It’s that blessed time of the month again when Bored Panda makes you smile with heartwarming photos of rescue pets, as they're being welcomed with open arms by their loving new owners leading them to their forever homes. We’ve collected some of the fluffiest and cutest pics of pets getting adopted and we hope they’ll keep you warm as August gives way to Fall.
Remember to upvote your fave animal photos and post your own rescue pet pics in the comment section! In case you need some extra wholesomeness and warmth today, we invite you to look through our previous animal rescue posts from July, June, May, April, March, February, and January. 2020 might be a difficult year, but it’s been great for pets in shelters, don’t you think?
Scroll down for Bored Panda’s interview with the Arizona Humane Society about adopting pets and making them feel right at home.
#1 Lolita’s First Night At Home!
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#2 The Day We Brought Out New Puppy Home From The Spca.
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#3 This Little Cutie Climbed Up On Me While I Applied To Adopt Her
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Kelsey Dickerson, AHS’ Media Relations Specialist, told us that when welcoming a new pet into our homes, it’s essential to realize that each and every animal is different and will go at their own pace.
“Although we may be ready to welcome our pets with open arms and lots of cuddles, our pets may not be on that level yet so it is important to give them time and space to acclimate to their new surroundings, becoming comfortable in the home and have time to decompress and de-stress if needed,” she pointed out that we have to be very patient and understanding of our rescue pets.
#4 Ntbd But This Tiny Doom Came Home With Me From The Shelter Today
#5 Everyone Meet Lily. She’s A Stray That Adopted My Husband And I Today. He’s Not A Cat Person But She Won Him Over With That Adorable Look Of Love
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#6 My GF And I Rescued This Little Guy Today.... Meet Max Everyone
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Fortunately, there are some things that you can do to help this process along. “Make sure your pet has a comfortable, safe, and quiet space they know they can go if they need time away or time to themselves. If there are young children in the house, it also is important to ensure that they understand the do’s and don’ts of interacting with pets (i.e. letting pets come up to you for pets/cuddles, don’t get too close to their face, don’t interfere with feeding times, etc.).”
Welcoming new pets into their new forever homes means taking care of their physical and mental needs, too. So have lots of fresh food, water, and proper shelter prepared in advance. Also try to have a safe space for your new pet, some toys, treats, and (most importantly)—plenty of love and care.
#7 We Adopted This Sweet Old Man Last Week - Meet Woody!
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#8 Became A Dog Dad Recently! Meet Ember!
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#9 Charlie! He Was My Sober Gift To Myself. 130 Days Alcohol Free Today :)
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Kelsey from the Arizona Humane Society said that adoption doesn’t just add a furry friend to your family; it also supports your local animal shelters in their mission to save lives.
“When looking to adopt a pet, it is extremely important to do your research about not only the type of pet you’d like but also the care and needs of that particular pet. Many shelters and rescues are very open and transparent about a pet’s medical and behavioral background, so it is important to fully understand what a pet will need to ensure it has the best quality of life with your family. If you have questions about a pet’s history or the care it will need moving forward, do not be shy to ask the adoption’s counselors or employees helping you with the adoption process,” she explained.
#10 Sugar The Kitten Loved Spca Staff Member Glenn So Much And She Would Always Cry For His Attention. So, He Had To Take Her Home!
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#11 Went To A Cat Rescue/Cafe Yesterday. This Lil Dude Fell Sound Asleep Like This.
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#12 My Friend Adopted This Cutie
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Kelsey added that it’s vital to be realistic about what you can provide your future best buddy “in terms of resources, space, time, and any ongoing medical or behavioral care it may need.” So a husky puppy will need completely different care from a fully-grown cat. And a rabbit will have different needs from a guinea pig.
“At the end of the day, it is OK if you decide you are not ready to commit to adopting. There are many different ways you can still support your local rescues and shelters and help save the lives of pets that don’t directly involve adopting including volunteering, fostering, becoming a donor, and advocating for strong animal protection laws.”
#13 So, My Wife Adopted A Bunny. Turns Out The Bunny Was Pregnant
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#14 ‘I Just Couldn’t Resist’: Actor Dennis Quaid Is Adopting A Lynchburg Shelter Cat Named Dennis Quaid
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#15 1 Month Of Being Adopted, Already My Best Bud!
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#16 Meet The New Dog I Adopted About An Hour Ago,his Name Is Odin
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#17 I Rescued The Cat Off The Street. Photos Before And After. One Year Difference. :)
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#18 Rescued Dove Learns To Eat By Watching Others. No More Force Feeding!
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#19 I Keep Posting My New Baby Everywhere Cause I Am Just Too Proud Of Him! Here Is My Rescue Baby! ?
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#20 Colby = Biggest Love Muffin Ever. All He Wants Is Pets. ...but People Are Usually Afraid Of Him. So, He'll Just Stare At You In Adoration Until You Pet Him. Rescue Doggo
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#21 Albert’s Reaction To Being Broken Out Of The Shelter..... He Could Not Stop Smiling
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#22 This Is Shadow. My Parents Adopted Her Last Week. Her Tail Has Not Stopped Wagging Since (Evident By The Blur Right Behind Her)
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#23 This Is My First Ever Pet That’s All Mine! Not My Brothers. Not My Parents. Not My Kids. Now My (Now Ex) Husband. All Mine! Y’all Meet Cordelia Rose. A Rescue That’s Stolen My Heart!
