1. \u201cWent to the shelter to look at dogs but they didn\u2019t have any there. Now I have a new forever friend.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n![\"18](\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg)
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 bmoneyyy9 \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n2. \u201cI swear, she hasn\u2019t stopped smiling since we picked her up from the shelter 3 days ago.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 WrinklyDog1 \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n3. \u201cThis was the moment I met my dog at the shelter \u2014 I named him Dog.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 DankerPuppet \/ Reddi<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n4. \u201cI adopted this 25-pound cat. He\u2019s awesome and loves me very much if you can\u2019t tell.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 LateNightLosers420 \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n5. \u201cWe try to tell Cooper Knox we\u2019ll \u2019be back soon,\u2019 but then we just end up taking him with us.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 MuriloGomes8 \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n6. \u201cPicking up Sophie from the animal shelter \u2014 showing her mom where to sign!\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 screaming_avacado \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n7. \u201cPicked up my new best friend from the shelter today! Meet Bosewick!\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 wutnow2019 \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n8. \u201cMy rescue dog feels safe up on my shoulders.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 arvhult \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n9. \u201cThis is my 14-year-old adopted cat, Vonnie. He had been in a cage for months and now he\u2019s my best friend.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 shaaane92 \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n10. \u201cHe\u2019s ours! After bouncing from shelter to shelter and rescue to rescue…he finally found his forever home.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 jamesroberts7777 \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n11. \u201cI rescued a cat in 2020 that had been at the shelter for 11 years. They were worried she would be antisocial and not able to adapt to a home after spending such a long time in a cage.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 Cactuscanoe \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n12. \u201cComing home from the dog shelter with this girl!\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 lukileczo \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n13. \u201cAfter months on the shelter waitlist, today I got to bring home little Theodora!\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 snoogiebee \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n14. \u201cIn under a month, she went from being scared of everyone to sleeping with a smile on her face while cuddling.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 its420honeybun \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n15. “This is why I enjoy adopting.” “The connection is undeniable.”<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 timemanagement77 \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n16. “Rescuing is a wonderful feeling, and it’s even better knowing you’re giving a dog a second chance at a happy life.”<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 Mariajosegirl \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n17. \u201cAdopted my handsome cat 14 years ago, to the day, on my eighteenth birthday.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 Malcolm_X_Machina \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n18. Our dog is still adjusting to our presence, but we can already sense his joy at being loved!”<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 tamsieto \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nIsn’t it wonderful to hear these adorable stories from these people? It makes us believe in the goodness of humanity. Did you ever rescue a cat or a dog or any other animal? if you did, we would love to hear you out! For more stories, keep visiting us and stay tuned.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Did you know that every year, over 6.5 million animals enter shelters. It can happen for a variety of reasons, including health and behavior\\\\ issues, as well as body size. But, thankfully, some people aren’t terrified of “problems” like these. They gladly accept these creatures into their homes and lavish them with affection. 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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n2. \u201cI swear, she hasn\u2019t stopped smiling since we picked her up from the shelter 3 days ago.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 WrinklyDog1 \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n3. \u201cThis was the moment I met my dog at the shelter \u2014 I named him Dog.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 DankerPuppet \/ Reddi<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n4. \u201cI adopted this 25-pound cat. He\u2019s awesome and loves me very much if you can\u2019t tell.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 LateNightLosers420 \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n5. \u201cWe try to tell Cooper Knox we\u2019ll \u2019be back soon,\u2019 but then we just end up taking him with us.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 MuriloGomes8 \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n6. \u201cPicking up Sophie from the animal shelter \u2014 showing her mom where to sign!\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 screaming_avacado \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n7. \u201cPicked up my new best friend from the shelter today! Meet Bosewick!\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 wutnow2019 \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n8. \u201cMy rescue dog feels safe up on my shoulders.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 arvhult \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n9. \u201cThis is my 14-year-old adopted cat, Vonnie. He had been in a cage for months and now he\u2019s my best friend.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 shaaane92 \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n10. \u201cHe\u2019s ours! After bouncing from shelter to shelter and rescue to rescue…he finally found his forever home.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 jamesroberts7777 \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n11. \u201cI rescued a cat in 2020 that had been at the shelter for 11 years. They were worried she would be antisocial and not able to adapt to a home after spending such a long time in a cage.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 Cactuscanoe \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n12. \u201cComing home from the dog shelter with this girl!\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 lukileczo \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n13. \u201cAfter months on the shelter waitlist, today I got to bring home little Theodora!\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 snoogiebee \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n14. \u201cIn under a month, she went from being scared of everyone to sleeping with a smile on her face while cuddling.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 its420honeybun \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n15. “This is why I enjoy adopting.” “The connection is undeniable.”<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 timemanagement77 \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n16. “Rescuing is a wonderful feeling, and it’s even better knowing you’re giving a dog a second chance at a happy life.”<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 Mariajosegirl \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n17. \u201cAdopted my handsome cat 14 years ago, to the day, on my eighteenth birthday.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 Malcolm_X_Machina \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n18. Our dog is still adjusting to our presence, but we can already sense his joy at being loved!”<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 tamsieto \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nIsn’t it wonderful to hear these adorable stories from these people? It makes us believe in the goodness of humanity. Did you ever rescue a cat or a dog or any other animal? if you did, we would love to hear you out! For more stories, keep visiting us and stay tuned.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Did you know that every year, over 6.5 million animals enter shelters. It can happen for a variety of reasons, including health and behavior\\\\ issues, as well as body size. But, thankfully, some people aren’t terrified of “problems” like these. They gladly accept these creatures into their homes and lavish them with affection. 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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n3. \u201cThis was the moment I met my dog at the shelter \u2014 I named him Dog.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 DankerPuppet \/ Reddi<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n4. \u201cI adopted this 25-pound cat. He\u2019s awesome and loves me very much if you can\u2019t tell.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 LateNightLosers420 \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n5. \u201cWe try to tell Cooper Knox we\u2019ll \u2019be back soon,\u2019 but then we just end up taking him with us.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 MuriloGomes8 \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n6. \u201cPicking up Sophie from the animal shelter \u2014 showing her mom where to sign!\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 screaming_avacado \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n7. \u201cPicked up my new best friend from the shelter today! Meet Bosewick!\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 wutnow2019 \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n8. \u201cMy rescue dog feels safe up on my shoulders.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 arvhult \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n9. \u201cThis is my 14-year-old adopted cat, Vonnie. He had been in a cage for months and now he\u2019s my best friend.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 shaaane92 \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n10. \u201cHe\u2019s ours! After bouncing from shelter to shelter and rescue to rescue…he finally found his forever home.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 jamesroberts7777 \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n11. \u201cI rescued a cat in 2020 that had been at the shelter for 11 years. They were worried she would be antisocial and not able to adapt to a home after spending such a long time in a cage.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 Cactuscanoe \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n12. \u201cComing home from the dog shelter with this girl!\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 lukileczo \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n13. \u201cAfter months on the shelter waitlist, today I got to bring home little Theodora!\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 snoogiebee \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n14. \u201cIn under a month, she went from being scared of everyone to sleeping with a smile on her face while cuddling.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 its420honeybun \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n15. “This is why I enjoy adopting.” “The connection is undeniable.”<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 timemanagement77 \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n16. “Rescuing is a wonderful feeling, and it’s even better knowing you’re giving a dog a second chance at a happy life.”<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 Mariajosegirl \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n17. \u201cAdopted my handsome cat 14 years ago, to the day, on my eighteenth birthday.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 Malcolm_X_Machina \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n18. Our dog is still adjusting to our presence, but we can already sense his joy at being loved!”<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 tamsieto \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nIsn’t it wonderful to hear these adorable stories from these people? It makes us believe in the goodness of humanity. Did you ever rescue a cat or a dog or any other animal? if you did, we would love to hear you out! For more stories, keep visiting us and stay tuned.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Did you know that every year, over 6.5 million animals enter shelters. It can happen for a variety of reasons, including health and behavior\\\\ issues, as well as body size. But, thankfully, some people aren’t terrified of “problems” like these. They gladly accept these creatures into their homes and lavish them with affection. 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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n4. \u201cI adopted this 25-pound cat. He\u2019s awesome and loves me very much if you can\u2019t tell.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 LateNightLosers420 \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n5. \u201cWe try to tell Cooper Knox we\u2019ll \u2019be back soon,\u2019 but then we just end up taking him with us.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 MuriloGomes8 \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n6. \u201cPicking up Sophie from the animal shelter \u2014 showing her mom where to sign!