When we adopted Haru, our black cat, he had spent his first two years in a shelter. He was shy and fearful. Now he has completely changed, and he loves coming to us for pets. After a month of preparation, we are welcoming Foxy (her original name). She is three years old and has spent two years in the shelter. Adopting an animal is a serious decision that shouldn't be made on impulse. Adoption takes time. Animals come with their own history, and our role is to help them build a new life.