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No, Noah did not acquire his pets at the shelter; they came on board willingly. But then, given the chance, wouldn’t all the pets in shelters also embrace the opportunity to be saved? I'm sure they would. Alas, we can’t save them all, if only we could.
Furthermore, if only all humans would treat them kindly and with compassion. Like us and all other elements on Earth, they too have souls. Even inanimate plants, when provided with the necessary light and water, thrive better with soothing music. It's not just the plants that swing and sway; as any pet owner knows, animals also respond to mellow sounds wafting through the air.
Now, I don't know if Noah remembered to bring a violin with him, but perhaps he sang to them. After all, there were so many animals on Noah's Ark from all the various species packed together on the deck below, which must have made it very crowded. One can only imagine that at times it was quite quarrelsome among the neighbors in such close quarters.
Assuming he brought his violin or possessed pleasant vocals, Noah showed significantly more empathy for his guests than merely calming them with melodies. Even before he ate, he fed the animals first. How do we know? Because it’s one of the Noahide Laws.
Noahide Laws? Yes, there are seven. Among them is the law that broadly states: “Do not eat the limb of a living animal.” By deduction, this law encompasses several other defined rules concerning humanity’s considerate treatment of these lower creatures. One such rule requires sending the mother bird far from the nest before taking her young or her eggs. Another regulation prohibits muzzling an animal working in the field, allowing it to eat. And more.
But returning to Noah’s pets on the Ark, I wonder if he occasionally brushed or played with them. Did he pet them? Of course, he couldn’t take them out for a walk. Then again, they did have a lovely sea view…