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About 6.3 million companion animals enter U.S. animal shelters nationwide every year. Of those, 3.1 million are dogs. Each year, a total of 920,000 shelter animals are euthanized, which results in 390,000 dog deaths.

A few of these forgotten canines are lucky to get a second chance in life with their new forever families. Probably one of the most emotionally intense experiences is witnessing these poor animals undergo incredible transformations after they are rescued.

It’s not just that they finally get much-needed medical care, are given shelter and food, but are healed by love from the inside out.

Below we wrapped up some of the most touching and inspiring examples of dogs before and after rescue that are likely to make us shed a tear or two, and remind us that love is the strongest force on our planet.

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I Found A Dog In The Jungle

I Found A Dog In The Jungle

A week ago, I was hiking the rainforest on the volcano Mount Meru, next to where I live. In the middle of the rainforest, I found a puppy. The puppy was too weak to move, and its tiny ribs and backbone poked against my fingers. I got her a blanket, soft food, water, and a bath. After 12 hours of sleep, a tiny, but very skinny puppy headed to the vet. She weighed only 2.5 kg.
A week has gone by, and I have a friend for life. She's gaining weight and strength by the day. Her name is Koda. Short for Kodama - the forest spirits in Princess Mononoke.

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Loverboy
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wonder if she was abandoned by a human or her mother. The goof in the second picture is gorgeous, thank you for taking care of them.

Andressa
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Omg! What a huge progress for a week! Hope she gets healthier and bigger. Sending you guys lots of love! ❤️

Red PANda (she/they)
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ok but glad it was a dog and not like a wolf or coyote or something. I would recommend maybe not taking animals from the wild normally because not all stories end up as wholesome as this one

Johnnynatfan
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Did you see the pictures and think “that might be a wolf!”? If you did you did then you need to educate yourself on what wolfs and coyotes look like. That is clearly a dog.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is said that everyone and everything has a guardian angel somewhere.

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The First Time I Saw Norkis, He Was In Bad Shape. He Had Owners Who Said That Dog Was Old, Sick, And Waiting For His Time. I Wanted To Rescue Him And Give Him A Good Life

The First Time I Saw Norkis, He Was In Bad Shape. He Had Owners Who Said That Dog Was Old, Sick, And Waiting For His Time. I Wanted To Rescue Him And Give Him A Good Life

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Spirited7Wolf
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Heavens to Betsy, I can’t believe people do this to animals. In the before pictures, he didn’t even look like a dog! 😞

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Forever Grateful For Those Who Rescued My Guy. Before vs. After

Forever Grateful For Those Who Rescued My Guy. Before vs. After

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My first dog was a chow from the humane society and this just hits me in all the feels

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Bored Panda reached out to this animal rescuer who runs the Home of Well-Loved Strays non-profit organization based in Floridablanca, Philippines.

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“My partner and I are an LGBT couple. We've been rescuing cats and dogs since 2015. Currently, we have 20 dogs and 30+ cats,” the rescuer told us. She explained that they were living in metropolitan Manila and supported the animals on their own until Covid happened. “We got flooded in November 2020 and so we moved to the countryside.”

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Jess's Transformation. She Was A Stray, Emaciated, Had A Ringworm Infection On Her Eyebrow, And Was 34 Lbs When We Found Her. May 2021 vs. August 2022

Jess's Transformation. She Was A Stray, Emaciated, Had A Ringworm Infection On Her Eyebrow, And Was 34 Lbs When We Found Her. May 2021 vs. August 2022

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Kodiak's Before vs. After. He Had Mange And Was Malnourished. Once We Got Him On The Right Meds, His Hair Grew Back So Fluffy

Kodiak's Before vs. After. He Had Mange And Was Malnourished. Once We Got Him On The Right Meds, His Hair Grew Back So Fluffy

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He looks so, so much happier in the second picture. Look at that smile <3

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This Is My Sweet Girl, Queenie. We Rescued Her At 16, And She Crossed The Rainbow Bridge At The Age Of 17. Rest In Peace, Baby Q

This Is My Sweet Girl, Queenie. We Rescued Her At 16, And She Crossed The Rainbow Bridge At The Age Of 17. Rest In Peace, Baby Q

We suspect her previous home stopped feeding her due to being incontinent and going through so many diapers. That's why she was so lethargic and underweight. She had doubled her weight by the time she passed away. It was remarkable to see her bounce back like that. And her sassy attitude, my goodness, I loved that about her.

