The Amazing Stuff

Along with all the spooky fun of Halloween, October also has the honor of being dubbed “Adopt A Shelter Dog Month.” There are so, so many sweet pups sitting in shelters across the country just waiting for someone to come bring them into a loving forever home.

As I’m typing this, all of the adorable dogs below are currently available for adoption at some of the best shelters and rescue organizations in the country. You might be just the right person to give one of them the happy life they all deserve!

1. Winnie from Austin Pets Alive!

2. Monty from San Jose Animal Care & Services

3. Fredrick from Multnomah County Animal Services

4. Nikov from Tompkins County SPCA

5. Bella from Dane County Humane Society

6. George from Arizona Animal Welfare League & SPCA

7. Larry from North Shore Animal League America

8. Brendi from Alaqua Animal Refuge

9. Cabbage from Animal Rescue Foundation

10. Kennedy from Big Dog Ranch Rescue

11. Shadow from FurKid Rescue

12. Buddy from Homeward Bound Rescue

13. Quincy from Old Dog Haven

14. Mandy from ASPCA

15. Brenda from Underdog Rescue

16. Audrey Grace from Bald Is Beautiful Dog Rescue

17. Chocolate Crunch from The Sato Project

18. Lorraine from Richmond SPCA

19. Lily from Nevada Humane Society

20. Miss Piggy from Dane County Humane Society

21. Doodles from Best Friends

22. Bailey Bear from Citizens for Animal Protection

23. Bo from Dumb Friends League

24. Sybil from Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation

25. Elvis from Desert Paws Rescue

Can’t you see yourself cuddling up with every single one of those sweet faces? And there are even more just like them waiting for love if these guys happen to be snagged before you can get to them. You can also head to your local shelter to find the perfect pooch match for you.

When a pregnant cat finally had her littler, there were two surprises in the bunch. While three of the kittens were normal, totally healthy babies, two of them were unusually small. They were thought to have been deprived of oxygen, and would not be able to be safely placed in a home. However, the shelter that they were brought to had experience dealing with dwarfism in cats, and they were able to identify and address the problem properly.

This is Elfie. She’s the lady of this adorable duo.

A photo posted by Elfie & Gimli (@elfie_gimli) on Jun 23, 2015 at 8:29am PDT

This is Gimli, her brother.

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Their adoptive mother was working at the shelter when they were being processed.

A video posted by Elfie & Gimli (@elfie_gimli) on Dec 11, 2014 at 4:04pm PST

It was true love at first sight, and she decided right then to be their foster mom.

A video posted by Elfie & Gimli (@elfie_gimli) on Jan 15, 2015 at 6:55am PST

If there’s anything alright to fail at, it’s fostering, because it means these two tiny tots ended up with a forever home!

A photo posted by Elfie & Gimli (@elfie_gimli) on Apr 17, 2015 at 9:10am PDT

They now live happily with two dogs and another regular-sized cat.

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While their condition most likely means they will have a shortened lifespan…

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And that they suffer health issues, such as seizures…

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Their life as it is now is full of love and affection.

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Elfie and Gimli’s parents want to be clear that they did NOT shop for munchkin or dwarf kittens.

A photo posted by Elfie & Gimli (@elfie_gimli) on Mar 6, 2015 at 8:25am PST

The whole family advocates for adopting over shopping in pet stores or breeding for traits that cause health issues.

A photo posted by Elfie & Gimli (@elfie_gimli) on Jul 29, 2015 at 8:05am PDT

There are countless pets up for adoption in shelters and rescue organizations around the world…

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And the only way to help stop the overpopulation problem is to rescue from them.

A photo posted by Elfie & Gimli (@elfie_gimli) on Jun 12, 2015 at 8:27am PDT

True, Elfie and Gimli are adorable an deserve all the attention that they get!

A photo posted by Elfie & Gimli (@elfie_gimli) on Jun 12, 2015 at 8:27am PDT

But that doesn’t mean that others should search for designer cats that look like these two sweethearts.

A photo posted by Elfie & Gimli (@elfie_gimli) on Nov 27, 2014 at 3:18pm PST

Elfie and Gimli’s parents deal with their health issues every day, and there’s no telling how long their babies will live. That’s why they encourage you to check out your local shelter above all other options!

For more adorable updates on this furry fam, you can follow them on Instagram, Facebook, their website, or, Twitter. You can also donate if you want to help out with the siblings’ medical needs, but Elfie and Gimli are happy enough to spread the word about pet adoption. Sharing their story can do a world of good, as well!