\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 screaming_avacado \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n7. \u201cPicked up my new best friend from the shelter today! Meet Bosewick!\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 wutnow2019 \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n8. \u201cMy rescue dog feels safe up on my shoulders.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 arvhult \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n9. \u201cThis is my 14-year-old adopted cat, Vonnie. He had been in a cage for months and now he\u2019s my best friend.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 shaaane92 \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n10. \u201cHe\u2019s ours! After bouncing from shelter to shelter and rescue to rescue…he finally found his forever home.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 jamesroberts7777 \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n11. \u201cI rescued a cat in 2020 that had been at the shelter for 11 years. They were worried she would be antisocial and not able to adapt to a home after spending such a long time in a cage.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 Cactuscanoe \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n12. \u201cComing home from the dog shelter with this girl!\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 lukileczo \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n13. \u201cAfter months on the shelter waitlist, today I got to bring home little Theodora!\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 snoogiebee \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n14. \u201cIn under a month, she went from being scared of everyone to sleeping with a smile on her face while cuddling.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 its420honeybun \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n15. “This is why I enjoy adopting.” “The connection is undeniable.”<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 timemanagement77 \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n16. “Rescuing is a wonderful feeling, and it’s even better knowing you’re giving a dog a second chance at a happy life.”<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 Mariajosegirl \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n17. \u201cAdopted my handsome cat 14 years ago, to the day, on my eighteenth birthday.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 Malcolm_X_Machina \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n18. Our dog is still adjusting to our presence, but we can already sense his joy at being loved!”<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 tamsieto \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nIsn’t it wonderful to hear these adorable stories from these people? It makes us believe in the goodness of humanity. Did you ever rescue a cat or a dog or any other animal? if you did, we would love to hear you out! For more stories, keep visiting us and stay tuned.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Did you know that every year, over 6.5 million animals enter shelters. It can happen for a variety of reasons, including health and behavior\\\\ issues, as well as body size. But, thankfully, some people aren’t terrified of “problems” like these. They gladly accept these creatures into their homes and lavish them with affection. 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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n5. \u201cWe try to tell Cooper Knox we\u2019ll \u2019be back soon,\u2019 but then we just end up taking him with us.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 MuriloGomes8 \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n6. \u201cPicking up Sophie from the animal shelter \u2014 showing her mom where to sign!\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 screaming_avacado \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n7. \u201cPicked up my new best friend from the shelter today! Meet Bosewick!\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 wutnow2019 \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n8. \u201cMy rescue dog feels safe up on my shoulders.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 arvhult \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n9. \u201cThis is my 14-year-old adopted cat, Vonnie. He had been in a cage for months and now he\u2019s my best friend.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 shaaane92 \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n10. \u201cHe\u2019s ours! After bouncing from shelter to shelter and rescue to rescue…he finally found his forever home.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 jamesroberts7777 \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n11. \u201cI rescued a cat in 2020 that had been at the shelter for 11 years. They were worried she would be antisocial and not able to adapt to a home after spending such a long time in a cage.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 Cactuscanoe \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n12. \u201cComing home from the dog shelter with this girl!\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 lukileczo \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n13. \u201cAfter months on the shelter waitlist, today I got to bring home little Theodora!\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 snoogiebee \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n14. \u201cIn under a month, she went from being scared of everyone to sleeping with a smile on her face while cuddling.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 its420honeybun \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n15. “This is why I enjoy adopting.” “The connection is undeniable.”<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 timemanagement77 \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n16. “Rescuing is a wonderful feeling, and it’s even better knowing you’re giving a dog a second chance at a happy life.”<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 Mariajosegirl \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n17. \u201cAdopted my handsome cat 14 years ago, to the day, on my eighteenth birthday.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 Malcolm_X_Machina \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n18. Our dog is still adjusting to our presence, but we can already sense his joy at being loved!”<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 tamsieto \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nIsn’t it wonderful to hear these adorable stories from these people? It makes us believe in the goodness of humanity. Did you ever rescue a cat or a dog or any other animal? if you did, we would love to hear you out! For more stories, keep visiting us and stay tuned.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Did you know that every year, over 6.5 million animals enter shelters. It can happen for a variety of reasons, including health and behavior\\\\ issues, as well as body size. But, thankfully, some people aren’t terrified of “problems” like these. They gladly accept these creatures into their homes and lavish them with affection. 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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n6. \u201cPicking up Sophie from the animal shelter \u2014 showing her mom where to sign!\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 screaming_avacado \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n7. \u201cPicked up my new best friend from the shelter today! Meet Bosewick!\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 wutnow2019 \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n8. \u201cMy rescue dog feels safe up on my shoulders.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 arvhult \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n9. \u201cThis is my 14-year-old adopted cat, Vonnie. He had been in a cage for months and now he\u2019s my best friend.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 shaaane92 \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n10. \u201cHe\u2019s ours! After bouncing from shelter to shelter and rescue to rescue…he finally found his forever home.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 jamesroberts7777 \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n11. \u201cI rescued a cat in 2020 that had been at the shelter for 11 years. They were worried she would be antisocial and not able to adapt to a home after spending such a long time in a cage.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 Cactuscanoe \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n12. \u201cComing home from the dog shelter with this girl!\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 lukileczo \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n13. \u201cAfter months on the shelter waitlist, today I got to bring home little Theodora!\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 snoogiebee \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n14. \u201cIn under a month, she went from being scared of everyone to sleeping with a smile on her face while cuddling.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 its420honeybun \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n15. “This is why I enjoy adopting.” “The connection is undeniable.”<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 timemanagement77 \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n16. “Rescuing is a wonderful feeling, and it’s even better knowing you’re giving a dog a second chance at a happy life.”<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 Mariajosegirl \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n17. \u201cAdopted my handsome cat 14 years ago, to the day, on my eighteenth birthday.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 Malcolm_X_Machina \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n18. Our dog is still adjusting to our presence, but we can already sense his joy at being loved!”<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 tamsieto \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nIsn’t it wonderful to hear these adorable stories from these people? It makes us believe in the goodness of humanity. Did you ever rescue a cat or a dog or any other animal? if you did, we would love to hear you out! For more stories, keep visiting us and stay tuned.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Did you know that every year, over 6.5 million animals enter shelters. It can happen for a variety of reasons, including health and behavior\\\\ issues, as well as body size. But, thankfully, some people aren’t terrified of “problems” like these. They gladly accept these creatures into their homes and lavish them with affection. 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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n7. \u201cPicked up my new best friend from the shelter today! Meet Bosewick!\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 wutnow2019 \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n8. \u201cMy rescue dog feels safe up on my shoulders.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 arvhult \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n9. \u201cThis is my 14-year-old adopted cat, Vonnie. He had been in a cage for months and now he\u2019s my best friend.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 shaaane92 \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n10. \u201cHe\u2019s ours! After bouncing from shelter to shelter and rescue to rescue…he finally found his forever home.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 jamesroberts7777 \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n11. \u201cI rescued a cat in 2020 that had been at the shelter for 11 years. They were worried she would be antisocial and not able to adapt to a home after spending such a long time in a cage.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 Cactuscanoe \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n12. \u201cComing home from the dog shelter with this girl!\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 lukileczo \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n13. \u201cAfter months on the shelter waitlist, today I got to bring home little Theodora!\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 snoogiebee \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n14. \u201cIn under a month, she went from being scared of everyone to sleeping with a smile on her face while cuddling.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 its420honeybun \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n15. “This is why I enjoy adopting.” “The connection is undeniable.”<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 timemanagement77 \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n16. “Rescuing is a wonderful feeling, and it’s even better knowing you’re giving a dog a second chance at a happy life.”<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 Mariajosegirl \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n17. \u201cAdopted my handsome cat 14 years ago, to the day, on my eighteenth birthday.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 Malcolm_X_Machina \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n18. Our dog is still adjusting to our presence, but we can already sense his joy at being loved!”<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 tamsieto \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nIsn’t it wonderful to hear these adorable stories from these people? It makes us believe in the goodness of humanity. Did you ever rescue a cat or a dog or any other animal? if you did, we would love to hear you out! For more stories, keep visiting us and stay tuned.