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Red PANda (she/they)
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you for loving this dog and giving them a great life even though you knew you would have a limited time with them.

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The non-profit founder said that there are so many stray cats and dogs in the Philippines. “Some people do horrendous acts on them - throw hot water on mating cats on the roof, dump kittens near the river, shoo away dogs looking for food or eat dog meat,” she said.

Moreover, it is a common practice to tie dogs in front of houses as guards. “The locals catch strays and euthanize them. These things are the reason we decided to rescue.” The rescuer said that they prioritize adult cats or dogs that need immediate help, or kittens.

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This Dog Is Competing For "Top Shelter Dog Makeover," And I'm So Emotional Right Now. Before vs. After

This Dog Is Competing For "Top Shelter Dog Makeover," And I'm So Emotional Right Now. Before vs. After

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#8

Before vs. After I Found Her. She Really Wants To Heal

Before vs. After I Found Her. She Really Wants To Heal

I'm lathering her with virgin coconut oil before and after the bath. She's sleeping all the time and taking antibiotics. Her hair is still not that long, and there are still bald spots on the body and half of her face, but she's healing.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She's made progress, and that's great. Thank you for taking care of her.

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#9

When I Found Fred On The Side Of The Road, He Was Skittish, Neurotic, And Sweet As He Could Be. One Month Later, He's Still All Those Things, But Now He's Fat Too

When I Found Fred On The Side Of The Road, He Was Skittish, Neurotic, And Sweet As He Could Be. One Month Later, He's Still All Those Things, But Now He's Fat Too

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In the Philippines, the population of strays is very high. “The local government still catches strays, impounds them, then euthanizes them. But some organizations are actively offering free or low-cost neutering and spraying. Very few local governments work in partnership with them. There are also some cat groups who take care of strays in certain areas.”

#10

Bodhi When Local Organization Found Him vs. This Morning

Bodhi When Local Organization Found Him vs. This Morning

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Loverboy
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Poor thing, this is one of the worst cases of mange I've ever seen. It looks like he lost his eye because of it, if you look at the fist picture.

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#11

We Are Trying To Give This Baby The Best Life. We're Still Working Through Her Issues, But Her Indomitable Spirit Keeps Us Going. She's My Role Model. Before vs. After

We Are Trying To Give This Baby The Best Life. We're Still Working Through Her Issues, But Her Indomitable Spirit Keeps Us Going. She's My Role Model. Before vs. After

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#12

This Dog Was Dying In A Shelter, And My Boyfriend Was Going Through Depression Due To His Cancer. Today My Boyfriend Beat Cancer, And She Is Our New Family Member

This Dog Was Dying In A Shelter, And My Boyfriend Was Going Through Depression Due To His Cancer. Today My Boyfriend Beat Cancer, And She Is Our New Family Member

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Red PANda (she/they)
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeahhhh!!!! F*** cancer! (Sorry for the language but cancer has taken so many people dear to me and I hate it)

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Sadly, the chances of rescued animals finding a new home are extremely low. “The shelters are overly full and do not take in strays anymore. Most people still prefer animals with a breed,” the rescuer explained. She hopes that more people in the Philippines will give a chance to their local dogs without breeds and that their government will offer more free spaying and neutering programs.

#13

Wrinkles The Dog I Rescued. Look At Him Now With His Forever Parents

Wrinkles The Dog I Rescued. Look At Him Now With His Forever Parents

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Loverboy
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wonder if his adoptive parents changed his name, or kept it. I like Wrinkles but it doesn't fit after that wonderful transformation.

