13 of the cutest reasons to adopt a shelter pet
![Adopt-Shelter-Pet-Papa-Sammi-2057sak.jpg](/sites/default/files/styles/story_desktop_1920x1230_/public/2017/Adopt-Shelter-Pet-Papa-Sammi-2057sak.jpg?h=6db3cedb&itok=vnWAw35u)
April 30 is Adopt a Shelter Pet Day. Here are 13 of the cutest reasons to adopt a dog or cat in the form of adorable pet photos.
By
Best Friends staff
April 30 is Adopt a Shelter Pet Day. And we can think of 5,500 reasons to do that every single day. Here are just 13 of them.
![Because snuggling is not a spectator sport.](/sites/default/files/inline_images/features/Adopt-Shelter-Pet-Day-Happy-6020SAx.jpg)
1) Because snuggling is not a spectator sport.
![Because you need a playmate.](/sites/default/files/inline_images/features/Adopt-Shelter-Pet-Day-Jarvis-Yates-3967MW.jpg)
2) Because you need a playmate.
![Because taking a hike is more fun with a friend.](/sites/default/files/inline_images/features/Adopt-Shelter-Pet-Day-Logan-Outing-1886KB.jpg)
3) Because taking a hike is more fun with a friend.
![Because these are the most adoring eyes you'll ever have set on you.](/sites/default/files/inline_images/features/Adopt-Shelter-Pet-Day-Papa-2049sak.jpg)
4) Because these are the most adoring eyes you'll ever have set on you.
![Because inspiration comes in all shapes and sizes.](/sites/default/files/inline_images/features/Adopt-Shelter-Pet-Day-Cat-Yoga-Auggie-8479MW.jpg)
5) Because inspiration comes in all shapes and sizes.
![Because purring reduces blood pressure. (Hey, we read it somewhere! We think.)](/sites/default/files/inline_images/features/Adopt-Shelter-Pet-Day-Athena-Apollo-5681SAx.jpg)
6) Because purring reduces blood pressure. (Hey, we read it somewhere! We think.)
![Because your bed has too much room in it.](/sites/default/files/inline_images/features/Adopt-Shelter-Pet-Day-Perfect-Tommy-2833KB.jpg)
7) Because your bed has too much room in it.
![Because we know you want to throw that ball.](/sites/default/files/inline_images/features/Adopt-Shelter-Pet-Day-Coco-Puff-0786LF.jpg)
8) Because we know you want to throw that ball.
![And that ball too!](/sites/default/files/inline_images/features/Adopt-Shelter-Pet-Day-Tabasco-9641KB.jpg)
9. And that ball too!
![Because there's no charge here for listening to your problems.](/sites/default/files/inline_images/features/Adopt-Shelter-Pet-Day-Aid-4827SAx.jpg)
10) Because there's no charge here for listening to your problems.
![Because you can't play Frisbee all by yourself.](/sites/default/files/inline_images/features/Adopt-Shelter-Pet-Day-Bentley-6103SAx.jpg)
11) Because you can't play Frisbee all by yourself.
![Because there's no such thing as too much love.](/sites/default/files/inline_images/features/Adopt-Shelter-Pet-Day-Shayden-1954sak.jpg)
12) Because there's no such thing as too much love.
![Because you were meant to save a life. Adopt a shelter pet today!](/sites/default/files/inline_images/features/Adopt-Shelter-Pet-Day-Working-Cats-6122LF.jpg)
13) Because you were meant to save a life. Adopt a shelter pet today!
Photos by Best Friends staff