doom scrolling through these soul touching rescue stories. Have you ever rescued any pet? If yes, share their photos with us in the comments section down below.