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#14

Today Marks 8 Months Of Our First Meeting. We Love You, Ekko. Before vs. After

Today Marks 8 Months Of Our First Meeting. We Love You, Ekko. Before vs. After

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I Found Him On This Day In 2016. He Had Mange, A Skin Infection, And Was Severely Dehydrated. After A Few Days, His Condition Improved, And I Could Take Him Home

I Found Him On This Day In 2016. He Had Mange, A Skin Infection, And Was Severely Dehydrated. After A Few Days, His Condition Improved, And I Could Take Him Home

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Bruno, My Beloved Fighter

Bruno, My Beloved Fighter

This is my dog, Bruno. An animal shelter rescued him from a place where he had no contact with the sun, couldn't pee, and ate spoiled food. When Bruno got better, I adopted him. I love him very much, and he means the world to me.

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Loverboy
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hope whoever did that to him dies a slow and miserable death. It is beyond me how people can do this to an animal and think it's alright. The pain and suffering you put that animal through makes you deserving of 100x that pain. Pieces of s**t. I'm so, so glad he was rescued and now he is living the life he deserves.

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#17

Before And After Of Toby That We Adopted Last Week. He Was Found In Texcoco And Is Blind In One Eye. After Some Care And Love, He's Really Bounced Back

Before And After Of Toby That We Adopted Last Week. He Was Found In Texcoco And Is Blind In One Eye. After Some Care And Love, He's Really Bounced Back

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#18

Booduk's 1st Day When I Found Her In A Trash Pile vs. 3 Months Later

Booduk's 1st Day When I Found Her In A Trash Pile vs. 3 Months Later

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#19

Joker Was A Bait Dog For I Don't Know How Long. It Amazes Me That From The Moment I Met Him, All He Needed Was Love To Heal

Joker Was A Bait Dog For I Don't Know How Long. It Amazes Me That From The Moment I Met Him, All He Needed Was Love To Heal

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#20

I Found Her Like This, And Now She Looks Way Better. Before vs. Now

I Found Her Like This, And Now She Looks Way Better. Before vs. Now

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Loverboy
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

From OP: "The rescue said that she was in such bad shape when I found her that she would’ve died in short time..." I'm so happy she found you. She looks so happy

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#21

I Rescued This Sweet Girl Before Her Euthanization. I Wasn't Going To Get Her Because I Was Still Mourning My Dog, But I Couldn't Stop Thinking About Her

I Rescued This Sweet Girl Before Her Euthanization. I Wasn't Going To Get Her Because I Was Still Mourning My Dog, But I Couldn't Stop Thinking About Her

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Red PANda (she/they)
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Again, look at the body language on the dog. You can really tell what a difference a safe home with a loving family makes.

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#22

A Family Surrendered This Baby Who Had Him For 8.5 Years. It Took Him Some Time To Open Up, And Now He's So Much More Confident

A Family Surrendered This Baby Who Had Him For 8.5 Years. It Took Him Some Time To Open Up, And Now He's So Much More Confident

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This Baby With A Target On Her Head. Before vs. After

This Baby With A Target On Her Head. Before vs. After

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Loverboy
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Whoever did that needs a target put on their back and put in a shooting range.

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#24

My Wife And I Saw A Post About Her And Her Puppies Needing A Foster Home

My Wife And I Saw A Post About Her And Her Puppies Needing A Foster Home

She gave everything she had to those babies. When we picked her up, she was just over 40 pounds. She's now a comfortable 62-pound dog. Most of the pups were adopted out of State, but the rescue had a get-together, and she got to see some.

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Loverboy
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She's a good mama, and you're a good person. Thank you for taking her in and making sure her pups were taken care of.

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#25

From Being Underweight, Covered In Mange, And Fearful Of Humans To The Happiest Little Boy At The Dog Park

From Being Underweight, Covered In Mange, And Fearful Of Humans To The Happiest Little Boy At The Dog Park

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Loverboy
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Reminds me of a chihuahua I had years ago, named Cocoa. She was abused for years by her previous owners, and was scared of anyone for a while, but she was the sweetest dog ever and loved to cuddle with you.

