One of the best things about rescuing an animal is watching them learn to be loved, and watching them learn to trust. It’s been a little over a week and the bonds formed are so beautiful. Watching her go from scared huddled pup who didn’t want to leave my lap, to this highly intelligent, personable, sweet girl is beautiful!! She has a lot of learn, but don’t we all? #adoptdontshop • • • Pic 1. Today. Lady learning about ice, and cold water for hot days. Pic 2. 3rd or 4th night we had Lady. She loves her cuddles. Pic 3. Friday night!! . . . . #arf #thankyouarf #tonylarussasanimalrescuefoundation #pupsofinstagram #foreverhome #bestpup #vintagepup #pinupgirl #pinupsandtheirpups #wearelucky https://www.instagram.com/p/BvK6ti2gJIB/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=l6od710dwcix

Lucy loves Ricky. Bath time! #availableforadoption #adoptdontshop #twoisbetterthenone #lucyandricky #tonylarussasanimalrescuefoundation (at Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation)

Tiger! 20 pounds of orange tabby goodness! #availableforadoption #adoptdontshop #adoptashelterpet #orangetabbycatsrule #tonylarussasanimalrescuefoundation (at Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation)

That’s some great focus for Hearts to be able to ignore me! This beauty is #availableforadoption at #tonylarussasanimalrescuefoundation #adoptashelterpet #adoptdontshop (at Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation)

Somehow we made it through a day of adoptions yesterday with gorgeous and cool cat Amethyst still at the shelter at the end of the day. Today’s your lucky day! Who needs to watch a boring old Super Bowl when you could be meeting your new best friend?! #availableforadoption #adoptdontshop #adoptashelterpet #betterwaytospendsunday #tonylarussasanimalrescuefoundation (at Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation)

The elusive snow leopard, oops, I mean Siamese mix kitten, little 14 week old Snow is a lovely girl looking for an adopter who will appreciate her shy, quiet manner. She could be your best friend! #availableforadoption #lynxpointsiamesekitten #quietbeauty #adoptdontshop #adoptashelterpet #tonylarussasanimalrescuefoundation (at Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation)

At the risk of sounding like a broken record, I have to say, for the umpteenth time, I love my job! #ilovemyjob #proudcatlady #adoptdontshop #adoptashelterpet #availableforadoption #tonylarussasanimalrescuefoundation (at Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation)

Kitten time is here...#availableforadoption #adoptdontshop #adoptashelterpet #twoisbetterthenone #adorablekittensforadoption #tonylarussasanimalrescuefoundation (at Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation)

To all of the orange cats I’ve loved before...6 month old brothers Gingerbread & Chestnut Praline, and 10 week old mini version brothers OJ & Cinnamon Roll. #availableforadoption #twoisalwaysbetterthanone #kittenbrothers #adoptdontshop #tonylarussasanimalrescuefoundation (at Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation)

ARF’s amazing young artists at work doing PR again! #adoptdontshop #adoptashelterpet #creativityofkids #tonylarussasanimalrescuefoundation (at Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation)

Hopper and Eleven probably think I’m one of the Stranger Things. But at least they’re not in the Upside Down! #strangerthings #theupsidedown #adoptashelterpet #twoisalwaysbetterthanone #adoptdontshop #tonylarussasanimalrescuefoundation (at Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation)

Adorable Branch is a special needs kitten looking for his special someone. He’s such a love! #adoptaspecialneedspet #adoptashelterpet #adoptdontshop #orangekittensarethebest #tonylarussasanimalrescuefoundation (at Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation)

Turbo and Mini taking a rest break, waiting for their human match to come in! Cats are perfect rainy day companions. #availableforadoption #twoisbetterthanone #adoptashelterpet #tonylarussasanimalrescuefoundation (at Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation)

At under 5 pounds, Harrington is not much bigger than my foster kittens.! He has quite the sense of style. #availableforadoption #adoptashelterpet #oneeyeisenough #tinydogsareawesome #tonylarussasanimalrescuefoundation (at Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation)

Love orange tabbies as much as I do? Lhaffon, 9 week old charmer, is #availableforadoption #adoptdontshop #adoptashelterpet #tonylarussasanimalrescuefoundation (at Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation)

Oliver says “Come on down!” He and his siblings Olivia and Orlando are #availableforadoption #adoptdontshop #adoptashelterpet #tonylarussasanimalrescuefoundation #siamesemixkittens (at Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation)