Recent figures show 68% of U.S. households share life with pets, and about half of them are rescues from shelters or the streets. In 2014, 4 million dogs and cats left shelters for new families, and that number keeps climbing, proving more animals are finding love. We are delighted to present photos and stories of pets who finally secured forever families. This lineup will warm your heart. Stay to the end to meet a truly unusual adopted companion.

1. Sinbad: From Tragedy to a New Home



Groomers spent over four hours across two sessions shaving matted fur off Sinbad the Persian after his rescue by the Chicago Anti Cruelty Society. He even had to relearn to walk after losing more than five pounds of coat. Elliot Serrano meant to foster him but adopted him after bonding deeply.
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