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30 Incredible Before & After Rescue Dog Transformations Show What Love Can Do
What was in 1967 that the Beatles sang? That’s it, “All You Need Is Love.”
While the world has changed massively over the last 40 years, the mantra still rings true, as you can see from the photos of these abandoned animals who were rescued, and with a whole lot of love, had their lives turned around from their caring owners.
Though the sight of these poor stray dogs in their before state might speak volumes on animal abuse, the happy endings to their stories help us keep faith in humanity. So, what are you waiting for? Give the person next to you - or your dog or cat! - a hug and share some love! After, of course, scrolling down to this miraculous before and after photo list of rescue dogs who got truly lucky.
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#1
Starving Dog Who Couldn’t Stand Up Makes An Incredible Transformation After 7 Weeks Of Treatment
AcousticGString 8 years ago
The "before" photos are so heartbreaking, but the faith in humanity seen in the "after" photos is restored.
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#2
A Puppy, Who Was Saved From A Fire And Suffered Burns To 75% Of His Body, Including His Paw Pads, Was Adopted By A Firefighter And Became One Too
Jessica de Bruin 5 years ago
So sorry he sufferd so much because of the burns, but what a great firefighter is he become
#3
My Friend Rescued Coconut. Three Months After He Looks Like This
AcousticGString 8 years ago
OMG I love that after photo! He knows he lives a fabulous life now!
Isabel Arango 8 years ago
Oh my god! Months ago my brother and I rescued a dog like this white, big and ultra skinny, now he's health and has a family who loves him a lot :D
Nancy Smith 8 years ago
I love to see the rescues after they are loved and cared for. God bless each of those that have taken in these precious creatures.
Gillian Black 5 years ago
how can people do this it is beyond me so so sad but thelight in the eyes now is just wow
#4
Our Rescued Dog Augustus Full Of Scabby Mange Before And Now
Roisin Carey 8 years ago
What gets me about all of these pictures (this one being one of the more obvious examples of what I'm suggesting) is the pain in their eyes and bodies. You can see their tired and hurting in the before, and by contrast they look happy and excilerated in the afters. Like they know there happy and loved. You could suggest I'm anthropomorphizing here but what do you call that. Look at their faces!
Janet Gardner 6 years ago
You would never guess his skin would heal, just look at that happy face
Janet Gardner 6 years ago
How that poor dog must have suffered now he's got his own pool, living in the lap of luxury
Kath Whathername 8 years ago
When an animal comes with a [mange] case so sever you can't even guess the breed I am always amazed with the transformation back to full health.
#5
Dog Who Turned To Stone From Mange Was Afraid Of Human Touch, Now Demands Belly Rubs
#6
Tied Up Outside Store, Abandoned, Suffering From Severe Mange And An Eye Infection, This Pitbull Is Unrecognizable Now
Jessica de Bruin 5 years ago
You can not see the bad condition wass of the dog. Great how the dog is looking now
#7
Miley Was Found Living In A Trash Pile, Severely Injured And Barely Able To Walk. Now She Is Happy And Healthy, Living In A New Home
Kath Whathername 8 years ago
So beautiful. A huge Thank you to everyone who sees through the sad exterior to bring these animals back to health and a loving embrace.
#8
My Wife And I Saw Her Shared On Facebook Asking For Someone To Save Her From The Pound. She Was 3-Months-Old Had Demodectic Mange Over Most Of Her Body, A Terrible Skin Infection And Pneumonia. This Is How She Looks About 2 1/2 Months After
Catalina Ioan 8 years ago
Those ears are priceless, the way they're all upright and perky now! <3
Janet Gardner 6 years ago
OMG, what a lucky little baby that you took on his care. Look at that little face, so lovable and perky.
Emma Romeo 8 years ago
Doesnt even look like the same dog! I love these kinds of transformation pictures
#9
This Is Little Copeland Before And After Rescue
Julie Jackson 8 years ago
The there is a place in hell for the people who does this to these dogs
Audrey La Jeunesse 8 years ago
In the first photo, I don't know what it is but it looks like a teardrop......WAHHHHH
Miss MonMon 8 years ago
This is so heart breaking, but I am so happy for the lucky dogs who are now healthy.
Pattie Kelly 8 years ago
As a dog lover, rescuer, and a has a website "stfrancishelpinghands.org devoted to helping NO KILL SHELTERS and helping those animals who can't help themselves and has 3 therapy dogs these pictures warmed my heart. But at the same time show just how inhumane human beings can be. To do this to one less than us is un Godly. Dog spelled backwards is GOD. God knew what he was doing when He blessed us with dogs. e14d845fee...e56106.jpg 
Deborah Lafountaine 6 years ago
Great job you are good people. Happy to know there are people out there that care.