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Did you know that every year, over 6.5 million animals enter shelters. It can happen for a variety of reasons, including health and behavior\\\\ issues, as well as body size. But, thankfully, some people aren’t terrified of “problems” like these. They gladly accept these creatures into their homes and lavish them with affection. 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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n8. \u201cMy rescue dog feels safe up on my shoulders.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 arvhult \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n9. \u201cThis is my 14-year-old adopted cat, Vonnie. He had been in a cage for months and now he\u2019s my best friend.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 shaaane92 \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n10. \u201cHe\u2019s ours! After bouncing from shelter to shelter and rescue to rescue…he finally found his forever home.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 jamesroberts7777 \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n11. \u201cI rescued a cat in 2020 that had been at the shelter for 11 years. They were worried she would be antisocial and not able to adapt to a home after spending such a long time in a cage.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 Cactuscanoe \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n12. \u201cComing home from the dog shelter with this girl!\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 lukileczo \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n13. \u201cAfter months on the shelter waitlist, today I got to bring home little Theodora!\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 snoogiebee \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n14. \u201cIn under a month, she went from being scared of everyone to sleeping with a smile on her face while cuddling.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 its420honeybun \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n15. “This is why I enjoy adopting.” “The connection is undeniable.”<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 timemanagement77 \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n16. “Rescuing is a wonderful feeling, and it’s even better knowing you’re giving a dog a second chance at a happy life.”<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 Mariajosegirl \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n17. \u201cAdopted my handsome cat 14 years ago, to the day, on my eighteenth birthday.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 Malcolm_X_Machina \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n18. Our dog is still adjusting to our presence, but we can already sense his joy at being loved!”<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 tamsieto \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nIsn’t it wonderful to hear these adorable stories from these people? It makes us believe in the goodness of humanity. Did you ever rescue a cat or a dog or any other animal? if you did, we would love to hear you out! For more stories, keep visiting us and stay tuned.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Did you know that every year, over 6.5 million animals enter shelters. It can happen for a variety of reasons, including health and behavior\\\\ issues, as well as body size. But, thankfully, some people aren’t terrified of “problems” like these. They gladly accept these creatures into their homes and lavish them with affection. 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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n9. \u201cThis is my 14-year-old adopted cat, Vonnie. He had been in a cage for months and now he\u2019s my best friend.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 shaaane92 \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n10. \u201cHe\u2019s ours! After bouncing from shelter to shelter and rescue to rescue…he finally found his forever home.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 jamesroberts7777 \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n11. \u201cI rescued a cat in 2020 that had been at the shelter for 11 years. They were worried she would be antisocial and not able to adapt to a home after spending such a long time in a cage.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 Cactuscanoe \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n12. \u201cComing home from the dog shelter with this girl!\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 lukileczo \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n13. \u201cAfter months on the shelter waitlist, today I got to bring home little Theodora!\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 snoogiebee \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n14. \u201cIn under a month, she went from being scared of everyone to sleeping with a smile on her face while cuddling.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 its420honeybun \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n15. “This is why I enjoy adopting.” “The connection is undeniable.”<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 timemanagement77 \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n16. “Rescuing is a wonderful feeling, and it’s even better knowing you’re giving a dog a second chance at a happy life.”<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 Mariajosegirl \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n17. \u201cAdopted my handsome cat 14 years ago, to the day, on my eighteenth birthday.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 Malcolm_X_Machina \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n18. Our dog is still adjusting to our presence, but we can already sense his joy at being loved!”<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 tamsieto \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nIsn’t it wonderful to hear these adorable stories from these people? It makes us believe in the goodness of humanity. Did you ever rescue a cat or a dog or any other animal? if you did, we would love to hear you out! For more stories, keep visiting us and stay tuned.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Did you know that every year, over 6.5 million animals enter shelters. It can happen for a variety of reasons, including health and behavior\\\\ issues, as well as body size. But, thankfully, some people aren’t terrified of “problems” like these. They gladly accept these creatures into their homes and lavish them with affection. It is […] More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":23,"featured_media":178083,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[116,55,276],"tags":[3441,3987,65,3818,101,3720,5561,6327,178,7092],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/fa7ea85c9bb48e46d9349499f5.