adopted

‘We adopted a "pound puppy" for Xmas, and did we ever luck out.’: A quiet, overlooked shelter dog finds his forever home just in time for the holidays, immediately charming a dozen visitors and proving his worth as a gentle, calming presence in the family

Laurent Shinar

Skittish feral cat hides in lady's yard for months, sneaking in for food every night, then one day, she comes home with a surprise of 3 newborn kittens: 'I'm just so glad that I was able to give her a loving home'

Mariel Ruvinsky

‘He can't find his food bowl in front of his face, usually. I also think he may have a touch of the doggy dementia, as well.’: Frozen neglected senior dog, rescued and adopted by an owner determined to give him a retirement full of joy, love and yogurt

Laurent Shinar

Orange kitten gets adopted by cat mom whose 9-year-old kitty crossed the rainbow bridge, she promptly returns to adopt his bonded brother to keep her feline family purrfectly whole

Blake Seidel

Adorable stray kitten follows trick-or-treater home on Halloween and becomes the sweetest treat they collected all night: 'It's been a week of a full belly, snuggles, and a heated blanket'

Mariel Ruvinsky

'If you’re gonna keep two well, you might as well just keep all three': What started as a foster mission turned into a furever home for three rescued kittens

Sarah Brown

'I was giggling': Strict parents force their adopted 19-year-old daughter to break up with her boyfriend even though she's an adult, boyfriend gets $300 of petty payback

Elna McHilderson

‘On New Year’s Day of 2025 the Cat Distribution System placed a tiny kitten in the top of a tree near the #2 basket of the disc golf course.’: The wholesome holiday season story of the stray cat who found itself adopted by a family full of canine siblings

Laurent Shinar

'[A cat] invited himself into my apartment and adopted me': Friendly feline in need of medical attention knew to ask help from a hearty hooman, who also adopts him

Ayala Sorotsky

'Finnegan wasn't made for outdoor life': Heartwarming cat dad rescues lonely forest feline from feral fate and transforms him into a pampered city kitty through the power of love

Blake Seidel

'She kept making happy chirps and air biscuits so… I'm keeping her': Gas station employee finds an affectionate tortie kitten near the I-20, and despite recently adopting 2 other cats, takes her home

Jesse Kessenheimer

'I have been afraid of these dogs for so long, now I can’t imagine my life without him': After years of fear, one woman adopts a shy rescue Doberman and finds the sweetest companion she never expected

Sarah Brown

Mom who did not want a cat falls in love with her daughter's newly-adopted tiny kitten and starts knitting adorable vests for her: '[Mom] loves her more than she loves us now!'

Mariel Ruvinsky

'Four years ago, I got my cat a puppy': Owner of a ginger cat adopts a doggo for him, the kitty instantly ambushes him with endless affection

Mariel Ruvinsky

2 Dalmatians adopts the litter of 4 kittens that their owners rescued and fostered, leaving the humans with no choice but to keep all the kittens

Mariel Ruvinsky

Previous homeowners abandon 13-year-old cat, leaving a manual for the next residents, the scared kitty disappears but comes back a year later and is welcomed with love

Mariel Ruvinsky