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“My Sister Adopted Her Very First Dog And His Before & After Pics Have Me Crying”

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Meriah Jae couldn’t be more proud of her sister for adopting a sheltered pit bull in serious need for some love. So she decided to express her feelings on Twitter, where Meriah stitched together a couple of cutest pics of her sister’s new pet with a powerful message: “adopt, don’t shop.”

And this message simply blew up online with over 133,000 retweets, 345,000 likes, and most importantly a ton of encouraging comments with kind words, tips and more stories like this.

Of course, let’s not discount the star of the whole show – the adorable pit bull named Charlie who’s finally enjoying his life with a loving owner, while also becoming a Twitter symbol for pet adoption. Nice going, Charlie!

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This sheltered pit bull was in serious need for love

"My Sister Adopted Her Very First Dog And His Before & After Pics Have Me Crying"

"My Sister Adopted Her Very First Dog And His Before & After Pics Have Me Crying"

Straight away the joy of life came back to Charlie

"My Sister Adopted Her Very First Dog And His Before & After Pics Have Me Crying"

And his before-and-after photos exploded on Twitter

"My Sister Adopted Her Very First Dog And His Before & After Pics Have Me Crying"

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"My Sister Adopted Her Very First Dog And His Before & After Pics Have Me Crying"

Inspiring an incredible online thread of positivity…

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"My Sister Adopted Her Very First Dog And His Before & After Pics Have Me Crying"

Which got other people to share the stories of their furry friends:

"My Sister Adopted Her Very First Dog And His Before & After Pics Have Me Crying"

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What do you think ?

Isabel Tamayo 7 years ago

You can really see how much change love can make.

25points

Brigitte 7 years ago

Aww, he looks so happy now. His smile is adorable. (Too bad his ears are cropped.) I'm always glad to read a story about a happily adopted animal.

20points

TheRubyFalcon 7 years ago

While I disagree with cropping tails and ears and everything else, I think in this case, since it can't be undone, it kinda adds to his cuteness, like "My owners were so mean and they did all dis to me, but my new owner so amazing!"

20points

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Kjorn 7 years ago

dog are so greatfully to those who love them

19points

Tedi Rogers 7 years ago

This is my Lily at the pound after she was surrendered and the second one was after living with me for a couple of years. She is 13 now and still going strong Lily-befor...941386.jpg

5points

Tedi Rogers 7 years ago

Here is my Snickers, right after I got him and then this summer Snickers-b...433348.jpg

5points

Mari Bradford 7 years ago

Bless all those who adopt

5points

Usernameofgag 7 years ago

Look at his eyes... So much happiness....

4points

Gillian Black 7 years ago

just beautiful i got a Blue Heeler who had been dumped because she is deaf she had puppes one day dumped the next, but silly people had her chipped was traced back by Vet who went with police to get puppies, after weaned puppies went but mummy didnt because of her deafness but she is a wonderful girl my babie

3points

Marzo Florida 7 years ago

Aww.. these are so heartwarming! I wish I could adopt a doggie! Being abused or in critical condition can really take a toll on the poor animal (physically and mentally). Its nice to see their transformations into happy pups with a family :)

3points

Marta Nowak 7 years ago

That was the first day we've got Tola - she just arrived from big puppy factory. Below a photo how she looks now :D 1-597717f049ae1.jpg

2points

Marta Nowak 7 years ago

A few months later ;) IMG_1017-5...57de8e.jpg

3points

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Ritchie Valens 7 years ago

When humans Love animals, I love people so much.

2points

Vicky Jones 7 years ago

Looks like a sweetheart. So glad someone took a chance on him. Wish I could save them all.

2points

DopethronePunkUk 7 years ago

....and to all the other rescue owners, you are all amazing people and the difference you have made to to your canine friends is so obvious, love you all.

1point

DopethronePunkUk 7 years ago

Amazing, this makes me cold heart warm. Your sister has given this dog the life it deserves, you have my respect and love for giving this dog the love and companionship it needs. Thank you from a fellow animal lover, this means the world to that little guy.

1point

Анна Грабар 7 years ago

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1point

Amy Dias 7 years ago

Charlie is as beautiful as your sister's heart. Thank you to all the wonderful adopters who really are angels for these sweeties.

1point

Sofia Bellavista 7 years ago

"A dog is a smile and a wagging tail, what's in between doesn't count." Adopt don't shop. Breeders breed unhealthy animals for aesthetics.

1point

Rebekah 7 years ago

I LOVE these stories, where the very first "after" pic makes me go AWWWW out loud.

1point

Laura Zaini 7 years ago

aren't they the cutest thing on earth?

1point

Kimberly Robertson 7 years ago

Omg I just fell inlove with all of you for adopting these babies <3

1point

Haleema 7 years ago

Adorable

1point

Lovely Life Vines 7 years ago

perfect doggy

1point

Hunter Hampton 4 months ago (edited)

I would have adopted that cute boy too.....

0points

Hunter Hampton 4 months ago

I would have adopted that darling boy too.... what a cutie.

0points

Fairsher 6 years ago

There is nothing like a rescue dog. I have had many and one pure breed toy poodle gifted to me which ended up having the most issues. My next one will be the same, a rescue from the pound.LOVE my dogs!!

0points

WellSea7 6 years ago

I really do think a dog's love is the most complete love we can have on earth. I know, my experience with my dogs show me everyday what true unconditional love is. They are family to me, its not possible for me to love them more than I do, I wish more people would see and understand this. (This ^^ dog knows hes loved now you can see it in his eyes)

0points

Connie Corrine 7 years ago

Love. Pure love. My baby boy is a rescue. When I got him he was 2 months old, scared to death and 1 of 5 pups who survived a horrible place. Full of fleas, feces, not fed etc. They were only found due to the owner being arrested. He's a Staffordshire terrier chow chow mix. 4 years later he is still my best decision ever. My service dog. But to this day I don't think I saved him. HE saved me..

0points

Dorothy Castillo 7 years ago

What a beauty!! All my dogs haveeen strays and always will be😁

0points

Natalija Mirksjaja 7 years ago

What a precious boy! We found our pup when he was 12 wks old and took him to the shelter. Nobody claimed him, so we adopted him. Here's Loki before and after! compare2-5...427c70.jpg

0points

Natalija Mirksjaja 7 years ago

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Barbara Baxendale 7 years ago

I love how happy they all look after they have been adopted !!

0points

Dana Chivers 7 years ago

That doggie is so precious! What a happy little (big) guy..... Makes my heart smile!

0points

ChubbySquid 7 years ago

Sad wrinkly ball of love versus happy wrinkly ball of love.

0points

Karen Jackson 7 years ago

I wish people would stop butchering their ears! Just glad they now have people who will love them.

0points

Karen Jackson 7 years ago

I wish people would stop butchering their ears. >.< So glad they now have people who will love them.

0points

Boco Fiddleworth 7 years ago

Such a simple, selfless act can make such a difference to another life. 'Good' on your sister!

0points

RaroaRaroa 7 years ago

Argh, I wish I could have more than one dog. So beautiful.

0points

Linda Sellers 7 years ago

No one loves you like your dog! No one will be as happy to see you like your dog is! My Harley is a rescue and he's very spoiled. Harley has me trained very well, lol! He's still in bed this morning. I love this little guy with all my heart!

0points

Irene Walton 7 years ago

Love Love Love these

0points

Alexandra Put-Versteeg 7 years ago

Our Black Velvet was 'one of many'. Her nest was warm, but there were 11 other pups asking for love and attention. Velv' was one of the three biggest pups. The moment I saw her, I fell in love. Luckily she came from a wonderfull, warm, loving home. Sebastian (her "grandpa" so to speak) trained them well and the pups were not allowed to leave their mom before being 12 weeks old. But there are so many that do not have those great odds...alas. 2017-07-17...7cbdfb.jpg

0points

Susan Kirby 7 years ago

they all look happy and well loved ,they will give you years of fun and love xxxxxx

0points

Anita Vlaming 7 years ago

Heel mooi om te zien hoe de honden er na adoptie uit zien. Liefde doet wonderen.

0points

Barbara Baxendale 7 years ago

Amazing what a difference a good loving home makes !!

0points

Dorianne Almann 7 years ago

100% sweet and kind--love stories like these. Some years ago we adopted a JRT mix from our local shelter. When we fist say him he was asleep in the kennel while the dog in there with him ran around barking. We found out from an animal intuitive that Jib was asleep because he was frightened and afraid. Happily for us and our Jibster, those days are long past!

0points

Veronica Goddard 7 years ago

No substitute for love; all my 4 dogs have been rescues and I love them all.

