It’s hard to think of anything more wholesome than the look of relief and satisfaction on an animal’s face after it is adopted.

And these adorable animals are no exception.

Let’s take a look at these heartwarming photos.

1. Hi, Pumpkin!

Adopted a rescue cat today. Meet Pumpkin
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2. Welcome home!

Me: “We don’t have room for any more dogs” Sister: *sends this pic from the shelter* Me: “Ok maybe one more dog” Everyone say hi to Gemma
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3. Falling in love.

We adopted an 11-year old cat from a Chicago shelter. He and my 13-yo daughter fell in love. This is them after she got back from a week at camp.
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4. He looks relieved.

This is my rescue dog at the vet right after being freed from the puppy mill
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5. You might’ve been wrong…

First time cat owner. I used to think I was a dog person, but I think I may have been wrong.
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6. Live long and prosper.

Adopted this handsome good boy yesterday! Reddit, meet Spock!
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7. No more of that.

After months of living in the streets and being bullied by other cats, I rescued Masha. She is now a happy indoors cat.
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8. Love the name.

Neighbors abandoned him when they moved, he’s now my best friend. Say hi to Mister Meow.
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9. Destroy all the basketballs you want.

Surrendered for adoption 5 times because of too much energy, I present Kadie: Destroyer of Basketballs.
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10. New year. New best friend.

Our new years eve was spent getting this cutie. 2020, meet Baker!
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Are those photos wholesome, or what?

I know they put a big smile on this guy’s face.

Do you have any pics of your adopted furry friends? Share them with us in the comments! We’d love to meet them!