When we are thinking about getting a pet, we usually think about what breed it will be. But then we accidentally see a wet ball of fur in the street and we just can’t walk past it. We catch their unhappy look for a moment and it steals our hearts forever. And this is how we got that stray cat or dog that lives with us and loves us.

We at Bright Side are convinced that every cat and dog should have its own loving human and we are very happy that the guys from this compilation are in a better place.

“I adopted the saddest looking cat at the shelter 3 years ago.”

“I found her on the street when she was a 3-week-old kitten. The tip of her tail was broken and she had a scratch on her face. I wanted to give her away, but she stayed with us. I love her with all my heart.”

“This ’aggressive’ dog who was days from euthanasia is now the light of my life.”

“Left — before adoption. Right — a happy, healthy pup in his forever home!”

“Misty found herself homeless at 8 years old and was the saddest dog at the shelter. She has gone from 46 pounds and timid, to a happy and healthy 65 pounds! She just needed love.”