0points

SZEmbroidereddotcom 7 years ago

I'd show you the before and after photos of my adopted dog, but you'd hardly recognize him covered in barbecue sauce.

0points

Ian Sirota 7 years ago

I love this story so much. Both of my dogs are rescues as well. Here they are, a few years ago! 1799-59789...3-jpeg.jpg

0points

daniellabob 7 years ago

wow I am always so chocked when I see how compassionate and loving people are tords dogs and cats, now if everyone treated each other with such compassion the world would be Paradise.Food for thought.

0points

George Porter 7 years ago

The most under-utilized balm in the world. Love heals everything

0points

Lazy Panda 7 years ago

oMG, THAT LITTLE FACE, JUST SOOOO CUTE!

0points

Meg Kimballdavis 7 years ago

LOVE IS ALL YOU NEED

0points

Don Wanek 7 years ago

Chapped Dog Nose: More Water from Glass or Ceramic, change water frequently 2-4 times daily or more. Sunburn, maybe. Plastic or other allergy. Use good organic non-petrol based oil last resort. Usually more water or sunburn.

0points

Jazzy McSquishy-Buggs 7 years ago

DestinySenpai has a dachshund!!! I LOVE DACHSHUNDS!!!

0points

Leonie Spierings 7 years ago

<3

0points

Stephanie Hutner 7 years ago

I love this story! I don't know why bored panda has to constantly tell everyone how many likes a story got. As if it makes a difference.

0points

Laura Stehle 7 years ago

May God Bless all you!

0points

Chihuahua “Senor Tropical” Waves 7 years ago

Rescue pit bull? Can you follow up with us in 30 days... let us know if he has been returned to the shelter? Sorry to rain on your parade... Pit bulls the most vicious breed as defined by disfiguring maulings and deaths.

-1point

Emiwolfplayz 7 years ago

Adopt don't buy ? But where will breeds go ? You are doing a mistake to stop peoples to buy real breeds , why? Because: No one is buying this dog =homeless dogs. So I know that we need to adopt shelter dogs but we can't stop buying breeds because if no one buys a dog the owner "throws" dog away to shelter... Everyone needs love. I remember having a shelter dog , but they gave her to us to "try" it didn't work ... That dog didn't match our personallities...but we gave her back sadly. Then I found a homeless cat that we loved.... He was just a normal black cat ... Well yeah

-3points

Lazy Panda 7 years ago

The whole point is that if you stop buying, eventually the breeders will go out of business. Plus, what breeds? If you mean purebred then I hope you know that most "purebreds" are from puppy mills, if you ignore that and buy a dog out of sympathy you are just supporting what could be a puppy mill, if breeders go out of business there will be LESS shelter dogs because they would be getting adopted more easily. Real breeds don't exist by the way, and if you are buying a real breeds, you should know that you are basically buying an inbred dog, prone to health issues and one that will probably have a shorter lifespan. Real breed/purebred is just for marketing, it's really just an inbred dog that could die possibly years before the predicted lifespan

1point

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Isabel Tamayo 7 years ago

You can really see how much change love can make.

25points

Brigitte 7 years ago

Aww, he looks so happy now. His smile is adorable. (Too bad his ears are cropped.) I'm always glad to read a story about a happily adopted animal.

20points

TheRubyFalcon 7 years ago

While I disagree with cropping tails and ears and everything else, I think in this case, since it can't be undone, it kinda adds to his cuteness, like "My owners were so mean and they did all dis to me, but my new owner so amazing!"

20points

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Kjorn 7 years ago

dog are so greatfully to those who love them

19points

Tedi Rogers 7 years ago

This is my Lily at the pound after she was surrendered and the second one was after living with me for a couple of years. She is 13 now and still going strong Lily-befor...941386.jpg

5points

Tedi Rogers 7 years ago

Here is my Snickers, right after I got him and then this summer Snickers-b...433348.jpg

5points

Mari Bradford 7 years ago

Bless all those who adopt

5points

Usernameofgag 7 years ago

Look at his eyes... So much happiness....

