The Perfect Moments That Make Adopting A Pet So Totally Worth It

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Adopting a pet is a truly special thing. There are so many amazing first moments you and your pet get to experience together. Here a few of the best ones.

The First Picture

"First picture we saw of our dog. We knew we had to adopt him."

Reddit/ctwice

The First Meeting

"I adopted a kitten last week, and the shelter got a picture of our first meeting! (I had no idea until they posted it on Facebook)."

Reddit/KyleSilva

The First Time They See You

"Our rescue baby finally opened her eyes!"

Reddit/RachelIsSoGreat

The First Pet Ever

"I've lived in highrise buildings that do not allow dogs for my entire adult life so I decided to adopt this 7 week old beauty. Meet Betty, my first ever pet."

Reddit/jlew24asu

The First Car Ride

"Reddit, meet Parce! I just adopted him today, my first dog."

Reddit/AshtonKusher

The First Time Coming Home

"'Please don't leave me' The day we brought her home from the shelter."

Reddit/SmackadoodleJ

The First Meal

"One of my local rescues posted this photo of a kitten after his first solid food meal."

"One of my local rescues posted this photo of a kitten after his first solid food meal."

Reddit/cardiganbuttons

The First Outing

"The aftermath of my shelter dog's first visit to the dog park."

Reddit/ejumication

The First Destruction

"I just surprised my gf with this rescue kitten."

Reddit/KaribouLouDied

The First Friend

"My first foster dog had a rough life. She was adopted and they send me updates. I think she went to the perfect home."

Reddit/left4alive

The First Beach Trip

"My rescue dog on her first day at the beach!"

Reddit/bonylizzie

The First Birthday ... And Many More

"Today is my rescue dog Koopa's 6th Birthday! Cheers to many more, my furry friend."

Reddit/Sativa

If you want to experience some of these moments with a furry friend of your own, check out Adopt-a-Pet and consider adopting!