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/178081"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/23"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=178081"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/178081\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":178123,"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/178081\/revisions\/178123"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/178083"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=178081"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=178081"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=178081"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n10. \u201cHe\u2019s ours! After bouncing from shelter to shelter and rescue to rescue…he finally found his forever home.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 jamesroberts7777 \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n11. \u201cI rescued a cat in 2020 that had been at the shelter for 11 years. They were worried she would be antisocial and not able to adapt to a home after spending such a long time in a cage.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 Cactuscanoe \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n12. \u201cComing home from the dog shelter with this girl!\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 lukileczo \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n13. \u201cAfter months on the shelter waitlist, today I got to bring home little Theodora!\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 snoogiebee \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n14. \u201cIn under a month, she went from being scared of everyone to sleeping with a smile on her face while cuddling.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 its420honeybun \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n15. “This is why I enjoy adopting.” “The connection is undeniable.”<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 timemanagement77 \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n16. “Rescuing is a wonderful feeling, and it’s even better knowing you’re giving a dog a second chance at a happy life.”<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 Mariajosegirl \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n17. \u201cAdopted my handsome cat 14 years ago, to the day, on my eighteenth birthday.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 Malcolm_X_Machina \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n18. Our dog is still adjusting to our presence, but we can already sense his joy at being loved!”<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 tamsieto \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nIsn’t it wonderful to hear these adorable stories from these people? It makes us believe in the goodness of humanity. Did you ever rescue a cat or a dog or any other animal? if you did, we would love to hear you out! For more stories, keep visiting us and stay tuned.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Did you know that every year, over 6.5 million animals enter shelters. It can happen for a variety of reasons, including health and behavior\\\\ issues, as well as body size. But, thankfully, some people aren’t terrified of “problems” like these. They gladly accept these creatures into their homes and lavish them with affection. It is […] More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":23,"featured_media":178083,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[116,55,276],"tags":[3441,3987,65,3818,101,3720,5561,6327,178,7092],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/fa7ea85c9bb48e46d9349499f5.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/178081"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/23"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=178081"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/178081\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":178123,"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/178081\/revisions\/178123"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/178083"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=178081"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=178081"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=178081"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n11. \u201cI rescued a cat in 2020 that had been at the shelter for 11 years. They were worried she would be antisocial and not able to adapt to a home after spending such a long time in a cage.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 Cactuscanoe \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n12. \u201cComing home from the dog shelter with this girl!\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 lukileczo \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n13. \u201cAfter months on the shelter waitlist, today I got to bring home little Theodora!\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 snoogiebee \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n14. \u201cIn under a month, she went from being scared of everyone to sleeping with a smile on her face while cuddling.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 its420honeybun \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n15. “This is why I enjoy adopting.” “The connection is undeniable.”<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 timemanagement77 \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n16. “Rescuing is a wonderful feeling, and it’s even better knowing you’re giving a dog a second chance at a happy life.”<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 Mariajosegirl \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n17. \u201cAdopted my handsome cat 14 years ago, to the day, on my eighteenth birthday.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 Malcolm_X_Machina \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n18. Our dog is still adjusting to our presence, but we can already sense his joy at being loved!”<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 tamsieto \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nIsn’t it wonderful to hear these adorable stories from these people? It makes us believe in the goodness of humanity. Did you ever rescue a cat or a dog or any other animal? if you did, we would love to hear you out! For more stories, keep visiting us and stay tuned.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Did you know that every year, over 6.5 million animals enter shelters. It can happen for a variety of reasons, including health and behavior\\\\ issues, as well as body size. But, thankfully, some people aren’t terrified of “problems” like these. They gladly accept these creatures into their homes and lavish them with affection. It is […] More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":23,"featured_media":178083,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[116,55,276],"tags":[3441,3987,65,3818,101,3720,5561,6327,178,7092],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/fa7ea85c9bb48e46d9349499f5.