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This Is Brisket. The First Time We Saw Him, He Had A Terrible Flea Allergy And Lost Fur. Despite That, We Still Took Him Home The Next Day After Meeting Him

This Is Brisket. The First Time We Saw Him, He Had A Terrible Flea Allergy And Lost Fur. Despite That, We Still Took Him Home The Next Day After Meeting Him

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Meet Grendel. She Wandered Into My Campsite 5 Years Ago. Now We Have A Home, And She's Fat And Happy

Meet Grendel. She Wandered Into My Campsite 5 Years Ago. Now We Have A Home, And She's Fat And Happy

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Before vs. After Victoria Was Rescued. She Was Malnourished, With Mange And Extreme Fear And Separation Anxiety. A Year Later, She's Happily Adopted And Healthy

Before vs. After Victoria Was Rescued. She Was Malnourished, With Mange And Extreme Fear And Separation Anxiety. A Year Later, She's Happily Adopted And Healthy

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Before And After. This Is Foster Dog Wendy. She Was Rescued Off The Streets 3 Months Ago And Will Be Adopted This Week

Before And After. This Is Foster Dog Wendy. She Was Rescued Off The Streets 3 Months Ago And Will Be Adopted This Week

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This Is Chef. He Was Rescued Outside KFC In Antigua Two Years Ago. He's Finally Found His Forever Home In Calgary, Canada

This Is Chef. He Was Rescued Outside KFC In Antigua Two Years Ago. He's Finally Found His Forever Home In Calgary, Canada

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This Poor Dog Was Rescued From The Chinese Dog Meat Traders. Before vs. After

This Poor Dog Was Rescued From The Chinese Dog Meat Traders. Before vs. After

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Heather Resatz
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There's a special place in hell for those who abuse or neglect dogs .. and a whole other area for those who eat dogs .. jeez

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#32

Ronnie Was Starving, Shot With BB Pellets, And Heartworm Positive. Now She's Our Beloved Darling, Goofy Princess. I've Never Had A Sweeter Dog

Ronnie Was Starving, Shot With BB Pellets, And Heartworm Positive. Now She's Our Beloved Darling, Goofy Princess. I've Never Had A Sweeter Dog

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Loverboy
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Poor baby even had puppies. I'm having so many mixed feelings about this list, I've never wanted to kill more people in my life but I'm happy these dogs are being cared for.

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This Is Rimosa. She's A 3-Year-Old Blue Nose Pitbull Terrier That I Rescued About 9 Weeks Ago

This Is Rimosa. She's A 3-Year-Old Blue Nose Pitbull Terrier That I Rescued About 9 Weeks Ago

She's recovering well and will start heartworm treatment soon. She is the sweetest girl ever. The top picture was taken on the first day I had her. The bottom was a few days ago, right after she got spayed.

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Before vs. After. She Lived In The Jungle Behind An Orphanage In Mexico With A Pack Of Strays, And Now She's Our Sweetheart, Chonky Princess, That We Love

Before vs. After. She Lived In The Jungle Behind An Orphanage In Mexico With A Pack Of Strays, And Now She's Our Sweetheart, Chonky Princess, That We Love

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Honey, My Foster Puppy. We Found Her Starving On The Street With Urine Stains. We Think She Was In A Crate And Starved. But Now She's Gorgeous And Happy

Honey, My Foster Puppy. We Found Her Starving On The Street With Urine Stains. We Think She Was In A Crate And Starved. But Now She's Gorgeous And Happy

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Before vs. After. When I Got My Baby, She Was Stinky, Raggedy, And Scared, But Now She Is Beautiful

Before vs. After. When I Got My Baby, She Was Stinky, Raggedy, And Scared, But Now She Is Beautiful

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Red PANda (she/they)
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a transformation! She looks like she’s living her best life :)

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#37

Before And After I Rescued My Mini-Poodle From Being Euthanized

Before And After I Rescued My Mini-Poodle From Being Euthanized

I pull senior and geriatric dogs from shelters to give them a final home and resting place. When I was going to pull a blind chihuahua, I saw this fluff ball and couldn't say no. She had lost much of her fur, had a rat tail, and had skin issues. She smelled horrific. She could barely move or walk and was listed as a special needs dog. Found out she had a thyroid issue after a vet visit, and after being on thyroid meds for 4-months, her tail is now fluffy, and she's like a fast-moving potato. All it took was a medication that cost me $5 a month to save her. 

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#38

I Found This Beautiful Dog Eight Months Ago. Before vs. After

I Found This Beautiful Dog Eight Months Ago. Before vs. After

She was in a critical state, covered in mange, infected with leishmaniasis, and one of her legs was injured and had worms inside. It wasn't a pretty sight.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She knew you were there to save her the moment she met you! Look at that smile despite the pain she must have been in

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#39

Happy Ending For This Adorable Dog Who Was Rescued From An Abusive Situation. Before vs. After

Happy Ending For This Adorable Dog Who Was Rescued From An Abusive Situation. Before vs. After

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That skin looks horribly painful. So glad the pup found a better life

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I Found Victor In A Box On The Side Of The Road And Didn't Have Any Mobility In His Back Legs. 2 Years Later, He Has A Wheelchair And Can Walk Very Wobbly

I Found Victor In A Box On The Side Of The Road And Didn't Have Any Mobility In His Back Legs. 2 Years Later, He Has A Wheelchair And Can Walk Very Wobbly

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I Just Wanted To Show Off My Moochie, My Pride, And Joy. He Was Used In A Puppy Mill As A Stud For Five Years While Also Being Starved. Before vs. After

I Just Wanted To Show Off My Moochie, My Pride, And Joy. He Was Used In A Puppy Mill As A Stud For Five Years While Also Being Starved. Before vs. After

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#42

Before And After Of The Foster We Have Taken In

Before And After Of The Foster We Have Taken In

She was abused horribly by her owner. When we got her, she was scared of men and kids, but not any longer. Enjoy this transformation because it's miraculous. 

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Freddy Before And After

Freddy Before And After

Seven years ago, I brought home a new foster dog, who was fresh out of surgery for a broken leg and was quite malnourished. I fell in love and adopted him. We did a lot of physical therapy together to get him to walk comfortably again.

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#45

I Rescued This Very Good Boy, Arnold. He Looks So Handsome In His Sweater

I Rescued This Very Good Boy, Arnold. He Looks So Handsome In His Sweater

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#46

Willow Was The Runt Of Her Litter, Dumped In A Box By The Road, And Was Scheduled For Euthanizia. Now We're Best Friends And Birthday Buddies

Willow Was The Runt Of Her Litter, Dumped In A Box By The Road, And Was Scheduled For Euthanizia. Now We're Best Friends And Birthday Buddies

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Red PANda (she/they)
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Such a pretty dog! I don’t get why people think they need to abandon the runts of the litter. Usually they grow up to be amazing and sweet dogs.

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A 10-Week-Old Puppy Was Surrendered To Me For Having Seizures. Now He's Improved So Much With Good Nutrition And Lots Of Vet Visits

A 10-Week-Old Puppy Was Surrendered To Me For Having Seizures. Now He's Improved So Much With Good Nutrition And Lots Of Vet Visits

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From Scared Of Everything To A Cuddly Dog. When We Got Him, He Was Unsocialized, So We Had To Start From Square One With Him In All Aspects

From Scared Of Everything To A Cuddly Dog. When We Got Him, He Was Unsocialized, So We Had To Start From Square One With Him In All Aspects

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Before And After The Rescue

Before And After The Rescue

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How It Started vs. How It's Going

How It Started vs. How It's Going

Gureum (the Korean word for cloud) is the pup on the top right. She and other puppies were rescued from a dog meat restaurant. I decided to adopt her a few days after we met.

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I Picked Up This Handsome Puppy From Colombia. He Was A Street Dog I Found In My Pueblo While Living There. I Brought Him Back With Me To California

I Picked Up This Handsome Puppy From Colombia. He Was A Street Dog I Found In My Pueblo While Living There. I Brought Him Back With Me To California

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This Is Stinky Rafa. He Was About 3 Months Old When We Found Him In A Landfill. We've Had Him For Almost Two Years Now

This Is Stinky Rafa. He Was About 3 Months Old When We Found Him In A Landfill. We've Had Him For Almost Two Years Now

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#53

Our Foster Bone's Progress More Than 2 Months After We Found Him

Our Foster Bone's Progress More Than 2 Months After We Found Him

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Before And After Rescuing My Pittie

Before And After Rescuing My Pittie

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That first picture is heartbreaking. Visiting a shelter was one of the most traumatic experiences I’ve had. Thank you for adopting.

