21 Adoption Stories, Filled With Love And Gratitude

Mariel Ruvinsky • Writer and Editor

May 14, 2021 10:00 AM EDT

Friday has finally come, and it's time for the most heartwarming collection of wholesomeness you'll see on the internet - adoption stories.

Every week, we scour the internet to find the most wholesome animal adoption stories of the week. From tiny newborn puppies to the most regal and stunning senior and sick kitties. Nothing makes us happier than seeing an animal find its pawfect forever home.

We want to thank each and every one of you for adopting this week - and every week before that. And a special thanks, as always, goes to the ones of you who have taken a senior pet into their homes and the ones of you who rescued a sick pet or a pet with behavioral issues that no one wanted. Every single pet deserves a warm forever home, and every single one of you deserves a huge thank you.

Give the gift of kindness this holiday season by donating to our Giving Tuesday fundraiser to help homeless pets and animals in need! It's time to pay your cat tax!

01
"This beautiful girl was going to be destroyed."

via u/Good_Perspective9290

"On her last day nobody came forward to save her, and I just knew I couldn't let it happen. So I now looking after a very sweet and affectionate cat."
Everyone deservers a chance, even the "less than purrfect" cats among us. Thank you for giving this cat the chance that it needed.
02
"So, I adopted my first cat"

via u/melthewhale

"He's a senior with arthritis, kidney disease, and bad teeth, but he's the absolute sweetest boy; it was love at first sight. He's only been here for an hour, but he seems to be settling into his retirement home nicely."
03
"After 30 Years of Begging My Parents For A Dog, We Compromised and I Moved Out, Got A Gf and Got A Dog. Meet Zeus! (Border Collie/Australian Shepard)"

via u/Viper1089
04
"Adopted a 12 year old cat. Her look tells me she's thankful and I'm smitten"

via u/Ragiv13
05
"My in-laws just got a new pup—say hello to Monster!!"

via u/mmmmmmmmichaelscott
06
"Meet Harvey, his last night sleeping at the shelter was yesterday. Tonight and for the rest of his life he will sleep like a KING."

via u/storeyvicky1728
07
"We found this little guy on a walk in the forest the other night. He was climbing up a cactus, crying, with a little infection, and all alone...now we have a cat."

via u/Jsigel
08
"After 5 years in a flat, we finally bought a house. That could only mean one thing. Meet Mango."

via u/CJBOnTheThrone
09
"These two traveled 6,800 miles with me to start their forever life in the US"

via u/Wildhogs6531
10
"The kitten we are fostering."

via u/Chiiro
11
"Say hello to out new boy, Jasper"

via u/SacredMug
12
"Found him on street hes in good hands now"

via u/TheOpposite3
13
"Today I snuck home a kitten with too many toes. Wish me luck!"

via u/zorozara
14
"The orange kitten I rescued from under my stairs two days ago already knows how to pose like a supermodel."

via u/PolymerPussies
15
"Newest member of our family , little Autumn"

via u/Ptheox
16
"Meet my new adorable child: Beau"

via u/ZozoPooh
17
"A fantastic blep from my newly adopted blind old kitty, Ambrose"

via u/KeyserSozeWearsPrada
18
"My parents adopted a 2 year old cat and an unrelated 12 week old kitten, they've become fast friends"

via u/Bee-rexx
19
"My friend recently got a new kitten and he just sent me this!"

via u/SamVsGarden
20
"Our newest addition! Meet Orion."

via u/dicedtomatoes
21
"Just adopted this boy. I think he’s feeling at home."

via u/Tawlcupofcawfee

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