According to Petfinder, millions of companion animals enter animal shelters nationwide each and every year. That means animal shelters and rescue groups are full of happy, healthy pets who are just waiting for someone to take them home and love them.
As anyone with a pet will tell you, they offer unconditional love, companionship, and also increase the emotional and physical health of their humans.
And the dogs and cats you see below certainly know how to look at the camera when it comes time to get the attention of a potential adopter: