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50 Before & After Pics Show The Difference A Day Of Adoption Can Make To A Shelter Pet
Adopting a pet is a big responsibility, and it will often change the life of the person adopting the pet. It will also, however, absolutely change the life of the pet being adopted as well. These pictures will show you how much difference a single day can make in the life of a pet that has finally been adopted.
It may take a while for some of these pets to get back to proper nutrition, but the change in many of them is psychological, not physical. The look that appears on their face once they've realized that they're going to live in a new forever home is one that probably hasn't crossed their face in a very long time.
Needless to say, if you're thinking about getting a pet, please consider the pros and cons of adoption, too! But if you've already got a cute before-and-after adoptee, we'd love to see their shining face in this post!
(h/t: buzzfeed)
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#2
Bumble Bee
Final score:
404points
#4
Pillow
#5
Sandy
#6
Ned On The Ride Home From The Shelter
#8
Amelia
#10
Bandit
AnnaMcHugh 9 years ago
That is a beautiful shepherd. They're cute when they're pups, but that is going to be a really (big) beautiful dog. Happy family!
#11
Little Guy
AnnaMcHugh 9 years ago
Lucky little guy! And lucky owner! Such beautiful white teeth, too. Wish I could have got my dog's teeth that white.
#12
Val
#13
A Lucky Golden Retrievier
#15
Chex
#16
Dumbo Plakat Betta Fish
KarenWilson 9 years ago
What a amazing change his colour has totally changed ☺️ that's a happy fish xx
#17
Mira - Found With Severe Mange - Before And After :)
Final score:
203points
#18
Lucy Loo
Final score:
152points
#19
Carozo Was Abandoned After Being Used By Hunters. Now In A Loving Home.
Final score:
132points
#21
Nora Budulis
Final score:
129points
#22
Bodza
Final score:
128points
AnnaMcHugh 9 years ago
God, look at the hope in those eyes! And so much happier in the photo on the right :)
#23
Mazdak(means Wise Little Guy In Persian)lost His Leg In A Car Accident In The Streets Of Tehran
Final score:
124points
#25
Mochi, Months After Rescued From A Backyard Breeder
Final score:
113points
AnnaMcHugh 9 years ago
That's terrible! How could anyone be so cruel - the poor thing's skeletal! Looks much better now :)
#27
Mokka
Final score:
109points
KartonFarkas (Submission author) 9 years ago
I've cheated a bit. It's not after a day, but some weeks. She was very ill, and it lasted a very long time to get better.
#29
Tyron, Found Terrorised And With Pneumonia Crying Under A Car.
Final score:
102points
#30
Brillo, Rescued One Year Ago. Don't Buy A Life... Adopt!
Final score:
100points
TarynWallace 9 years ago
It makes me smile to see people take the time to figure out how to help their fuzzy kids instead of just giving up. You're an awesome person
#31
#dana 1 Year Later!
Final score:
95points
#32
Lea - When I Found Her On The Street She Was Starving And Couldn't Walk
Final score:
93points
#34
1.death Camp Shelter In Romania With Newborn Pups 2.in A Loving Family In Belgium With Her Son
Final score:
80points
#36
Nana After 5 Years Adoption
Final score:
77points
#37
My Name Is Oz ... And I'm A Little Wizard :)
Final score:
75points
#38
Didi, At 2 Weeks Old ( Found In A Bush )and Now,after 3 Years In My Home With Her Teddy Bear.
Final score:
72points
#39
Theo. Before: Scared And Lonely - Now: The Sweetest Cat Ever.
Final score:
68points
#40
Zeus - Adopted At Age 14, And Even Younger Now One Year On :)
Final score:
67points
#41
Ponto
Final score:
65points
#42
My Alanek, Difference Only 12 Weeks
Final score:
64points
TarynWallace 9 years ago
I think it was probably a prop and I'm sure she is grateful to be in a home where jewelry is the only thing she needs to worry about now.
#43
Jake :)
Final score:
64points
#44
Drako
Final score:
64points
#45
Bella Moose
Final score:
63points
#46
Holly Before And After Adoption
Final score:
60points
#48
Masni
Final score:
56points
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What do you think ?
karlalee 9 years ago
They are all sweet. It is clear they are finally being loved. I bet the owners' pictures would show a happier change too :)
TomMiller 9 years ago
I can bet the same thing :D I do think to give shelter to one dog as well http://bit.ly/1FzaH3S
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PetraSchönack 9 years ago
True story... We adopted a rescue dog few months ago and after few days her face changed from "not interested in anything" to happy :-)
BarbaraHigginsBrown 9 years ago
This makes me very happy, and makes us a better society reflected here, as how we treat our most vulnerable and those without a voice.
CarolynLombardi 9 years ago
Dogs will always make your life better in every way!
Load More Replies... karlalee 9 years ago
They are all sweet. It is clear they are finally being loved. I bet the owners' pictures would show a happier change too :)
TomMiller 9 years ago
I can bet the same thing :D I do think to give shelter to one dog as well http://bit.ly/1FzaH3S
Load More Replies... PetraSchönack 9 years ago
True story... We adopted a rescue dog few months ago and after few days her face changed from "not interested in anything" to happy :-)
BarbaraHigginsBrown 9 years ago
This makes me very happy, and makes us a better society reflected here, as how we treat our most vulnerable and those without a voice.
CarolynLombardi 9 years ago
Dogs will always make your life better in every way!
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