14 Puppies Enjoying Their First Day In Their Forever Homes

By Maggie Hira Oct 16, 2023 11:03 am EST

Coming to a new home can be stressful! These puppies are acclimating to their new forever homes by enjoying new toys and treats, exploring their new environments, and taking lots and lots of naps.

1. Enjoying a warm welcome home with toys and goodies!

a puppy sitting by its new toys and water bowl.

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2. Quietly posing for the first-ever at-home photo that's gonna be used in throwback posts forever.

a cute puppy with blue eyes lying on a carpet.

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3. A bone to ease the "first day home" transition.

a puppy sitting primly in front of a bone.

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4. When your "Welcome Home" sign is bigger than you expected.

a puppy sitting in front of a big WELCOME HOME sign.

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5. All tuckered out after meeting the new family.

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6. Feeling fluffy and thinking about the bright future that lies ahead!

a fluffy shiba puppy looking contemplative.

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7. First item on the agenda after coming to your forever home? A nap.

a brown puppy sleeping on a fluffy bed with a blanket and plush toys.

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8. There's no place like a new forever home.

a dog tucked in with a blanket and fast asleep.

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9. Looks like someone is super happy in his forever home!

a dog sitting with its tongue out in the sunshine.

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10. Exploring the new digs. And trying to tackle the big stairs.

a puppy looking down a flight of stairs.

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11. Archie is so cozy on his new couch!

a dog named Archie lying on a couch with a sign saying

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12. Chewing on your hind leg to keep first-day jitters at bay is always a good idea.

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13. And the crate training is off to a great start!

a puppy in its crate with a blue blanket.

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14. Life is great when you've got two bones and all the fluffy toy friends you could want!

a puppy in its bed with two bones and a bunch of toys.

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