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For most of us, rescuing a pet is a huge responsibility, but it's the best thing that can happen to the animal shelter residents. To prove the power of a loving home, proud owners from all over the world are sharing photos of their family dogs before and after they were rescued. Bored Panda has decided to compile these heartwarming dog adoption images into a list, and it will clear any doubts whether or not it's worth picking up a pup from a kennel.

From sad faces in cramped cells to wide smiles on king size beds, these k9s found happiness in their new dog rescuers homes and can't hide their emotions. You can understand the difference pet adoption makes to a shelter inmate only if you see one, so scroll down and meet the lucky ones!

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Before And After Adoption

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    Jiří Schindler
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Find the monster who did this to another living crature and strike him with righteous retribution. Show no mercy.

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    Before And After Adoption

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    Lucida
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Had I not known that this dog would do well in the end I wouldn't manage to even look at the first picture because it's so awful. It's unbelievable how anyone that skinny even can stand up. :(

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    My Dog Wynter - From Living In The Streets To Relaxing In My Backyard

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    From Cellmates To Lifemates

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    WeWillJustSeeAboutThat
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Heartbreaking first picture, which makes the second picture that much more amazing! Love their smiles!

    Tamara Keegan
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It was so hard for me to separate bonded dogs that come into rescue. I'm so thankful for the people who are caring enough to adopt bonded pairs!! Whomever is their owner, THANK YOU!

    Melissa Nunya
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The little ones face in the first pic is like "you have to take us both please"

    Raven Mystique
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anyone who believes that animals do not have emotions or feelings; all they have to do is look @ the before & after pix here! These 2 dogs in the 'after' pic, I swear, they're SMILING & Laughing; with pure JOY

    Melinda Burge
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awwww - they are gorgeous. Friends for life. I love that they are together now <3

    Mircea Olaru-Zainescu
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Everyone can see the sadness on the first photo and the happiness on the second one!

    Doubanji
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Instant transformation from suspicious to a pair of super cuties with jaw breaking grins!! Seriously, could the brown one smile any more?

    Gillian Black
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    scared and sad and trying to work out why, now what two happy chappies

    Sherry Guinn
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I saw this one all by itself and I sent it to all my friends. I'D hang it on my wall if I could......and you kept them together!! You have an angel heart. And they know that.

    Sarah O'Dwyer
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I swear you can actually see future shenanigans in the second picture! Too adorable! Those smiles though...

    rustic raven
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Will you guys please take us home we promise to be good ,not to pee in the house ,no eating your shoes or socks an we LOVE to go for car rides ;=]]

    Alex Craig
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Such happy beautiful faces in the car. I am so full with joy at how happy they look.

    Rumour Asit
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I especially love the change in their eyes.....contentment shines out of them.

    Kris Dikeman
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now they look like partners in crime :) So sweet, glad they're together.

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    Ripley At Around 6 Months In Iran And Again At Around 1 Year In Her Forever Home In The United States

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    Hank! Abuse Left This Poor Pup With Scars And Timidness, But Now He Smiles Ear-To-Ear

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    Before And After Adoption

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    Lexi
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I actually just read the entire article of this dog.... She actually lost eye sight on one of her eyes, sad.

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    Frank The Tank. Before And After Adoption

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    So My Sis Adopted Her Very First Dog And His Before And After Pics Have Me Crying

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    Adopted This Little Dude While On Vacation In Mexico. The Litter Was Found In The Jungle In Terrible Shape But Were Nursed Back To Health By The Local Animal Rescue Foundation. Here He Is Today Healthy, Happy And Adapting Well To His New Life As A Canadian

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    To The Person Who Left Her In A Park To Die 2 Years Ago... Look At Her Now! With Your Horrible Neglect Came A Whole Lot Of Happiness.

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    The Night We Found Him On The Street Vs 1 Week After Adoption. Meet Pablo

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    This Is My Koda Bear The Day Before He Got Adopted And A Few Months After

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    After 4 Years In The Street, Annie Found Her Home With My Parents. First Day Vs 1 Week Later

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    Kizzy Kizzy
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So cute!!! Looks just like my Ellie, but without the brindle!! She is so innocent in both!

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    My Friend Rescued This Sweet Girl From Being Put Down Over A Minor Skin Condition. Meet Scarlett

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    Ginger Panda
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh my God. It has tears in its eyes. I can't even... Thank you for saving this sweet baby.

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    Meet Waldo. From Crusty And Underweight To A Very Fluffy Boy

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    Before And After Adoption... Nacho The One Eyed Dog

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    Toby At The County Shelter 2 Years Ago And Is Now King Of Our House.

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    Neeraj Jha
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In the second pic, it looks like as if he has snoozed morning alarm twice already. :P

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    "We Found Teddy’s Shelter Picture And It’s Heartbreaking. We’re So Glad He Came Into Our Lives And Is Letting His Sweet, Goofy Personality Shine! Hopefully He Knows That He’ll Be Safe, Clean, Fed, And Loved For The Rest Of His Life"

    "We Found Teddy’s Shelter Picture And It’s Heartbreaking. We’re So Glad He Came Into Our Lives And Is Letting His Sweet, Goofy Personality Shine! Hopefully He Knows That He’ll Be Safe, Clean, Fed, And Loved For The Rest Of His Life"

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    One Year Ago Today We Adopted Harper From The Fairfax Animal Shelter. She Had Been Adopted And Returned At Least Three Times In The First Year Of Her Life And Looked Alone, Scared And Confused.

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    Sky
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You shouldn’t be able to adopt if you are going to bring them back, but I guess that is better then having them abandoned.

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    From A Houston Stray To A Midwestern Princess

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    BusLady
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So sad that she's having to nurse, when she's not healthy herself. What happened to the pups?

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