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/178081"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/23"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=178081"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/178081\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":178123,"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/178081\/revisions\/178123"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/178083"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=178081"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=178081"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=178081"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n12. \u201cComing home from the dog shelter with this girl!\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 lukileczo \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n13. \u201cAfter months on the shelter waitlist, today I got to bring home little Theodora!\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 snoogiebee \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n14. \u201cIn under a month, she went from being scared of everyone to sleeping with a smile on her face while cuddling.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 its420honeybun \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n15. “This is why I enjoy adopting.” “The connection is undeniable.”<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 timemanagement77 \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n16. “Rescuing is a wonderful feeling, and it’s even better knowing you’re giving a dog a second chance at a happy life.”<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 Mariajosegirl \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n17. \u201cAdopted my handsome cat 14 years ago, to the day, on my eighteenth birthday.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 Malcolm_X_Machina \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n18. Our dog is still adjusting to our presence, but we can already sense his joy at being loved!”<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 tamsieto \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nIsn’t it wonderful to hear these adorable stories from these people? It makes us believe in the goodness of humanity. Did you ever rescue a cat or a dog or any other animal? if you did, we would love to hear you out! For more stories, keep visiting us and stay tuned.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Did you know that every year, over 6.5 million animals enter shelters. It can happen for a variety of reasons, including health and behavior\\\\ issues, as well as body size. But, thankfully, some people aren’t terrified of “problems” like these. They gladly accept these creatures into their homes and lavish them with affection. It is […] More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":23,"featured_media":178083,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[116,55,276],"tags":[3441,3987,65,3818,101,3720,5561,6327,178,7092],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/fa7ea85c9bb48e46d9349499f5.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/178081"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/23"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=178081"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/178081\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":178123,"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/178081\/revisions\/178123"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/178083"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=178081"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=178081"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=178081"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n13. \u201cAfter months on the shelter waitlist, today I got to bring home little Theodora!\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 snoogiebee \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n14. \u201cIn under a month, she went from being scared of everyone to sleeping with a smile on her face while cuddling.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 its420honeybun \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n15. “This is why I enjoy adopting.” “The connection is undeniable.”<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 timemanagement77 \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n16. “Rescuing is a wonderful feeling, and it’s even better knowing you’re giving a dog a second chance at a happy life.”<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 Mariajosegirl \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n17. \u201cAdopted my handsome cat 14 years ago, to the day, on my eighteenth birthday.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 Malcolm_X_Machina \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n18. Our dog is still adjusting to our presence, but we can already sense his joy at being loved!”<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 tamsieto \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nIsn’t it wonderful to hear these adorable stories from these people? It makes us believe in the goodness of humanity. Did you ever rescue a cat or a dog or any other animal? if you did, we would love to hear you out! For more stories, keep visiting us and stay tuned.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Did you know that every year, over 6.5 million animals enter shelters. It can happen for a variety of reasons, including health and behavior\\\\ issues, as well as body size. But, thankfully, some people aren’t terrified of “problems” like these. They gladly accept these creatures into their homes and lavish them with affection. It is […] More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":23,"featured_media":178083,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[116,55,276],"tags":[3441,3987,65,3818,101,3720,5561,6327,178,7092],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/fa7ea85c9bb48e46d9349499f5.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/178081"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/23"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=178081"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/178081\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":178123,"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/178081\/revisions\/178123"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/178083"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=178081"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=178081"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=178081"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n14. \u201cIn under a month, she went from being scared of everyone to sleeping with a smile on her face while cuddling.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 its420honeybun \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n15. “This is why I enjoy adopting.” “The connection is undeniable.”<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 timemanagement77 \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n16. “Rescuing is a wonderful feeling, and it’s even better knowing you’re giving a dog a second chance at a happy life.”