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Pet Owners Share Stories of Dog Adoption and Fostering

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r/beagles Mar 8, 2026

I went to get one, but came back with two…

After nearly a year since the passing of my darling beagle Penny, I was ready to get a new companion for my other old gal. These two ladies were so bonded that I couldn’t separate them, so now I’m a t...

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r/labrador Mar 8, 2026

In case you were thinking about getting another lab…

just do it

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r/pittiesandkitties Mar 8, 2026

he’s definitely her baby❤️

he’s a rescue we got about a week ago. they love each other sooo much. the kitty we had before him was very old and they were best friends. we only had 2 years with him and she seemed sooo lost when h...

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r/opossums Mar 8, 2026

Franny had her follow up!

Another ultrasound shows her heart beating well!! She will continue her high blood pressure medication and have follow ups every 3-6 months going forward!!! She’s been active and herself again and has...

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r/greatpyrenees Mar 8, 2026

Foster pup!

My current foster pup is a suspected golden retriever/Great Pyrenees and I LOVE him! My last foster was a pure bred Pyrenees and I’m definitely falling in love with the breed!

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r/torties Mar 8, 2026

What do I name her?

I’ve had her since January. She’s 4 almost 5 months and I can’t find the perfect name. She’s sassy. Show’s no fear. I thought about Spinelli (IYKYK)… but there has to be something better. HELP

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r/bichonfrise Mar 8, 2026

We did it!

Long time time reader here! Our family picked up our little girl Poppi! She was the only girl of her litter & the smallest. She is 8 weeks old, but weighed 1.11lbs at her 6 week appointment. Per...

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r/rescuecats Mar 8, 2026

They said her leg might have to be amputated, but look at Whitu now! 🐾 We saved her limb, now help us finish her journey. Final month of recovery appeal. ❤️

Hi everyone, I’m posting this with an update on Whitu’s journey. For those who have been following us for the past 6 months, you know how hard she has been fighting. The great news is that we are fin...

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r/boopthesnoot Mar 8, 2026

Frannie kindly requests a snoot boop :)

Frannie is our four month old Golden Retriever and she’s never had a boop!! Can you help her out? 💕💕

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r/newfoundlander Mar 8, 2026

Meet Mouse

Day 1. Just maybe 3 hours at her new home really. It's been a whirlwind. Meeting her new brothers was intense. They're 2 golden retrievers. Norm was so intent on playing with her that it was overwhel...

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r/bostonterrier Mar 8, 2026

Welcoming Bug to the sub

First time Boston owner! Had a frenchie before so I’m familiar with Brachy dogs but would appreciate any advice! I adopted this little buddy just the other day. Can you believe he was given up becaus...

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r/yorkies Mar 8, 2026

Poor boy has bad allergies this weekend. Please wish him luck.

Tuffy has been so itchy this weekend. He chewed up his leg pretty bad :-( .His meds are helping him relax now but they don't last forever. Please wish Tuffy a speedy recovery. Any tips are welcome. Th...

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r/parentsofmultiples Mar 8, 2026

Triplets first mall trip!

And what an adventure it was!

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r/englishbulldog Mar 8, 2026

Pupscout troop 101

On today's hike we learned Chewy has high prey drive for squirrels and is very intrigued by birds haha. Anyone else have a little pupscout?

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r/yorkies Mar 8, 2026

Happy 11th Birthday to my little love 🥹🥹🥳🥳💕💕

Happy 11th Birthday to my precious Lady Belle 🥹🥹🥹🥹 Stubborn, yappy, kisses giving, loud, territorial, ornery, anxiety ridden and 100% perfectly perfect 🥹🥹🥹🥹 This little dog changed my whole ...

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r/chameleons Mar 8, 2026

At the reptile show? GRUMPY, otw home? GRUMPY, home? GRUMPY

Got my first panther, he’s a nosy faly, about 9 months old and has a severe attitude, he’s sleeping in his cup while I get his cage ready so he can explore it alone tmr morning I know it’s just from ...

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r/goats Mar 8, 2026

Didn’t even know she was pregnant!!

We thought she was just eating a lot during the colder months. Then I noticed she had bagged up!! 2 weeks later she had these precious babies!!

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r/greatpyrenees Mar 8, 2026

We’re keeping him. But we need help!

I’ve posted a few times about our boy Jellyroll. We love him but he requires a different life than what we’ve adopted him into. He’s very (VERY) protective, and we’re a fairly social family. It’s full...

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r/scottishterriers Mar 8, 2026

One day old Scottie

I posted my four month old boy about barking but figured I should show you him when he was first born

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r/bellingham Mar 8, 2026

New Ownership at Are You My Human Rescue Dog Lounge & Adoption Center!

Hi everyone! This post is long overdue. My name is John, and along with my partner Emily, I’m one of the new owners of **Are You My Human? Dog Rescue & Lounge** here in Bellingham. We’ve seen a n...

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r/nicuparents Mar 8, 2026

There is light at the end of the nicu tunnel !!

I just wanted to make post and give you parents some hope and comfort and let you guys know that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. My daughter was born at 27 weeks at 2 pounds of 3 ounces and...

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