4points

Gillian Black 7 years ago

just beautiful i got a Blue Heeler who had been dumped because she is deaf she had puppes one day dumped the next, but silly people had her chipped was traced back by Vet who went with police to get puppies, after weaned puppies went but mummy didnt because of her deafness but she is a wonderful girl my babie

3points

Marzo Florida 7 years ago

Aww.. these are so heartwarming! I wish I could adopt a doggie! Being abused or in critical condition can really take a toll on the poor animal (physically and mentally). Its nice to see their transformations into happy pups with a family :)

3points

Marta Nowak 7 years ago

That was the first day we've got Tola - she just arrived from big puppy factory. Below a photo how she looks now :D 1-597717f049ae1.jpg

2points

Marta Nowak 7 years ago

A few months later ;) IMG_1017-5...57de8e.jpg

3points

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Ritchie Valens 7 years ago

When humans Love animals, I love people so much.

2points

Vicky Jones 7 years ago

Looks like a sweetheart. So glad someone took a chance on him. Wish I could save them all.

2points

DopethronePunkUk 7 years ago

....and to all the other rescue owners, you are all amazing people and the difference you have made to to your canine friends is so obvious, love you all.

1point

DopethronePunkUk 7 years ago

Amazing, this makes me cold heart warm. Your sister has given this dog the life it deserves, you have my respect and love for giving this dog the love and companionship it needs. Thank you from a fellow animal lover, this means the world to that little guy.

1point

Анна Грабар 7 years ago

2354351-59...f9492c.jpg

1point

Amy Dias 7 years ago

Charlie is as beautiful as your sister's heart. Thank you to all the wonderful adopters who really are angels for these sweeties.

1point

Sofia Bellavista 7 years ago

"A dog is a smile and a wagging tail, what's in between doesn't count." Adopt don't shop. Breeders breed unhealthy animals for aesthetics.

1point

Rebekah 7 years ago

I LOVE these stories, where the very first "after" pic makes me go AWWWW out loud.

1point

Laura Zaini 7 years ago

aren't they the cutest thing on earth?

1point

Kimberly Robertson 7 years ago

Omg I just fell inlove with all of you for adopting these babies <3

1point

Haleema 7 years ago

Adorable

1point

Lovely Life Vines 7 years ago

perfect doggy

1point

Hunter Hampton 4 months ago (edited)

I would have adopted that cute boy too.....

0points

Hunter Hampton 4 months ago

I would have adopted that darling boy too.... what a cutie.

0points

Fairsher 6 years ago

There is nothing like a rescue dog. I have had many and one pure breed toy poodle gifted to me which ended up having the most issues. My next one will be the same, a rescue from the pound.LOVE my dogs!!

0points

WellSea7 6 years ago

I really do think a dog's love is the most complete love we can have on earth. I know, my experience with my dogs show me everyday what true unconditional love is. They are family to me, its not possible for me to love them more than I do, I wish more people would see and understand this. (This ^^ dog knows hes loved now you can see it in his eyes)

0points

Connie Corrine 7 years ago

Love. Pure love. My baby boy is a rescue. When I got him he was 2 months old, scared to death and 1 of 5 pups who survived a horrible place. Full of fleas, feces, not fed etc. They were only found due to the owner being arrested. He's a Staffordshire terrier chow chow mix. 4 years later he is still my best decision ever. My service dog. But to this day I don't think I saved him. HE saved me..

0points

Dorothy Castillo 7 years ago

What a beauty!! All my dogs haveeen strays and always will be😁

0points

Natalija Mirksjaja 7 years ago

What a precious boy! We found our pup when he was 12 wks old and took him to the shelter. Nobody claimed him, so we adopted him. Here's Loki before and after! compare2-5...427c70.jpg

0points

Natalija Mirksjaja 7 years ago

Lokicouch2...ac1cff.jpg

0points

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Barbara Baxendale 7 years ago

I love how happy they all look after they have been adopted !!

0points

Dana Chivers 7 years ago

That doggie is so precious! What a happy little (big) guy..... Makes my heart smile!

0points

ChubbySquid 7 years ago

Sad wrinkly ball of love versus happy wrinkly ball of love.

0points

Karen Jackson 7 years ago

I wish people would stop butchering their ears! Just glad they now have people who will love them.

0points

Karen Jackson 7 years ago

I wish people would stop butchering their ears. >.< So glad they now have people who will love them.

0points

Boco Fiddleworth 7 years ago

Such a simple, selfless act can make such a difference to another life. 'Good' on your sister!

0points

RaroaRaroa 7 years ago

Argh, I wish I could have more than one dog. So beautiful.

0points

Linda Sellers 7 years ago

No one loves you like your dog! No one will be as happy to see you like your dog is! My Harley is a rescue and he's very spoiled. Harley has me trained very well, lol! He's still in bed this morning. I love this little guy with all my heart!

