Meet The Newly Adopted Faces Of The Week (13 Images + 2 Videos)

Ready to smile? Each week we are featuring the newly adopted pets of the week! From kittens and puppies to families and seniors! Is there a lovelier sight than an animal being adopted?! We wholeheartedly thank those who have adopted, providing animals with a loving, comfortable and warm home. There's literally nothing better.

For those of you who are thinking about getting a pet, just remember; adopt, don't shop.

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"My brother adopted a shelter cat a few days ago, and she’s easily the friendliest and cuddliest cat I’ve ever met. This is her after knowing me for all of 4 hours. Everyone, meet Poncho."

via u/Snekpon
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"A friend’s dog found him in a field and brought him home."

via u/2Fly333
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"Meet Olive. I’m taking her because she’s too hyper for her current family. So help me welcome her to my tribe."

via u/sportamous
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"I waited 24 years until I was in a stable enough situation to get a dog. It was worth every second - I love you Diego!"

via u/iamsoveryverytired
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"My sister adopted a cat. Turns out the cat was pregnant. They’re as mischievous as they look.."

via u/emilylydian
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"I’ve been waiting years for a cat, I knew I *needed* one. I was renting and wasn’t allowed. I closed on my first home Friday, and brought this girl home Saturday. I’ve been on cloud 9 ever since. Meet Duchess!!!"

via u/potterprincess4
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"Found under the hood of our car this morning. I'm so happy I didn't just start my car. Yes, we're keeping him!"

via u/bruisedtonsilz
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"I always thought I’d get a big, f*** off, wolf-like dog. Saw this adorable little boy in the shelter and I was powerless. All my expectations melted away along with my heart. Meet Luke!"

via u/theonlyftg
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"Adopted a grizzled veteran who is missing an eye, chunks out of his ears, and the ability to meow"

via u/ramblingroze
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"His name is Noche, I adopted him this morning :)"

via u/Sweetboylos
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"I adopted the ginger one recently, found it on the street. My other cat ( who's also a rescue) seems to like him immediately."

via u/yunoookumura
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"Meet Harry Potts, just rescued from the shelter!"

via u/ssnc17
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"After years of not being allowed to have a cat, meet Nico :)"

via u/Ny0H0H0
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"Adopted this brother sister duo that are half husky and half miniature pinscher and we named Lilo and Stitch. I’d say they are happy!"

via u/alotofeffwords
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"This baby came walking across my driveway at 8pm, nobody in sight on my street. It’s skinny, raggedy and smelled strongly when I picked it up. We have him cleaned up, fed/watered, and is now wrapped snuggly in a heated pad. I think this is my baby now."

via u/Watoosky

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Meet The Newly Adopted Faces Of The Week (13 Images + 2 Videos)

"My brother adopted a shelter cat a few days ago, and she’s easily the friendliest and cuddliest cat I’ve ever met. This is her after knowing me for all of 4 hours. Everyone, meet Poncho."

"A friend’s dog found him in a field and brought him home."

"Meet Olive. I’m taking her because she’s too hyper for her current family. So help me welcome her to my tribe."

"I waited 24 years until I was in a stable enough situation to get a dog. It was worth every second - I love you Diego!"

"My sister adopted a cat. Turns out the cat was pregnant. They’re as mischievous as they look.."

"I’ve been waiting years for a cat, I knew I needed one. I was renting and wasn’t allowed. I closed on my first home Friday, and brought this girl home Saturday. I’ve been on cloud 9 ever since. Meet Duchess!!!"

"Found under the hood of our car this morning. I'm so happy I didn't just start my car. Yes, we're keeping him!"

"I always thought I’d get a big, f*** off, wolf-like dog. Saw this adorable little boy in the shelter and I was powerless. All my expectations melted away along with my heart. Meet Luke!"

"Adopted a grizzled veteran who is missing an eye, chunks out of his ears, and the ability to meow"

"His name is Noche, I adopted him this morning :)"

"I adopted the ginger one recently, found it on the street. My other cat ( who's also a rescue) seems to like him immediately."

"Meet Harry Potts, just rescued from the shelter!"

"After years of not being allowed to have a cat, meet Nico :)"

"Adopted this brother sister duo that are half husky and half miniature pinscher and we named Lilo and Stitch. I’d say they are happy!"

"This baby came walking across my driveway at 8pm, nobody in sight on my street. It’s skinny, raggedy and smelled strongly when I picked it up. We have him cleaned up, fed/watered, and is now wrapped snuggly in a heated pad. I think this is my baby now."

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Meet The Newly Adopted Faces Of The Week (13 Images + 2 Videos)

"My brother adopted a shelter cat a few days ago, and she’s easily the friendliest and cuddliest cat I’ve ever met. This is her after knowing me for all of 4 hours. Everyone, meet Poncho."

"A friend’s dog found him in a field and brought him home."

"Meet Olive. I’m taking her because she’s too hyper for her current family. So help me welcome her to my tribe."

"I waited 24 years until I was in a stable enough situation to get a dog. It was worth every second - I love you Diego!"

"My sister adopted a cat. Turns out the cat was pregnant. They’re as mischievous as they look.."

"I’ve been waiting years for a cat, I knew I *needed* one. I was renting and wasn’t allowed. I closed on my first home Friday, and brought this girl home Saturday. I’ve been on cloud 9 ever since. Meet Duchess!!!"

"Found under the hood of our car this morning. I'm so happy I didn't just start my car. Yes, we're keeping him!"

"I always thought I’d get a big, f*** off, wolf-like dog. Saw this adorable little boy in the shelter and I was powerless. All my expectations melted away along with my heart. Meet Luke!"

"Adopted a grizzled veteran who is missing an eye, chunks out of his ears, and the ability to meow"

"His name is Noche, I adopted him this morning :)"

"I adopted the ginger one recently, found it on the street. My other cat ( who's also a rescue) seems to like him immediately."

"Meet Harry Potts, just rescued from the shelter!"

"After years of not being allowed to have a cat, meet Nico :)"

"Adopted this brother sister duo that are half husky and half miniature pinscher and we named Lilo and Stitch. I’d say they are happy!"

"This baby came walking across my driveway at 8pm, nobody in sight on my street. It’s skinny, raggedy and smelled strongly when I picked it up. We have him cleaned up, fed/watered, and is now wrapped snuggly in a heated pad. I think this is my baby now."

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"I’ve been waiting years for a cat, I knew I needed one. I was renting and wasn’t allowed. I closed on my first home Friday, and brought this girl home Saturday. I’ve been on cloud 9 ever since. Meet Duchess!!!"