#1 Ernie (Left) Was Adopted Recently And Has One Eye. Goose (Right) Has Both Eyes But Wanted Ernie To Feel Welcome
#3 My Picture Of Lyla And Her Newly Adopted Cat Became My #1 Post Of All Time. As A Thank You, Here’s A Bonus Pic I Call “Don’t Ever Talk To Me Or My Daughter Again!”
Many people who want pets would likely rather go to a store and buy one. However, experts agree that adopting is the better option for a handful of reasons. One of them is preventing overpopulation.
To provide more context, 2023 statistics show that there are 900 million dogs worldwide, with a “large portion” being strays. Worse, 480 million of them were believed to be feral.
#6 Adopted Him 3 Days Ago. I Was Told He’s Very Shy. Every Time I Pet His Stomach He Does This. Is It S Good Sign?
There are also advantages to taking in an adult pet. According to Worldwide Veterinary Service, adult dogs, in particular, already know some basic commands, which makes them easier to be housetrained.
#9 This Is Gizmo, We Just Adopted Him. He's 3yo And The Happiest Most Spoiled Ever Thx Bye
Many people who have adopted pets would agree that having their new furry companion around has improved their mental health. Studies have corroborated this, stating that people who reported losing their sense of purpose have felt more in control of their lives after adopting a pet.
Other studies reveal that having a pet not only improves brain health but also reduces the brain’s age by up to 15 years.
#10 Adoption With A Surprise 😅😍 She Arrived Home And 10 Days Later Had Beautiful Puppies 😍
#11 Jaiminho Just Got Adopted! This 45 Days Old Boy Already Got His First Vet Visit, Sleeps A Lot, Likes To Stay In His Litter Box And Thinks He's A Parrot
People who have apprehensions about adopting a pet may hold misconceptions about shelter animals. Virginia Tech’s College of Veterinary Medicine dispelled those notions, beginning with possible behavioral issues.
“With patience, consistency, and love, most shelter pets can overcome challenges and become well-adjusted, loving companions,” the article reads.
#14 Kringle Got Adopted !!! 🎉🎉 His Adopter Drove 4 1/2 Hours One Way To Get Him!
#15 She Showed Up At The Er I Work At. I Fed Her For A Few Weeks, And I Took Her Home Eventually And Accidentally Adopted A Queen 🤍
We would also like to hear from you, our readers. Which of these pets would you adopt on a whim if you saw them in a shelter? Share your thoughts in the comment boxes below!
#20 Just Adopted These Two! One Is A Lover And The Other Is Spicy, I'm Sure You Can Figure Out Which Is Which
