Adopting a pet is more than just giving a dog or cat a home. It’s all about welcoming a new family member and making him or her feel comfortable. And even though things might feel somewhat strange at first, furry friends always find a way to make us fall in love with them and convince us that this was one of the best decisions we could have made.

That’s why Bright Side made a compilation of pictures taken by pet’s new foster families, where you can clearly see that they’re happy to be surrounded by good people who love them.

1. “The shelter made a rule that these siblings had to be adopted together because they were inseparable. They sleep like this every night.”

5. “We adopted Nova 12 weeks ago today and I wanted to share with you all how much he has changed since he arrived!”

© SomeGayGamer / reddit

6. “Adopted a 16-year-old bird named Banana last week and she finally trusts me enough to perch on my shoulder.”

© toohighforthis_ / reddit

7. “I adopted 12-year-old Brutus a few months ago. He is sluggish, stubborn, gassy, hogs the bed, and drools so much I have actually slipped on my kitchen floor. And I’m head over heels in love with him.”

© mamawalnutz / reddit

8. “Say hi to my newly adopted buddy, Didi!”

© Mad***ser / reddit

9. “I just adopted the sweetest kitten… her name is Olive, we’re in love, and we’re gonna run away and be pirates together.”

© Fsharpmaj7 / reddit

10. “We may have adopted a large frog.”

© whistlerite / reddit

11. “These 2 were adopted 3 years apart, from different cities. A DNA test revealed that they are long lost siblings!”

© Sparklesandfur / reddit

12. “I wasn’t aware I adopted a cat and a dog!”

© justanoptimist / reddit

13. “Hi everyone. This is Bella. I adopted her today, and she is very content in her new house. You can’t see them here, but she has the most beautiful green eyes. I’m smitten!”

© dfordishes / reddit

14. “Adopted her this weekend for my birthday. She fit right in.”

© crlboy94 / reddit

15. “My adopted kitty loving on my 3-month-old daughter…”

© camilliojo / reddit

16. “I adopted this 25-pound cat. His name is Oliver but we all call him Ratman or The Godfather. 😂 He’s awesome and he loves me very much, if you can’t tell.”

© LateNightLosers420 / reddit

17. “Our little beaglier, Freddie, the day after he was adopted ❤️”

© slm81 / reddit

18. “I adopted a little hoglet.”

© neonnature / reddit

19. “Meet Mandolin. My parents just adopted her for their older dog, Banjo, so he wouldn’t be lonely.”

© BeefyTacoBaby / reddit

20. “My sister rescued this little man yesterday. 🤩”

© Calysta-Rose / reddit

Have you ever adopted a pet that changed your life forever? Do you have a picture to share with us?