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Adoption photo & 4 years later ♥️🐶🐾

Adoption day and 5 months later

My new rescued cat. Old, toothless cat named Music. She is avoid any contacts and I never find a family for her. But I decided to provide her for a decent old age

Before N After

Before and after adoption. Yoshi kitten. I rescued him from drawing and soon after found a new loving family for him.

Meet Mika, a week apart

Lola day of rescue, day of adoption, and now 2 years later

Sweet smart and just needed another chance.

<div class="md"><p>Sweet smart and just needed another chance.</p>
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Zelda HW +, tied up during hurricane Zeta.

Just 6 hours apart. Meet Wesley.

Found as a stray momma in Alaska my family and I in 2014 went to meet her as soon as the rescue sent us the first picture of her. I held her the whole time when we first met and she came home with us and quickly we all were in love. She traveled home when my father retired from the Army and found her favorite spots in her new house in Kentucky. Nearly 10 years later this morning on September 23, 2023 Miss TeeTee took her last breath surrounded by the ones who love her dearly and being held by me and my baby sister. When I moved out two years ago I couldn’t take her with me and I missed her everyday. But I soon realized it was a great decision as she showed the love she showed me all those years towards my baby sister. I went through some dark times and she was my sole reason I got through them and I am so happy to know she saw my baby sister was goin through the same and did her thing. I’m gonna miss you so much PooPoo (inside joke nickname) and I still cannot imagine goin home and you not being there to meet me at the door. I miss you so much my sweet girl but I can sleep knowing that your last moments were surrounded by love and at home where you were your most comfortable. 

**Sorry for the long sappy post but I have posted my rescue pup on this page and I feel it’s only right to show my first rescued baby who opened my heart and my eyes to see how great and amazing rescued animals truly are

<div class="md"><p>Found as a stray momma in Alaska my family and I in 2014 went to meet her as soon as the rescue sent us the first picture of her. I held her the whole time when we first met and she came home with us and quickly we all were in love. She traveled home when my father retired from the Army and found her favorite spots in her new house in Kentucky. Nearly 10 years later this morning on September 23, 2023 Miss TeeTee took her last breath surrounded by the ones who love her dearly and being held by me and my baby sister. When I moved out two years ago I couldn’t take her with me and I missed her everyday. But I soon realized it was a great decision as she showed the love she showed me all those years towards my baby sister. I went through some dark times and she was my sole reason I got through them and I am so happy to know she saw my baby sister was goin through the same and did her thing. I’m gonna miss you so much PooPoo (inside joke nickname) and I still cannot imagine goin home and you not being there to meet me at the door. I miss you so much my sweet girl but I can sleep knowing that your last moments were surrounded by love and at home where you were your most comfortable. </p>

<p>**Sorry for the long sappy post but I have posted my rescue pup on this page and I feel it’s only right to show my first rescued baby who opened my heart and my eyes to see how great and amazing rescued animals truly are</p>
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TeeTee the Best Girl

The best boy living his best life of being spoiled rotten.

<div class="md"><p>The best boy living his best life of being spoiled rotten.</p>
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Pip on his adoption posting in 2020 to present day.

Dog adoption

Me and my partner have been thinking of getting a dog for quite some time now. We are very active and enjoy walking but also love staying in in the evenings. We live in a flat that does not have a garden however we are in a location just a 30 second walk to the beach and with loads of green space around us. We both have jobs where the dog could come with us and have family’s with other dogs too. I struggle with anxiety quite a bit which dogs seem to cure as it gives me something to focus on. 

We have been looking at many tears dog rehoming however it says you must have a garden to adopt a dog. I was wondering if anyone has adopted from there before and has been excluded from this for an exception. We think due to our perfect location the garden isn’t necessary however not sure if they still will deny is a dog

<div class="md"><p>Dog adoption</p>

<p>Me and my partner have been thinking of getting a dog for quite some time now. We are very active and enjoy walking but also love staying in in the evenings. We live in a flat that does not have a garden however we are in a location just a 30 second walk to the beach and with loads of green space around us. We both have jobs where the dog could come with us and have family’s with other dogs too. I struggle with anxiety quite a bit which dogs seem to cure as it gives me something to focus on. </p>