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#24 The Only Thing My GF Cared About When Moving To A New Appartment Was That She Could Finally Get A Cat. Say Hi To Iroh!
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#25 I Just Moved Into A New Apartment, And They Allow Cats, So I Was Just Sorta Kicking Around The Idea Of Owning My Own Feline Friend. The Next Day I Got An Email. I Went To The Shelter To Meet Smokey
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#26 Coming Home From Dog Shelter With This Girl!
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#27 Stray Dog Who Visited Car Dealership Every Day Gets Adopted And Lands Dream Job As A Greeter At The Dealership
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#28 Always Wanted A Cat Growing Up But Wasn’t Allowed. Today At 30 I Adopted This 4 Year Old Kitty Named Draco!
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#29 An Adopted 14-Year-Old Girl Is Helping Senior Dogs Find A Forever Home Just Like She Did
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#30 I Adopted This One Eyed Cat I Named Loki :)
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#31 I’ve Finally Become A Cat Owner! This Lovely Lady Is 12 Years Old And I Adopted Her Friday!
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#32 We've Adopted An Idiot. A Dramatic Idiot
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#33 Nicola (Top) Was A Bit Worried When We Adopted Him And His Brother... Wolverine Could Not Be Reached For An Opinion.
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#34 Meet Topi. I First Took Care Of Him While His Previous Owner Tried To Find A New Home For Him But I Decided To Adopt Him After All
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#35 Charlie Before And After His Adoption
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#36 Our Toothless Rescue Dog Who Never Retracts Her Tongue
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#37 Three Weeks Since My Daughter Rescued Her....
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#38 Rescued This 15yo, Toothless, Derpy Little Nugget Two Days Ago
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#39 Say Hello To Enzo. Our Snuggly New Rescue And First Rare Pup
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#40 One Day After We Rescued Her On The Verge Of Dying Versus One Month Later I Love Her So Much
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#41 Just Adopted This Sweet Mutt As My First Dog And I Couldn’t Be Happier! A Lifelong Birthday Wish Finally Came True ?she’s 4 And A Rescue And I’m In Love.
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#42 Rescue Dogs Always Appreciate Their Humans
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#43 Everyone Meet Gigabyte! Just Picked Her Up From The Shelter Today!
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#44 I Adopted My First Kitten Last Week. I Might Be Biased But I Think She’s One Of The Most Photogenic Kitties Out There.
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#45 This Cat Is Being Adopted
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#46 The Cat I Adopted While Thru Hiking The Appalachian Trail In 2017, "Odie". He Rode On My Pack Like This All Day And Napped, Or When He Wanted Down To Hike Or Use The Bathroom He'd Get Up And Meow In My Ear
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#47 Just Adopted This Little Girl!! She’s Missing An Eye But That’s Okay:)
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#48 She Was Somehow The Last Of Her Litter To Be Adopted
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#49 My Dog Adopted A Lost Kitten On Our Walk Today. Welcome To The Family Lil Man.
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#50 This Is Johnny, We Adopted Him From A Dog Shelter After Being With An Abusive Family For 12 Months. He Doesn't Trust Anyone, And Today Was The First Time He Agreed To Come To Work With Me.
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#51 We Just Adopted This Baby From A Pet Hoarding Situation With 300 Cats. She Is Only Two And Has Had 4 Litters. She Will Never Be Neglected Again. Meet Scarlet.
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#52 Nacho On The Way Home From The Shelter vs. Today! We Adopted Him At 11 Years Old. He Is The Easiest Dog Ever. His Tail Is Always Wagging And He Loves To Nap. Senior Dogs Need Homes Too!
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#53 I Meant To Adopt An Acd But I Think I Got A Baby Seal
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#54 My First Dog Ever At The Age Of 28, We Just Adopted Him From A Rescue This Morning! Everyone, Meet Elvis!
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#55 I’m Obsessed With Our New Kitten We Rescued, His Name Is Zuko
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#56 My First Rescue. Shes A Scared, Timid, Beautiful One Eye Baby
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#57 Shortly After We Rescued Paul, Loving Cuddles Ensued
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#58 This Is Sadie! We Drove Three Hours To Pick Her Up And We Love Her Already!! ❤️❤️❤️
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#59 Meet The Newest Member Of Our Family. Princess Peach!
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#60 This Is Lucky. He Was Thrown Out Of A Car Window But Thankfully Wasn't Hurt. Now He's My Sweet Boy.
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#61 We Were Concerned That Our Corgi Wouldn’t Like The Stray Kitten We Rescued His Head Is Soaked From Our Corgi Grooming Him.
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#62 My Best Friend Passed Away A Couple Of Days Ago Due To Lupus. She Loved Cats And Wanted Me To Adopt One. So Here's Max.
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#63 This Was My Endgame When I Decided To Adopt A Pair Of Kittens
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#64 Dimitri Sleeping On The Day He Was Adopted
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#65 I Was At The Big Dog Rescue And They Were Washing Puppies, My Mom Was Learning How To Train Our Dogs And I Held A Super Smol Gorl.
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#66 Couple Days Before My 27th Birthday, I Finally Managed To Fulfill My Long-Time Dream Of Rescuing A Shelter Dog.
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#67 Found Him On The Side Of The Road. Meet Cinnabun.
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#68 Scooped This Little Squish Up From Work After She Took Refuge Under A Shipping Crate. Meet Penny, Reddit!
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#69 Absolutely Adore My Tiny Tiger Who Decided To Adopt Me During Lockdown. Shes Mine For Life ?
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