Meet the Newly Adopted Faces of the Week: 21 Wholesome Dog Adoption Stories

Although you call your doggo your biological child, we all know that this furry wonder is actually a rescue. He may not know it yet, or you may have hidden the truth from your pooch, but he is most certainly…. ADOPTED. You brought this wholesome good boy into your home and now he's a bone-afide part of the family. Get ready to see this week's other rescue stories of pups who have a similar story, becoming the newest member of their hooman family.

Every doggo deserves a furrever home and folks who bring in a pup from the pound are giving them a new lease on life. Some of these dogs have a bit of a bad past with their previous hoomans, but we know that now they're being adopted, they've got a new shining life ahead of them full of dog beaches, walks at the park, and of course, an outrageous amount of toys to destroy. So this week, we've scoured the depths of the Interwebs to bring you the handsomest, most-beautiful faces of adopted doggos. Want more wholesome goodness? Check out this story about a pooch who mistakenly became the star of a marriage proposal.

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We found her after she was hit by a car and assisted her with an operation. Today his wound is healing!

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Rescued from life as a bait dog because he was too gentle to fight. Now a deeply cherished member of the family.

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Gizzard is brand new rescue and is feeling better after just a few days!

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We have a contractor at my house and my rescue proceeded to jump in the watchtower (top of the couch) to greet him with her Peep toy. She's had this in her mouth for close to 20 min straight now. She's cute.

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We're 6 weeks in!

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My foster babe is on a trial sleepover with his potential new dad…

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Pepper slept very well throughout the evening. Vet said it was ok to give her a bath, so long as she is quickly dried off. So she’s been bathed & is in good spirits this Sunday ??

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I so love seeing her smiling when she’s sleeping. She’s been attached to me today. ??????

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From a scraggly street dog with 11 babies to a fluffy, happy lapdog

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He rescued me too and still does every day ??

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happy second gotcha day to birdie girl! we are so grateful she came into our lives!

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My rescue pup wondering how he can acquire some of my snack.

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5 years ago today Buda found a family that loves and cares for him ???? And we found the best friend we could ever wish for

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Bobbie the potcake loving spring!

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Barkley in his new home.

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Penny and Athena. My rescue is settling in nicely after 3 days of very strict and controlled meet and greets! So thankful to have such a sweet and welcoming pup that has made Penny feel right at home ??

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My rescue monsters right now, I think they are a happy pair

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awww on our walk i asked Yogi Bear if he would like a treat and he sat down and waited ??????

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This is Bob. I love him. You should definitely NOT rescue a dog from a shelter. They’re terrible.

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Welcome to safety. ??

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I painted a miniature version of my rescue, Mac, to leave with my mom so she won’t miss him when we move out next week. ??

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Meet the Newly Adopted Faces of the Week: 21 Wholesome Dog Adoption Stories

We found her after she was hit by a car and assisted her with an operation. Today his wound is healing!

Rescued from life as a bait dog because he was too gentle to fight. Now a deeply cherished member of the family.

Gizzard is brand new rescue and is feeling better after just a few days!

We have a contractor at my house and my rescue proceeded to jump in the watchtower (top of the couch) to greet him with her Peep toy. She's had this in her mouth for close to 20 min straight now. She's cute.

We're 6 weeks in!

My foster babe is on a trial sleepover with his potential new dad…

Pepper slept very well throughout the evening. Vet said it was ok to give her a bath, so long as she is quickly dried off. So she’s been bathed & is in good spirits this Sunday ??

I so love seeing her smiling when she’s sleeping. She’s been attached to me today. ??????

From a scraggly street dog with 11 babies to a fluffy, happy lapdog

He rescued me too and still does every day ??

happy second gotcha day to birdie girl! we are so grateful she came into our lives!

My rescue pup wondering how he can acquire some of my snack.

5 years ago today Buda found a family that loves and cares for him ???? And we found the best friend we could ever wish for

Bobbie the potcake loving spring!

Barkley in his new home.

Penny and Athena. My rescue is settling in nicely after 3 days of very strict and controlled meet and greets! So thankful to have such a sweet and welcoming pup that has made Penny feel right at home ??

My rescue monsters right now, I think they are a happy pair

awww on our walk i asked Yogi Bear if he would like a treat and he sat down and waited ??????

This is Bob. I love him. You should definitely NOT rescue a dog from a shelter. They’re terrible.

Welcome to safety. ??

I painted a miniature version of my rescue, Mac, to leave with my mom so she won’t miss him when we move out next week. ??

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