<p>We have been looking at many tears dog rehoming however it says you must have a garden to adopt a dog. I was wondering if anyone has adopted from there before and has been excluded from this for an exception. We think due to our perfect location the garden isn’t necessary however not sure if they still will deny is a dog</p>
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Dog adoption

The 1st day we met / 5 years later, the day he met my parents dog (He’s fine, small dog)

I need advice: I recently adopted a dog from a lady that was looking to give him up, because she was going to traveling and she was unable to care for him any longer. Well today as I tried to do the transfer over for the microchip, AKC Reunite, they tell me they have to send a request to her to approve. Which of course she agreed when I picked him up, now she wants to know where I live, exact address(which wasn’t a requirement) she wants me to take a video of the dog showing her around my house (which is uncomfortable for me) and now she’s like no let’s wait two weeks until to see how he does, but honestly this dog is unphased by the situation he has not cried or been sad nothing. I told her I just want to update his information in case he gets lost but now she’s like well in case he does “he will find his way home” to her (since it has her address) like WHAT!! I don’t understand how this makes sense to someone, like you need to let him go, I didn’t force this to you this was your choice, I stopped texting her back as I want to cool off but this is becoming stressful, and I don’t know  how to respond because I don’t want to anger her. But I don’t wanna give up all the information what if she tries to show up to my house to take him.

<div class="md"><p>I need advice: I recently adopted a dog from a lady that was looking to give him up, because she was going to traveling and she was unable to care for him any longer. Well today as I tried to do the transfer over for the microchip, AKC Reunite, they tell me they have to send a request to her to approve. Which of course she agreed when I picked him up, now she wants to know where I live, exact address(which wasn’t a requirement) she wants me to take a video of the dog showing her around my house (which is uncomfortable for me) and now she’s like no let’s wait two weeks until to see how he does, but honestly this dog is unphased by the situation he has not cried or been sad nothing. I told her I just want to update his information in case he gets lost but now she’s like well in case he does “he will find his way home” to her (since it has her address) like WHAT!! I don’t understand how this makes sense to someone, like you need to let him go, I didn’t force this to you this was your choice, I stopped texting her back as I want to cool off but this is becoming stressful, and I don’t know  how to respond because I don’t want to anger her. But I don’t wanna give up all the information what if she tries to show up to my house to take him.</p>
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Owner won’t transfer microchip ownership

When we adopted Willow (Snookie), she had been pulled from a local overcrowded shelter after being dumped with a litter mate. She had just started meds for  kennel cough and mange. We thought she wouldn’t get much bigger… here we are about 16 lbs heavier and about 10 months old. 

She’s a staffordshire- bulldog mix and spoiled rotten. She gives her brother and sister a run for their money 🤣

<div class="md"><p>When we adopted Willow (Snookie), she had been pulled from a local overcrowded shelter after being dumped with a litter mate. She had just started meds for  kennel cough and mange. We thought she wouldn’t get much bigger… here we are about 16 lbs heavier and about 10 months old. </p>

<p>She’s a staffordshire- bulldog mix and spoiled rotten. She gives her brother and sister a run for their money 🤣</p>
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Adoption day vs. 4 months later

Whiskey

Six days since I found this little guy. He'd been attacked by a dog and lost part of his front paw and part of his ear, he was also absolutely terrified of people. Now he gives people kisses

He’s a pandemic pet, but I was already planning on getting a cat at the end of March 2020 anyway. He’s moved with me 1200 miles (had to drive cause there’s no way he would do well flying). His sister doesn’t like him as much as he likes her.

He’s also yelling at me as I post this. Not enough attention clearly, even though I told him to come cuddle with me.

<div class="md"><p>He’s a pandemic pet, but I was already planning on getting a cat at the end of March 2020 anyway. He’s moved with me 1200 miles (had to drive cause there’s no way he would do well flying). His sister doesn’t like him as much as he likes her.</p>

<p>He’s also yelling at me as I post this. Not enough attention clearly, even though I told him to come cuddle with me.</p>
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Finn was such a recluse in the shelter that he hid in a cat cave for 40 minutes before coming out. He wouldn’t be out without something between us. I couldn’t pet him for a month after adoption. Fast forward 3 years and I have no moments of peace.


Picture 1: 
She came from a farm, the owners said that she seemed to have lost her mother. She was fed by another cat, but did not get much milk because the other kittens were much bigger and stronger. As she got sicker and sicker, we took care of her.

