12 Shelter Dogs Smiling After Being Adopted
I don’t know if there’s anything quite as heartwarming as seeing a shelter dog find a new home. For me one of the best feelings in the world is seeing these deserving dogs find their loving, forever homes.
Many of these dogs had been at the shelter for months (sometimes years) patiently waiting for the right person to come along. As soon as these dogs walk out of the exit they know they’re free – you can see it on their faces. Shelter dogs smiling makes everyone happy; especially when they know they’ve finally gotten their second chance.
Here’s some great photos of dogs being adopted – I think their smiles tell the whole story.
12 Shelter Dogs Smiling After Being Adopted
Abby was at the shelter for a long time before being adopted from Almost Home in Southfield, MI – 11/04/13
Husky mix aka “cage222” came in as a stray; here she is on her freedom ride from Genesee County Animal Shelter – 9/19/14
Shadow the senior black Lab who was surrendered by his family earlier this year found his new family at the Michigan Humane Society – 09/10/14
Belle the senior Beagle was adopted at the Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo Event from Oakland County Animal Control – 09/20/14
Tigger from Lapeer County Animal Control with his new family – 09/22/14
Maximus being adopted from One Tail at a Time in Chicago
Passion & Princess on their freedom ride home from One Tail at a Time in Chicago
Mama on her freedom ride home from Saginaw County Animal Shelter – 08/18/14
Danaerys is all smiles being adopted from Ingham County Animal Control – 07/19/14
Peach a dog with severe mange enjoys her Freedom Ride via One Tail at a Time in Chicago
Freedom Ride via One Tail at a Time in Chicago
Freedom Ride via One Tail at a Time in Chicago
And to top it all off here’s a heartwarming video about a special happy, wiggly puppy adopted from the Michigan Humane Society.
Everyone loves a happy ending. Most shelter dogs are living in a crowded and noisy kennel – they seem to show gratitude for being given a nice, cozy place to stay for a change. It’s no wonder they’re smiling. These dogs all got a second chance at life and for that they seem truly grateful.
And even if you can’t adopt there are still many ways you can help animal shelters, including ways to help without leaving home. I know we can’t do everything, but each of us can do a little something to make a difference for an animal in need.
The World Smile Day Blog Hop is hosted by Golden Woofs, Dory’s Backyard, and Oz The Terrier. Join in with a smile post or check out all the great smiling posts below. Today is World Smile Day – reach out and make someone smile.
These are the best smiles ever! Love Dolly
This is cute! I love it!
Awww, these are the best kinds of smiles! They did a photo roundup on BuzzFeed a while back, and the pictures just made my day. Gotta <3 shelter dogs 🙂
Aren’t they the best? It’s so nice to post something happy for a change 🙂
Oh, how I love happy endings! Thank you 🙂 On Tuesday you should add this post to the Tuesdays Tails bloghop. We could all use some smiles like this!
I’m definitely going to do that, thanks for the suggestion 🙂
Beautiful beautiful beautiful!!!!]ღ husky hugz ღ frum our pack at Love is being owned by a husky!
So awesome! Love this post!
Fantastic pictures. I hope each pup has a long and wonderful life.
This is the best thing I have seen all day. Dogs bring such smiles. I love this!!
Aw, I loved all of the photos. So very heartwarming. Really makes my day. 🙂
Good news. Our license fees support the Oakland County Animal Control. 🙂
That’s one of my favorite shelters to support; they have such a high volume of animals coming in all the time. It’s a big county and as far as I know I think they’re the only animal control center in Oakland county that takes in strays and has an open door policy. If you know of anyone looking for a cat they’re near capacity at the moment so they’re waiving the adoption fee for all cats over 6 months of age to approved adopters 🙂
I have been working on my dad to get a senior cat since he lost his a few months ago. I love that they waived their fee and I will mention it to him. 🙂
If you do consider getting one and Auburn Hills isn’t close they’re having an adoption event at the Pet Supplies Plus in White Lake this weekend 🙂
“*SAVE THE DATE* October 18th and 19th (Saturday and Sunday) at the
Pet Supplies Plus in White Lake (6845 Highland Rd) and Bloomfield
Township (2057 S. Telegraph) we will be having adoptable cats at both
locations. Our adoption specials still
apply to these events with cats 6 months or older being free and kittens
will go for $57.50. The Bloomfield location will have both dogs and
cats up for adoptions. Hours are 9am til 9 pm. Hope to see you there.”
via https://www.facebook.com/OakGov.OPAC
I will let him know. We also have a pal who is tight with the Dearborn Animal Shelter. so that is another place. I don’t know about a kitten though. He is 85. I am pushing him toward a senior cat. Even then the likelihood he will outlive the cat is slim. All his cats have lived forever!
What a wonderful post! So heartwarming
These are so cute! I have before and after photos of Phoenix, too!