Pattie Kelly 8 years ago
I look at the before picture and then the after picture and it really enrages me as to how anyone human being be so cruel and heartless to allow this dog to get this way. This took a lot of time to get this bad. And like children when you see abuse and do nothing you are just as guilty. I know a lot of people saw this poor fur baby and just walked away and said "it's only a dog". God made dogs for a reason and sent them down from Heaven. Their made function with humans is unconditional love. I know if the owner of this dog in as bad of health this darling can be if that dog saw him or her again he would show nothing but love. It's saddens me but that is the truth. A dog's mind can't remember what happen before they actually live in the moment. That is why when you make a quick rum to the store and back your dog or dogs act like they haven't seen you in ages. I am very glad this dog found someone to love him in return.
#10
This Poor Guy Was Found In The Streets Of Montreal Looking So Filthy That It Was Hard To Tell That He Was Actually A Dog. But Look How Charming He Seems After His Cleanup
Veronica Hufana 8 years ago
I remember this story. He was mistaken for a trash pile until someone noticed him moving. They had to shear him like a sheep.
Nancy Smith 8 years ago
This little one has the most unreal transformation. He just looks so sweet.
#11
Kelsey Was Found Infested With Parasites And Starving, But Then She Met A Kind Stranger Who Somehow Convinced Kelsey To Get Into His Car. Now She Has A Home
#12
Starving Dog Who Survived By Eating Twigs And Rocks Gets His Happily Ever After
Karin Morris 8 years ago
I think if I had this dog, he'd be fat. I could never stop giving him treats
#13
Set On Fire And Used As A Bait Dog As A Young Puppy, Hudson Was Adopted Into A Wonderful Home
Violaine LB 8 years ago
I don't get how people can be so cruel. I can understand a dog having a difficult life because it's abandoned and nobody wants to care for it, even if it's sad; but somebody purposely causing harm and setting a dog on fire??! What pleasure can you get from hurting an innocent animal whose only mistake was to be too trusting??
Lauren Boulos 8 years ago
I will never understand this. (Nor do I want to understand it). Thank God there are wonderful people out there who will take an abused, neglected animal and give it a beautiful life.
Load More Replies... Karin Morris 8 years ago
I f*****g hate how people abuse the Pitbulls and Staffies, they are such amazing, sweet funny dogs and people treat them like they are throwaway objects.
Jessica de Bruin 5 years ago
I dont understand that there are people that can do such things to animals. Lucky this one is reacued
Deborah Lafountaine 6 years ago
Demonic people injure animals. Thank goodness for all of you angels out there saving animals and doing good.
Koko Sempai 8 years ago
my throat feels like it tightens up when I see these kind of things happening to these animals ( Y.Y)
#14
This Is My Dog Miss Midna, 1 Year Apart
Natalia Sanchez 8 years ago
Still lovely. Just look at that big round nose.
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Karin Morris 8 years ago
That dogs definitely part coyote. Looks like someone had him/her penned up before. Check out the length of the nails
Laura Johnston 8 years ago
Mida,you're beautiful! May your tail wag and eyes shine bright and happy for years and years to come!
#15
Dying Dog Found On Street, Was Suffering From Mange, And Clearly Had Had No Human Contact In A Long Time. It Was Completely Transformed In Two Months
Amanda Codlin 8 years ago
He doesn't look quite recovered, I hope he's ok now though. Same goes for all of the dogs in the world. I know their not though. :(
Laura Johnston 8 years ago
This rescue took place in India. This dog is a street dog (this is what they are called in India),one of the thousands,if not millions. I hope once recovered they keep the dog and not thrown back onto the streets.
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Jessica de Bruin 5 years ago
I think she looks amazing, but is not there yet. Hope she will full recovering
#16
Kenzi Came To Cocker Spaniel Rescue Of Austin & San Antonio From San Antonio As An Abuse/Neglect Case. Her Transformation Shows What Some Tender Loving Care Can Do
Monique Quenet 8 years ago
It breaks my heart what humans do to animals💔 Thank you to each and every person that rescues and teaches an animal about love...
#17
Puppy Was Left To Die After Falling Into Hot Tar, Until One Kind-Hearted Person Heard The Dog’s Cry. After Scrubbing The Dog For 3 Hours, The Tar Was Finally Removed
#18
This 2-Year-Old Girl Is Ready For Her New Life To Begin. 2 Pounds Of Mud And Fur Was Shaved Away
Juana 8 years ago
Yeah, if that girl from The Ring had a pet, it would be this.
