When you decide to adopt a pet, you are giving that animal a brand new lease on life.

The only thing cats, dogs, and other furry creatures really want is to be loved and to feel safe. And we take these pets into our homes because they give us so much in return!

Here are some beautiful pet adoption stories that we think you’re going to love. Also, you might want to have some tissues handy…

1. Here come the waterworks.

And there’s nothing wrong with that!

@xenarescuewarriorDefinitely cried a few times while making this. ?? ##fyp ##foryourpage ##adoptdontshop ##pitbulllove ##pitbullsoftiktok ##souldog♬ when she loved me cover by katelyn lapid – LYN

2. This is a beautiful story.

They’re perfect for each other.

@nap.queen86Update on Odin ?##fyp ##odin ##BiggestFan ##adoptme ##adoptdontshop ##catsoftiktok ##heartwarming ##wholesome♬ Surrender – Natalie Taylor

3. A great birthday present.

You’ll be friends til the end.

@nofom0? ##fyp ##dogsoftiktok♬ when she loved me cover by katelyn lapid – LYN

4. A brand new life.

And the chance to be happy again.

@kristin_sitova##foryoupage ##fyp ##petlover♬ original sound – Kristin Sitova

5. Meet Phil.

He now has everything he needs.

@nap.queen86This is Phil. ##fyp ##TikTokArtists ##MorningBoost ##catsoftiktok ##lovestory ##adoptme♬ Surrender – Natalie Taylor

6. Peanut is now off the streets.

Now this is wholesome!

@gabadabadoogabsThe story of rescuing Peanut ?❤️##fyp ##doggo ##makeyoumine ##puppy ##adoptdontshop♬ Make You Mine – PUBLIC

7. Now living the life.

That’s a good boy!

@mrwillisthecatFrom unwanted shelter cat to loved by thousands of people ? ##adoptdontshop ##rescuecat ##petsoftiktok♬ Something Just like This – The Chainsmokers & Coldplay

8. Who would abandon ANY dog?

But I’m glad he found a safe home.

@ryder_thedogHere’s my story! ##dogsoftiktok ##petsoftiktok ##foryoupage ##fyp ##rescuedog ##adoptdontshop♬ Surrender – Natalie Taylor

9. The babies will be here soon.

Okay, I think I’m gonna cry now.

@wubbyandfriendsShe got a clean bill of health from the vet. Her babies will be here any day now. ##spayandneuter ##vaccinateyourpet ##catsoftiktok♬ when she loved me cover by katelyn lapid – LYN

10. What a great pooch!

Thanks to this family.

@sbrooke110Thank U! To answer questions, here’s Belle’s story ##belletheweim ##adoptdontshop ##nevergiveup ##rescuepuppy ##weimaraner ##love ##doglover ##fyp ##dog♬ Surrender – Natalie Taylor

11. Adoption day.

This might inspire you to get a new friend.

@dawgsprisonprogramAdoption day!! ##foryou ##fyp ##puppies ##adoption ##adoptdontshop ##puppy♬ If the World Was Ending – feat. Julia Michaels – JP Saxe & Julia Michaels

12. Not so anxious anymore.

Good girl!

@alexisemotionalhere’s what 10 months of love can do for a rescue dog ? ##petparent ##animalsoftiktok ##wholesomeplottwist ##hardwork♬ death bed (coffee for your head) – Powfu & beabadoobee

That made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside!

Now we want to hear from you.

Have you ever adopted a pet? If so, please tell us your stories in the comments.

Thanks in advance!