0points

Irene Walton 7 years ago

Love Love Love these

0points

Alexandra Put-Versteeg 7 years ago

Our Black Velvet was 'one of many'. Her nest was warm, but there were 11 other pups asking for love and attention. Velv' was one of the three biggest pups. The moment I saw her, I fell in love. Luckily she came from a wonderfull, warm, loving home. Sebastian (her "grandpa" so to speak) trained them well and the pups were not allowed to leave their mom before being 12 weeks old. But there are so many that do not have those great odds...alas. 2017-07-17...7cbdfb.jpg

0points

Susan Kirby 7 years ago

they all look happy and well loved ,they will give you years of fun and love xxxxxx

0points

Anita Vlaming 7 years ago

Heel mooi om te zien hoe de honden er na adoptie uit zien. Liefde doet wonderen.

0points

Barbara Baxendale 7 years ago

Amazing what a difference a good loving home makes !!

0points

Dorianne Almann 7 years ago

100% sweet and kind--love stories like these. Some years ago we adopted a JRT mix from our local shelter. When we fist say him he was asleep in the kennel while the dog in there with him ran around barking. We found out from an animal intuitive that Jib was asleep because he was frightened and afraid. Happily for us and our Jibster, those days are long past!

0points

Veronica Goddard 7 years ago

No substitute for love; all my 4 dogs have been rescues and I love them all.

0points

SZEmbroidereddotcom 7 years ago

I'd show you the before and after photos of my adopted dog, but you'd hardly recognize him covered in barbecue sauce.

0points

Ian Sirota 7 years ago

I love this story so much. Both of my dogs are rescues as well. Here they are, a few years ago! 1799-59789...3-jpeg.jpg

0points

daniellabob 7 years ago

wow I am always so chocked when I see how compassionate and loving people are tords dogs and cats, now if everyone treated each other with such compassion the world would be Paradise.Food for thought.

0points

George Porter 7 years ago

The most under-utilized balm in the world. Love heals everything

0points

Lazy Panda 7 years ago

oMG, THAT LITTLE FACE, JUST SOOOO CUTE!

0points

Meg Kimballdavis 7 years ago

LOVE IS ALL YOU NEED

0points

Don Wanek 7 years ago

Chapped Dog Nose: More Water from Glass or Ceramic, change water frequently 2-4 times daily or more. Sunburn, maybe. Plastic or other allergy. Use good organic non-petrol based oil last resort. Usually more water or sunburn.

0points

Jazzy McSquishy-Buggs 7 years ago

DestinySenpai has a dachshund!!! I LOVE DACHSHUNDS!!!

0points

Leonie Spierings 7 years ago

<3

0points

Stephanie Hutner 7 years ago

I love this story! I don't know why bored panda has to constantly tell everyone how many likes a story got. As if it makes a difference.

0points

Laura Stehle 7 years ago

May God Bless all you!

0points

Chihuahua “Senor Tropical” Waves 7 years ago

Rescue pit bull? Can you follow up with us in 30 days... let us know if he has been returned to the shelter? Sorry to rain on your parade... Pit bulls the most vicious breed as defined by disfiguring maulings and deaths.

-1point

Emiwolfplayz 7 years ago

Adopt don't buy ? But where will breeds go ? You are doing a mistake to stop peoples to buy real breeds , why? Because: No one is buying this dog =homeless dogs. So I know that we need to adopt shelter dogs but we can't stop buying breeds because if no one buys a dog the owner "throws" dog away to shelter... Everyone needs love. I remember having a shelter dog , but they gave her to us to "try" it didn't work ... That dog didn't match our personallities...but we gave her back sadly. Then I found a homeless cat that we loved.... He was just a normal black cat ... Well yeah

-3points

Lazy Panda 7 years ago

The whole point is that if you stop buying, eventually the breeders will go out of business. Plus, what breeds? If you mean purebred then I hope you know that most "purebreds" are from puppy mills, if you ignore that and buy a dog out of sympathy you are just supporting what could be a puppy mill, if breeders go out of business there will be LESS shelter dogs because they would be getting adopted more easily. Real breeds don't exist by the way, and if you are buying a real breeds, you should know that you are basically buying an inbred dog, prone to health issues and one that will probably have a shorter lifespan. Real breed/purebred is just for marketing, it's really just an inbred dog that could die possibly years before the predicted lifespan

1point

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