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#55

My Girl Nova Has Come A Long Way. Her Before And After Is Mind Boggling To Me. I Love Her So Much

My Girl Nova Has Come A Long Way. Her Before And After Is Mind Boggling To Me. I Love Her So Much

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My Street Dog's Juno Before And After

My Street Dog's Juno Before And After

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7 Months Since This Sweet Baby Was Rescued And Began Treatment For Hypothyroidism. Storm Went From Being Shy And In Constant Pain To Living Her Best Life

7 Months Since This Sweet Baby Was Rescued And Began Treatment For Hypothyroidism. Storm Went From Being Shy And In Constant Pain To Living Her Best Life

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Red PANda (she/they)
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love the ears on all these dogs. When they’re first rescued they’re usually pulled back, indicating fear, but they’re all the way perked up in the second photo, showing that they’ve been given a loving family that has given them the confidence to feel safe around

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#59

Theo Was Found Over A Year Ago On The Streets And Rehabilitated By A Wonderful Organization. I Adopted Him 2 Weeks Ago. I Think He's Enjoying His New Home

Theo Was Found Over A Year Ago On The Streets And Rehabilitated By A Wonderful Organization. I Adopted Him 2 Weeks Ago. I Think He's Enjoying His New Home

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Before And After Adoption

Before And After Adoption

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Princess Olivia's Shelter Intake Photo vs. Princess Olivia Just Minutes Before Going To Her Forever Family

Princess Olivia's Shelter Intake Photo vs. Princess Olivia Just Minutes Before Going To Her Forever Family

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Hard To Believe This Is The Same Dog

Hard To Believe This Is The Same Dog

She's come a long way from being abused and neglected to slowly adjust to being loved. She was fostered before she came to us, but it took her years to adjust and start acting like a normal dog. 

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This Is Our Dog After Someone Dumped Her Out Of A Moving Car Window, Covered In Over 30 Ticks, Mites, And Missing Fur vs. Now Healthy And Happy

This Is Our Dog After Someone Dumped Her Out Of A Moving Car Window, Covered In Over 30 Ticks, Mites, And Missing Fur vs. Now Healthy And Happy

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#64

My Sweet Rainbow. She Was About 13 Weeks When She Came To Us After A Friend Found Her Dumped On The Road. She Has Come A Long Way In The Last Year And A Half

My Sweet Rainbow. She Was About 13 Weeks When She Came To Us After A Friend Found Her Dumped On The Road. She Has Come A Long Way In The Last Year And A Half

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#65

We Don't Know Much About What This Big Guy Has Been Through. But He Has A Bullet In His Back Leg And Is Scared Of Loud Noises. But He's As Happy As Can Be Now

We Don't Know Much About What This Big Guy Has Been Through. But He Has A Bullet In His Back Leg And Is Scared Of Loud Noises. But He's As Happy As Can Be Now

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Awww what makes it worse is that he looks so much like my dog ima go hug him now 😣

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Left Tied To A Lampost In The Middle Of The Night With A Broken Shoulder vs. Now

Left Tied To A Lampost In The Middle Of The Night With A Broken Shoulder vs. Now

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#67

We Rescued This Beautiful Girl. She Still Has Some Sores, Cuts, And Bruises, But We Got Rid Of All The Worms On Her Leg, And She Is No Longer In So Much Pain

We Rescued This Beautiful Girl. She Still Has Some Sores, Cuts, And Bruises, But We Got Rid Of All The Worms On Her Leg, And She Is No Longer In So Much Pain

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#68

She Was Hours From Death. The Smell Was Enough To Make A Person Gag. It Took A Good Two Years For Her Fur To Come In And The Smell To Go Away. Before And After

She Was Hours From Death. The Smell Was Enough To Make A Person Gag. It Took A Good Two Years For Her Fur To Come In And The Smell To Go Away. Before And After