We don't know how old she was exactly back then... maybe around 8 weeks.

Picture 2:
 Is around 3 months later

Picture 3: 
Today (she is two years old now)

<div class="md"><p>Picture 1: 
She came from a farm, the owners said that she seemed to have lost her mother. She was fed by another cat, but did not get much milk because the other kittens were much bigger and stronger. As she got sicker and sicker, we took care of her.</p>

<p>We don&#39;t know how old she was exactly back then... maybe around 8 weeks.</p>

<p>Picture 2:
 Is around 3 months later</p>

<p>Picture 3: 
Today (she is two years old now)</p>
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Let me introduce: Schnurri

From a stray on the side of the road with a bungee cord around his neck to the most spoiled little domestic prince lol

<div class="md"><p>From a stray on the side of the road with a bungee cord around his neck to the most spoiled little domestic prince lol</p>
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I have posted before, but today is 6 years with the most loyal angel!

We took in my mum’s cat when she died after a long battle with health issues. She couldn’t look after him well towards the end. This is him 6 months later

Backstory;
Asan was a stray cat who lost his paw to an another stray dog while he was trying to escape. Luckily he was found by a friendly vet and got amputated before huge blood lost. Unfortunately he wasn't able to grow up with his brothers and sisters but we're so blessed to have him in our home.

<div class="md"><p>Backstory;
Asan was a stray cat who lost his paw to an another stray dog while he was trying to escape. Luckily he was found by a friendly vet and got amputated before huge blood lost. Unfortunately he wasn&#39;t able to grow up with his brothers and sisters but we&#39;re so blessed to have him in our home.</p>
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The first day we met him / now

If any Oregon redditors would like to adopt him he’ll be ready after Dec 7 (his neuter appt)

<div class="md"><p>If any Oregon redditors would like to adopt him he’ll be ready after Dec 7 (his neuter appt)</p>
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Before and after rescue

1. Pic is first morning after adoption. He was so matted and dirty. 2. And 3. Pic is today. My neighbors asked if we have a different dog now.

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<li>Pic is first morning after adoption. He was so matted and dirty. 2. And 3. Pic is today. My neighbors asked if we have a different dog now.</li>
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Before and 1,5 years after adoption

I'm technically just fostering this little guy, but I got him and three other rabbits from a bad situation and this is a month's improvement!

Bonus picture for him standing very politely for a treat!

<div class="md"><p>Bonus picture for him standing very politely for a treat!</p>
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The advert on the RSPCA said he would never be an indoor cat, but my dad was determined

Before & after (she's even bigger now though due to heartworm treatment activity restrictions- these colleges are about 2 months old)

<div class="md"><p>Before &amp; after (she&#39;s even bigger now though due to heartworm treatment activity restrictions- these colleges are about 2 months old)</p>
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Meka - HW + , just received (hopefully) last injection on Friday! 🙏🏻

At the shelter, and at home, two years later. His tail is now bigger than he was on adoption day!

Last year, I adopted my first cat but wanted him to have a friend at home. It didn't work out with a lovely brown tabby but I routinely checked the shelter site to see if he had been adopted yet and saw this little girl. She looked like she had a rough time but she was about the same age as my guy. 

I went to see her and she was so scared, she tore up my arm and wanted nothing to do with me. I adopted her on the spot. Took her home and she spent a month under my bed. A lot of patience and time and now a year later, she is my extra special girl. She comes up to me all the time demanding pets and love. Keeps her distance from others but is special to me. I love her more than anything I think I've loved in my whole life.

<div class="md"><p>Last year, I adopted my first cat but wanted him to have a friend at home. It didn&#39;t work out with a lovely brown tabby but I routinely checked the shelter site to see if he had been adopted yet and saw this little girl. She looked like she had a rough time but she was about the same age as my guy. </p>

<p>I went to see her and she was so scared, she tore up my arm and wanted nothing to do with me. I adopted her on the spot. Took her home and she spent a month under my bed. A lot of patience and time and now a year later, she is my extra special girl. She comes up to me all the time demanding pets and love. Keeps her distance from others but is special to me. I love her more than anything I think I&#39;ve loved in my whole life.</p>
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One Eyed Angel

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