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    35 Adorable Reasons To Adopt Your Next Pet

    Rescues are the best breed! The followers of BuzzFeed Animals on Twitter sent in their #rescuepetpic yesterday, and there were some MAJOR cuties.

    1. Look at this smile on Ivy!

    @SCHS_OK For #NationalMuttDay, I think smiling Ivy (Aussie mix) deserves some attention! #dogs #rescuepetpic

    2. Spencer proves that rescue kittehs are beautiful too.

    .@BuzzFeedAnimals I adopted 12-year-old Spencer, a sweet rescue kitty, from @mainecoonadopts. #rescuepetpic

    3. HE'S FUZZY. HE'S LITTLE. HE'S ADORABLE.

    4. Rescue dogs make great playmates.

    5. They also look fabulous in a bandana.

    Otter the Pit Bull was rescued from Philly's Animal Control @BuzzFeedAnimals ! #rescuepetpic

    6. They'll always find a way to make you laugh.

    7. Rescue dogs can be little and cuddly...

    We have Luka! Part dachshund & all gorg! 5mos & ready for #adoption. #NationalMuttDay #dogs #rescuepetpic #shelter

    8. ...OR BIG AND ADORABLE.

    9. They're all filled with tons of love.

    Rescued Nola 4 years ago! @BuzzFeedAnimals #rescuepetpic

    10. CHARLY THE COZY CAT IS SIMPLY THE BEST.

    @BuzzFeedAnimals We got Charly from a shelter in January 2011 he was 9 month old then #rescuepetpic

    11. The only thing better than one rescue dog is...TWO RESCUE DOGS.

    .@BuzzFeedAnimals #rescuepetpic Missy and Boomer were rescued together! We've had them almost four years now!

    12. These basset hounds have the cutest, floppiest ears.

    13. This rescue kitteh is a true gentleman.

    14. SO CUTE. SO SMALL. SO HAPPY.

    .@BuzzFeedAnimals We adopted Elliot from a shelter in Lille, France almost a year ago. #rescuepetpic

    15. They're sweet and lovable.

    @BuzzFeedAnimals Ferguson, my newfie/flat-coat retriever mix. Rescued last December! #rescuepetpic

    16. 100% guarantee that they will make any picture cuter, just by being in it.

    17. They'll try their best to put a smile on your face.

    18. Rescue dogs and rescue cats can be besties.

    @BuzzFeedAnimals We got two! Henry the cat and Millie the dog. BFFs #rescuepetpic

    19. They take adorable selfies.

    20. Rescue pups can have wondrous facial hair.

    #rescuepetpic @BuzzFeedAnimals Rescued from a puppy mill 7 yrs ago. She only looks solemn. It's the beard.

    21. They're always down to cuddle on the couch.

    My #rescuepetpic pippa. Yes, she has her own weenie love pillow.

    22. You can even adopt a (really cute) Triceratops.

    23. They look adorable in cozy sweaters.

    My Ginger #rescuepetpic @BuzzFeedAnimals @AnimalLeague

    24. How could anyone resist this sunbathing cutie??

    @BuzzFeedAnimals #rescuepetpic chillaxing on my sofa. xxx Sookie - 3 legged rescue cat.

    25. They have adorable, squishy faces...

    @BuzzFeedAnimals #rescuepetpic Garfield is my very silly and happy rescue kitty. He still thinks he's a kitten!

    26. ...and the sweetest, prettiest eyes.

    27. When you get a rescue dog, you might have a little less room in your bed (but it will totally be worth it).

    It doesn't get any sweeter than this. #rescuepetpic #blacklabrador #BoomerSooner

    28. MOST KISSABLE FACE EVER.

    Somebody's had a long day of lying around chewing his toenails, and eating bacon treats. #exhausted #rescuepetpic

    29. Rescue cats are the most handsome.

    Tamarind spent last winter out in the brutal cold, but today he has a warm, loving #foreverhome! #rescuepetpic

    30. The cuteness of rescue kittens is unbeatable.

    31. THEY ARE JUST TOO ADORABLE.

    This is Booger...he likes to meow in mommy's face late at night and play with her fingers #rescuepetpic

    32. The face of a rescue dog might be too sweet to handle (but if you persevere you'll get tons of puppy kisses).

    33. Look at this lil guy and his magnificent ears.

    My beautiful rescue dogs! #rescuedogs #rescuepetpic #pupaid #rspca #bullbreeds #deafdogs

    34. They make great snuggle buddies.

    35. You can rescue any kind of animal, but no matter what...their unconditional love and unstoppable cuteness will always prevail.

    If you're ready to adopt your new best friend, start your search for adoptable animals at Shelter Pet Project, Pet Finder or Adopt A Pet.