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She is gorgeous. Thank you for taking the time and dealing with the smell. so many people wouldn’t, unfortunately

#69

This Is Millie. The Shelter Thought She Was A Senior Due To Her Teeth And Body Condition. It Turns Out She Was Starving And Had Been Chewing On Rocks. Now She Is Fat And Happy

This Is Millie. The Shelter Thought She Was A Senior Due To Her Teeth And Body Condition. It Turns Out She Was Starving And Had Been Chewing On Rocks. Now She Is Fat And Happy

When we found her, she had a chain embedded in her neck and weird tough skin all over her hocks. Our guess is she was tied up or confined in a concrete area with nothing nice to lay on and nothing to eat. The good news is she didn't hold it against us.

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#70

Aqua, Formerly Our Foster Puppy. She Was Found On The Side Of The Road, And I Offered My House For Fostering. When She Was Ready For Adoption, I Just Couldn't Let Her Go

Aqua, Formerly Our Foster Puppy. She Was Found On The Side Of The Road, And I Offered My House For Fostering. When She Was Ready For Adoption, I Just Couldn't Let Her Go

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

WHO could pass that pup on the side of the road and not stop!! She is absolutely adorable!!

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This Is Kane 1 Year Ago On The Adoption Day vs. Today

This Is Kane 1 Year Ago On The Adoption Day vs. Today

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#72

From A Scared Dog To A Happy Dog. Before vs. After

From A Scared Dog To A Happy Dog. Before vs. After

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#73

Our Street Rescued Dog That We Weren't Planning To Keep. Before vs. After

Our Street Rescued Dog That We Weren't Planning To Keep. Before vs. After

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The Day She Arrived From The Shelter Nervous, Skinny, And Stinky To A Year Later

The Day She Arrived From The Shelter Nervous, Skinny, And Stinky To A Year Later

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Rebelliousslug
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Awww but she’s still so happy and cautiously optimistic in the first photo! She knew you were going to give her the life she deserves!!

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Belcho, Our Gorgeous Bulgarian Street Dog Before And One Year After His Adoption

Belcho, Our Gorgeous Bulgarian Street Dog Before And One Year After His Adoption

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#76

Baby Mira Before And After. Now She Looks Way Much Better

Baby Mira Before And After. Now She Looks Way Much Better

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#77

Lizzy's Transformation. From The Shelter To Living Her Best Life

Lizzy's Transformation. From The Shelter To Living Her Best Life

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#78

My Boy Jake. From A Shelter Dog To A Couch Potato In 6 Months. He Used To Be Scared, But Now He's Confident And Cocky

My Boy Jake. From A Shelter Dog To A Couch Potato In 6 Months. He Used To Be Scared, But Now He's Confident And Cocky

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#79

My Boy Morty Before And After Finding Him Starving On The Street. 4 Years Later, And He's Still The Best Boy

My Boy Morty Before And After Finding Him Starving On The Street. 4 Years Later, And He's Still The Best Boy

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I Found A Stray Dog In A Park 2 Months Ago. His Before And After Is Pretty Amazing

I Found A Stray Dog In A Park 2 Months Ago. His Before And After Is Pretty Amazing

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a transformation! And all due to your love and care, thank you!

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#81

I Decided To Adopt A Stray Puppy Who Was Very Hungry When I First Saw Her. She Finished Two Dog Bowls Worth Of Food. She Was Soaking In Her Pee And Was So Bloated From Worms

I Decided To Adopt A Stray Puppy Who Was Very Hungry When I First Saw Her. She Finished Two Dog Bowls Worth Of Food. She Was Soaking In Her Pee And Was So Bloated From Worms

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#82

This Street Moroccan Pup Had A Terrible Accident And Was In A Critical State. Thanks To A Kind Stranger, He Was Rescued And Recovered His Injuries

This Street Moroccan Pup Had A Terrible Accident And Was In A Critical State. Thanks To A Kind Stranger, He Was Rescued And Recovered His Injuries

