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16 animals and man and text pictures, 11 animals and man pictures, 1 video | thumbnail includes one picture of a man with a goat, one picture of a man with a cat, one picture of a man with a dog, and ‘The man. The myth. The animal whisperer.’

Husband turns his property into an unofficial sanctuary one animal at a time, from a senior goat rescued mid-errand to ducks, chickens, and cats he swore he'd never adopt, his wife says: 'Obsessed may be an understatement.'

heartwarming twist fate couple accidentally adopted ex-roommate’s neglected dog who loved several years after roommate moved out, says: ‘My wife calls Patty over by name holds her while crying said "was worried about you".’ | thumbnail includes one image which shows a black dog wearing blue and yellow sweater lying on the floor ‘“I ask my wife didn’t Patty have a weird skin tag too? She looked at the angel in my lap and said “Patty” and her ears perked up and looked at her.”’

In heartwarming twist of fate couple accidentally adopted ex-roommate’s neglected dog who they loved, several years after roommate moved out, says: ‘My wife calls Patty over by name and holds her while crying and said "I was so worried about you".’

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‘They said that would be animal cruelty’: Dog shelter demands adopted dog’s return after dog mom pays medical treatments helped pup walk again, after years court battles she finally won official ownership of her dog | thumbnail includes one image which shows a light brown and white dog on leash on grass ‘“It took forever but there’s now a final and binding decision: My contract is to be classified as a sales contract, and I therefore own my dog.”’

‘They said that it would be animal cruelty’: Dog shelter demands adopted dog’s return after dog mom pays for medical treatments that helped pup walk again, and after years of court battles she finally won official ownership of her dog

18 text pictures, 7 dog pictures, 1 man and puppy picture | thumbnail includes one dog picture, one man and puppy picture, and ‘At 44 I finally got myself [a dog].’

'It always seemed like a faraway dream': Man who spent 40 years wanting a dog finally adopts his first puppy at 44, after a lifetime of raising cats in apartments too small

20 text pictures, 4 dog pictures, 1 dog and text picture | thumbnail includes two pictures of a dog, and ‘He's malnourished to the point I'm not sure what I should do.’

Malnourished dog found near a pet dumping site prompts his rescuer to ask the online canine community for help, and the comment section delivers a step-by-step guide to nursing him back to health

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story about a family having to surrender their rats finding someone to adopt them | thumbnail includes two pictures of a cute rat 'Everything they gave me costs around 700 bucks. they wanted 80. they were like: we just want a good home for them'

After finding out mom is allergic, family has to give up their beloved family rats, but thankfully, they find the most excited, kindest person to adopt them: 'The nine-year-old kid says, 'I am glad that they are going with you. You seem nice.''

Mariel Ruvinsky

Husband surprises cat loving wife adopted puppy who ends up making her his pawson, converting her full blown doggo doter, says: ‘didn’t think was possible to love DOG much as I love my cats, but here I am.’ | thumbnail includes one image which shows a brown and black dog lying on couch getting pets ‘“My husband may be the dog person but she loves me more than him! I am her person!”’

Husband surprises cat loving wife with adopted puppy who ends up making her his pawson, converting her to a full blown doggo doter, says: ‘I didn’t think it was possible to love a DOG as much as I love my cats, but here I am.’

story about someone rescuing a lamb that was abandoned by its mother | thumbnail includes two cute pictures of lambs 'She was ice cold when I spotted her'

Lamb who was abandoned by her momma found freezing by kind farmer, they take her in, hand-feed and give her a warm place to sleep, and she makes an amazing recovery, earning the name Lucky: 'We are shocked we managed to keep her alive'

Mariel Ruvinsky

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Stray puppy showing signs neglect saved California resident who cleaned up poor pupper got him ready adopted into loving home, rescuer says: ‘I can’t imagine abandoning such adorable lil puppy!’ | thumbnail includes one image which shows a black and brown dog sitting on path ‘“He is official up for adoption at my local shelter!”’

Stray puppy showing signs of neglect saved by California resident who cleaned up the poor pupper and got him ready to be adopted into a loving home, rescuer says: ‘I can’t imagine abandoning such an adorable lil puppy!’

Pitbull who escaped neglect found by service member lying highway, adopted after her rescuer risked reprimand bringing her onto base until shelter opened, rescuer says: ‘“ week later, she was adopted. was sad see her go.’ | thumbnail includes one image which shows a brown dog sitting on beach looking at sunset ‘“The lady at the front desk jokingly said, "You're supposed to adopt a dog not drop-off a dog!”’

Pitbull who escaped neglect found by service member lying on highway, gets adopted after her rescuer risked reprimand bringing her onto base until shelter opened, rescuer says: ‘’A week later, she was adopted. I was sad to see her go.’

Beagle puppy dumped from car given new hope furever home after being adopted rescuer’s daughter her loving furever home, dog mom says: ‘She chews on everything for about 45 mins then passes out for an hour start again.’ | thumbnail includes one image which shows a black and white dog and a brown and white dog lying on blankets ‘“She is now rambunctious and wants to bite everything as her physical development is delayed and she is still trying to pop out some baby teeth.”’

Beagle puppy dumped from car found by senior citizen who called upon family to immediately adopt the pupper into their furever home, dog mom says: ‘She chews on everything for about 45 mins then passes out for and hour or so to start again.’

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20 text pictures, 3 bunny pictures, 1 bunnies and woman picture | thumbnail includes one picture of a bunny, and one picture of a woman and bunnies, and ‘She somehow knew the right house to lick the door of.’

Stray bunny spends years roaming a Florida neighborhood, occasionally visiting the woman trying to earn her trust, then one night shows up licking her door and staying for good: 'That's so rare for a bunny to choose you like that.'

Abandoned puppy who turned up by pawrents’ chicken pen quickly gets adopted becomes light her fur family, dog mom says: ‘Mona Lisa is first pup, that has ever smiled like human, she also flirts cry/ whines trying talk us.’ | thumbnail includes one image which shows a small white dog lying on side between colorful blankets on floor ‘“There was a small white ball of a maybe 2 month old. I said hey, and she looked up and smiled, just like this.”’

Abandoned puppy who turned up by pawrents’ chicken pen quickly gets adopted and becomes the light of her fur family, dog mom says: ‘Mona Lisa is the first pup, that has ever smiled like a human, she also flirts and cry/ whines trying to talk to us.’

26 dog and person pictures, 23 text pictures | thumbnail includes three pictures of a dog and a person, and ‘[He's] shelter Santa.’

Man walks around NYC with shelter dogs in his backpack to help them find homes, and his latest passenger completely stole the internet's heart: 'Shortly after this ride, Stormy was adopted.'

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German Shepherd rescued major Philadelphia highway by dog lover finds safe home special rescue special doggos where she began to learn trust again, rescuer says: ‘ handlers said she’d be adopted quickly since she’s such good girl!’ | thumbnail includes one image which shows a german shepherd standing in a grass garden panting ‘“She was besties with the female handlers before the walk was over”’

German Shepherd rescued from major Philadelphia highway by dog lover finds safe home in special rescue for special doggos where she began to learn to trust again, rescuer says: ‘The handlers said she’d be adopted quickly since she’s such a good girl!’

Story of Bird and Dee, two bonded rescue dogs from Chicago who get adopted together | Thumbnail includes one picture of Bird and Dee cuddling together on the shelter floor, and one picture of Bird and Dee with their new family after adoption

'From rail yard to a home, together the entire way': Bonded rescue doggie duo who stole Chicago's hearts gets adopted by family who refuses to separate them and their beautiful brotherhood