These 23 Shelter Dogs Will Inspire You to Adopt a Rescue

Adopt a Shelter Pet Day is upon us, so what a great excuse to feature these wonderful rescue dogs and some of the organisations that support them?

1. This little fella’s always happy: he’s never ear-itable!

 

A photo posted by Blue Cross (@the_blue_cross) on Feb 11, 2016 at 5:29am PST

2. It’s #LoveYourPet day every day.

A photo posted by RSPCA England and Wales (@official_rspca) on Feb 20, 2015 at 1:53am PST

3. A #TongueOutTuesday competitor, no doubt.

A photo posted by Dogs Trust (@dogstrust) on Apr 12, 2016 at 6:07am PDT

4. This ear-ily beautiful creature was rescued in Azerbaijan.

A photo posted by Nadine Kayser & Nikki Tibbles (@wild_at_heart_foundation) on Apr 12, 2016 at 12:36pm PDT

5. That’s one cute Cookie.

A photo posted by Wood Green The Animals Charity (@woodgreen.theanimalscharity) on Jan 27, 2016 at 6:53am PST

6. You can’t escape the charm of a sleepy Cavalier…

A photo posted by Lucy The Rescue Cavalier (@lucytherescuecavalier) on Feb 17, 2016 at 12:57pm PST

7. … nor the alert stare of a lurcher puppy.

A photo posted by Merlin Animal Rescue (@merlinanimalrescue) on Mar 19, 2016 at 1:07pm PDT

8. This pup is equal parts unique and beautiful.

A photo posted by All Dogs Matter (@alldogsmatter) on Apr 7, 2016 at 12:45pm PDT

9. This poor little pup is in need of love and healing.

A photo posted by Nadine Kayser & Nikki Tibbles (@wild_at_heart_foundation) on Feb 16, 2016 at 1:06am PST

10. Headshot or mugshot? We think: innocent until proven otherwise!

A photo posted by Punto&Virgola Canile&Gattile (@punto_virgola_canile_gattile) on Apr 16, 2016 at 2:53pm PDT

11. So quick to play!

A video posted by Canile Calderara Di Reno (@canilecalderaradireno) on Jun 4, 2014 at 1:56pm PDT

12. Another charmer with hope and trust in his eyes.

A photo posted by @caniledilanuvio on Feb 1, 2014 at 7:12am PST

13. Mature rescue dogs need homes, too.

A photo posted by Canile di Rubano (@canile_di_rubano) on Jan 22, 2016 at 2:32am PST

14. They also need your kind heart and warmth.

A photo posted by Canile di Rubano (@canile_di_rubano) on Feb 20, 2016 at 4:20am PST

15. Shelter dogs aren’t bad dogs.

A photo posted by Protectora Villa Pepa (@villapepa) on Oct 18, 2015 at 9:44am PDT

16. They’ve just been unlucky.

A photo posted by Protectora Animals Granollers (@apagranollers_protectora) on Dec 21, 2015 at 12:44pm PST

17. Some say you don’t get the dog you want…

A photo posted by Protectora Animals Granollers (@apagranollers_protectora) on Nov 17, 2015 at 7:26am PST

18. … we think you get the dog you need.

A photo posted by Protectora La Madrileña (@protectora_lamadrilena) on Jun 24, 2015 at 1:27am PDT

19. So, follow your nose to your nearest shelter…

A photo posted by SOS Galgos (@sosgalgos) on May 14, 2015 at 10:33am PDT

20. … open your heart,…

A photo posted by SOS Galgos (@sosgalgos) on Aug 14, 2013 at 10:23am PDT

21. … relish in their joy …

A photo posted by Protectorabcn (@protectora_bcn) on Dec 30, 2015 at 1:34pm PST

22. … and meet your best friend.

A photo posted by Jenni&Dona (@jennidonita) on Sep 12, 2015 at 11:42am PDT

Please share this post. It’s just a gentle reminder of the wonderful dogs that await you in your local dog shelter. For more information on #adoptdontshop dogs have a read in this article.