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#84

Five Months Passed, Since I Took This Baby Home. We Started His Heartworm Treatment, And He Looks Way Better Now. Before vs. After

Five Months Passed, Since I Took This Baby Home. We Started His Heartworm Treatment, And He Looks Way Better Now. Before vs. After

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#85

My Foster Dog, Teddy, Was Found In A Field With Life-Threatening Injuries. He Made A Miraculous Recovery, And Now He Has Found The Perfect Forever Home. Before And After

My Foster Dog, Teddy, Was Found In A Field With Life-Threatening Injuries. He Made A Miraculous Recovery, And Now He Has Found The Perfect Forever Home. Before And After

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Rebelliousslug
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ok I couldn’t stand not knowing so I looked at Teddy’s story, apparently he had been attacked by some animal and was found in a field by animal control. He’s a VERY lucky pup.

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#86

From The Streets Of Yabacoa To Our Home

From The Streets Of Yabacoa To Our Home

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Maya The Day She Was Rescued From A Neglect And Abusive Situation vs. The Day I Adopted Her

Maya The Day She Was Rescued From A Neglect And Abusive Situation vs. The Day I Adopted Her

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Kaze Before And After He Was Rescued From A Situation Where He Was Living In A Car With 19 Other Dogs. He And All The Other Dogs Were Given To A Rescue

Kaze Before And After He Was Rescued From A Situation Where He Was Living In A Car With 19 Other Dogs. He And All The Other Dogs Were Given To A Rescue

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Rebelliousslug
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That’s a very sad situation because I’m sure the person loved him and just didn’t have the resources to do it properly. So glad they were put in better situations.

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Cholula's Shelter Picture And The Day I Took Her Home

Cholula's Shelter Picture And The Day I Took Her Home

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#90

One Of Our Foster Dogs, Living Her Best Life At Her Forever Home. Before vs. After

One Of Our Foster Dogs, Living Her Best Life At Her Forever Home. Before vs. After

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#91

Chucky Before vs. After

Chucky Before vs. After

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My Sweet Baby, Denver. I Brought Him Home In January Skinny And Hungry. Now He's An Absolute Chonky Unit That Is Best Friends With My Basenji And Yorkie

My Sweet Baby, Denver. I Brought Him Home In January Skinny And Hungry. Now He's An Absolute Chonky Unit That Is Best Friends With My Basenji And Yorkie

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Rebelliousslug
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

While it looks like he probably won’t grow into his ears, his coat looks thick and healthy. Great job!

#93

I Found Him Abandoned By The Road. Now Look At Him. He's The Best

I Found Him Abandoned By The Road. Now Look At Him. He's The Best

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#94

Seamus Was Skin And Bones, Covered In Dreadlocks And Fleas When We Rescued Him. We Cleaned Him Up And Gave Him Lots Of Love. Now He's As Happy As Can Be

Seamus Was Skin And Bones, Covered In Dreadlocks And Fleas When We Rescued Him. We Cleaned Him Up And Gave Him Lots Of Love. Now He's As Happy As Can Be

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I Adopted This Wonderful Girl 3 Years Ago. Here's Her Shelter Picture And A Current Picture. She Is Currently About 7 Pounds Heavier And Is Heartworm Free

I Adopted This Wonderful Girl 3 Years Ago. Here's Her Shelter Picture And A Current Picture. She Is Currently About 7 Pounds Heavier And Is Heartworm Free

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#96

Before vs. After. We Adopted Shae From A Family Who Had Been Very Neglectful Towards Her. The First Thing We Did Was Get Her Vaccinated And Then Take Her To The Groomer

Before vs. After. We Adopted Shae From A Family Who Had Been Very Neglectful Towards Her. The First Thing We Did Was Get Her Vaccinated And Then Take Her To The Groomer

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#97

The Sad Reality Of A Lovely Island Santorini, Greece. Luckily My Dog And Her Brothers Got Rescued By A Great Organization. Before vs. After

The Sad Reality Of A Lovely Island Santorini, Greece. Luckily My Dog And Her Brothers Got Rescued By A Great Organization. Before vs. After

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Rebelliousslug
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you to everyone that participates in any way to animal rescue!!