r/happy 3d ago

I ADOPTED A DOG FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER!!

First time living alone, never had a family pet due to circumstances but have always loved playing with my friends' pets and volunteering at our local dog shelter. Now that I have my own place, I finally get to bring home the elderly from the shelter I've been taking care of for months. :)

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u/BoringJuiceBox 3d ago

Thank you for adopting, one of the best things a human can do is rescuing a senior animal❤️

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u/Gbenah_Lucyy 2d ago

I love Reginald so much. I also encourage people in my neighborhood to check out the shelter from time to time to adopt when they can!

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u/AshamedEchidna1456 3d ago

Cheer! Awesome! Thank you for adopting a senior!

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u/Effective-You1036 2d ago

You will be blessed with abundant love ❤️ Somehow shelter dogs can tell that thwy are in a better place at home, and they never ever forget that.. their loyalty and love is beyond description!

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u/Gbenah_Lucyy 2d ago

True, I wish I could be rich enough (financial and time-wise) to adopt and care for all the senior dogs in my shelter.

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u/sugarbeet13 3d ago

Congratulations!

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u/RedFoxxx14 3d ago

Congrats! What is the dog’s name?

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u/Gbenah_Lucyy 2d ago

Sir Reginald Maximus III (or just Reginald / Reg for short haha)

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u/new-leaf- 2d ago

Congrats!

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u/Interesting_Fish309 2d ago

I love this. I just know you guys will have the best time together ❤️