<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 Mariajosegirl \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n17. \u201cAdopted my handsome cat 14 years ago, to the day, on my eighteenth birthday.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 Malcolm_X_Machina \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n18. Our dog is still adjusting to our presence, but we can already sense his joy at being loved!”<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 tamsieto \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nIsn’t it wonderful to hear these adorable stories from these people? It makes us believe in the goodness of humanity. Did you ever rescue a cat or a dog or any other animal? if you did, we would love to hear you out! For more stories, keep visiting us and stay tuned.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Did you know that every year, over 6.5 million animals enter shelters. It can happen for a variety of reasons, including health and behavior\\\\ issues, as well as body size. But, thankfully, some people aren’t terrified of “problems” like these. They gladly accept these creatures into their homes and lavish them with affection. It is […] More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":23,"featured_media":178083,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[116,55,276],"tags":[3441,3987,65,3818,101,3720,5561,6327,178,7092],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/fa7ea85c9bb48e46d9349499f5.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/178081"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/23"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=178081"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/178081\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":178123,"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/178081\/revisions\/178123"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/178083"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=178081"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=178081"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=178081"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n15. “This is why I enjoy adopting.” “The connection is undeniable.”<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 timemanagement77 \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n16. “Rescuing is a wonderful feeling, and it’s even better knowing you’re giving a dog a second chance at a happy life.”<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 Mariajosegirl \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n17. \u201cAdopted my handsome cat 14 years ago, to the day, on my eighteenth birthday.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 Malcolm_X_Machina \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n18. Our dog is still adjusting to our presence, but we can already sense his joy at being loved!”<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 tamsieto \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nIsn’t it wonderful to hear these adorable stories from these people? It makes us believe in the goodness of humanity. Did you ever rescue a cat or a dog or any other animal? if you did, we would love to hear you out! For more stories, keep visiting us and stay tuned.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Did you know that every year, over 6.5 million animals enter shelters. It can happen for a variety of reasons, including health and behavior\\\\ issues, as well as body size. But, thankfully, some people aren’t terrified of “problems” like these. They gladly accept these creatures into their homes and lavish them with affection. It is […] More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":23,"featured_media":178083,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[116,55,276],"tags":[3441,3987,65,3818,101,3720,5561,6327,178,7092],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/fa7ea85c9bb48e46d9349499f5.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/178081"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/23"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=178081"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/178081\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":178123,"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/178081\/revisions\/178123"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/178083"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=178081"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=178081"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=178081"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n16. “Rescuing is a wonderful feeling, and it’s even better knowing you’re giving a dog a second chance at a happy life.”<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 Mariajosegirl \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n17. \u201cAdopted my handsome cat 14 years ago, to the day, on my eighteenth birthday.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 Malcolm_X_Machina \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n18. Our dog is still adjusting to our presence, but we can already sense his joy at being loved!”<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 tamsieto \/ Reddit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nIsn’t it wonderful to hear these adorable stories from these people? It makes us believe in the goodness of humanity. Did you ever rescue a cat or a dog or any other animal? if you did, we would love to hear you out! For more stories, keep visiting us and stay tuned.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Did you know that every year, over 6.5 million animals enter shelters. It can happen for a variety of reasons, including health and behavior\\\\ issues, as well as body size. But, thankfully, some people aren’t terrified of “problems” like these. They gladly accept these creatures into their homes and lavish them with affection. It is […] More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":23,"featured_media":178083,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[116,55,276],"tags":[3441,3987,65,3818,101,3720,5561,6327,178,7092],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/fa7ea85c9bb48e46d9349499f5.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/178081"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/23"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=178081"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/178081\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":178123,"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/178081\/revisions\/178123"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/178083"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=178081"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=178081"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/defused.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=178081"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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