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Vero Morales 6 years ago
oh I though in the first picture that she was grauling, but no its jast her smile. so beautifull
chachkimooch 8 years ago
That looks more like 20 lbs than 2! Thank you, you wonderful rescuers!
#19
Iggy Was Found Barely Alive In Mexico With A Horrible Eye Infection. Someone Uploaded A Picture Of Him To Facebook. People Were Touched And Donated Money To Transport The Guy Into The U.S. And Treat His Injury
#20
Little Betty Was Abandoned By Her Owners. Once Ashamed By Her Appearance, She Is Now Ready For A New Home
Jessica de Bruin 5 years ago
So sorry that people don't take care of there animals and abandon them. I think the way she looks it is a very loyal dog.
Janet Gardner 6 years ago
That after picture just melts my heart, I wish we could cuddle all day on the sofa
#21
Cedar Was Found Hairless From Stress, With Bones Poking Through His Skin. Since Then, He Has Found A Great Home With Good Care
#22
My Dog's Vet Rescued A Severely Neglected Dog Named Max. This Is How He Looks Before And After Rescue
Jasmina Pavlovic 5 years ago
Wow, just wow. Whoever this has did tothis beautiful dog should go to hell ...
Lisa Freeman-Conner 6 years ago
This is my beautiful boy Samson's similar transformation.... he's amazing in every way. IMG_1619-5...c2fa0e.jpg 
#23
A Little Bit Of Time And A Lot Of Love
#24
Abandoned Puppy Who Was Found So Weak The He Couldn’t Stand, Emaciated, Dehydrated,and His Skin Was So Maggot-Infested He Gave Off A Rotting Smell, Gets Saved By The Good Care Of Pennsylvania Veterinary Hospital
Starflower26 8 years ago
A Puppy has, obviously, not lived very long and to be in this state so young is just heart breaking, but also shows how quickly this can happen 😔
Thea Wilsher 8 years ago
His name is Libre and he's doing great :) Here's the Facebook page for him: https://m.facebook.com/LibresGift
Load More Replies... Janet Gardner 6 years ago
So little, almost like a little alien, but he's getting there and he's so cute
#25
Poor Guy Was Abused And Mistreated. He Was Afraid Of Everyone And Everything. It Took A Lot Of Hard Work And Patience, But Gage Is The Best Dog A Guy Could Ask For Today
Janet Gardner 6 years ago
Tilt of the head and those eyes are soft, loving and full of fun. How can these dogs even look at a human never mind trust them they must be strong in character
#26
Treasure, A 2-Year-Old Female Purebred Miniature Poodle, Was Severely Neglected Before Being Spotted By A Passing Motorist Who Brought Her To The Natchez-Adams County Humane Society
#27
My Rescued Dog, She's So Happy Now
#28
The Difference A Year Makes For A Rescue Dog
#29
Dying Dog Found Locked Up In A Crate All Covered In Feces Gets Completely Transformed By Love
#30
Shrek Was Found Barely Moving, With Legs Covered In Sores And Fur Caked With Mud. After His Excess Hair Was Removed He Was Discovered To Be A 6-Year-Old Malti-Poo Dog
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Flora Polvado 8 years ago
People that abuse and deliberately neglect animals, how do they treat the people in their lives? We probably don't want to know.
AcousticGString 8 years ago
It never ceases to amaze me the resiliency of animals both physically and emotionally when they are shown what love is SUPPOSED to look like and feel like. It has the strongest healing power. So thankful these sweet babies all found homes!
Katinka Min 8 years ago
As amazing as these transformations are, it breaks my heart that dogs can reach this state, especially in 1st world countries. (like the lil fellow from Montreal, for example) Just today, I thought how much happier my life is since I have a happy dog bouncing around me. They give so much JOY. It just kills me to see them so neglected and tortured.
Melissa Nunya 8 years ago
If I ever win that lotto I would spend the rest of my days helping rescues
Flora Polvado 8 years ago
People that abuse and deliberately neglect animals, how do they treat the people in their lives? We probably don't want to know.
AcousticGString 8 years ago
It never ceases to amaze me the resiliency of animals both physically and emotionally when they are shown what love is SUPPOSED to look like and feel like. It has the strongest healing power. So thankful these sweet babies all found homes!
Katinka Min 8 years ago
As amazing as these transformations are, it breaks my heart that dogs can reach this state, especially in 1st world countries. (like the lil fellow from Montreal, for example) Just today, I thought how much happier my life is since I have a happy dog bouncing around me. They give so much JOY. It just kills me to see them so neglected and tortured.
Melissa Nunya 8 years ago
If I ever win that lotto I would spend the rest of my days helping rescues
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