Power Of Love: Before And After Adoption Glowups

kalila courban

Aug 3, 2021 10:00 AM EDT

As much as we hate to think about it, all too often animals are neglected, underappreciated, and can end up in animal shelters or worse. On the other hand, adoption can be the most amazing experience an animal can enjoy. Every week, we highlight some of the amazing transformations that occur when a newly adopted animal is showered with love and affection. Whenever we come across a before and after images of a neglected animal and the transformation to healthy and happy we can't help but get emotional. Do be warned though, some of the 'before' images are quite graphic. We are just so happy that these animals got the second chance they deserved.

The transformations that can occur even in a relatively short amount of time can be drastic! It just goes to show that the power of love goes a heckin long way! These animals have so much love to give and they are just waiting, often in shelters, for their hoomans. We always recommend taking a trip down to your local shelter or at least making a small financial contribution. Save an animal today!

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"We found Kevin exactly a year ago. He was skin and bones and flea ridden. Now he's fat and sassy."
Cute little Kevin. All he needed was some love and affection to make this amazing transformation!
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A fat and sassy Kevin. Now that is one chonky cat. The chonkier the better, we always say. Kevin is too cute for words and seeing his transformation made us so happy!
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"It took a year for her to trust me, but it was so worth it."
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A year later!
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Sweet sweet doggo.
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via couchcrush

"From a scarred and infected street pup to a handsome wind blown pack leader."
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Poor little thing.
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Leader of the pack! A chonky and healthy doggo!
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"The black one is Coffee. I got him from a kill shelter about a year and a half ago. The gray and white one is Truffle. A family member found him left behind in an apartment building as a tiny kitten. I've had him about 10 months. They are both happy boys living their best lives now!"
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Truffle!
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via misssinformation

"The day he came home vs a year later."
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A year later!
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"We got Harpo from a shelter. He had been rescued with a embedded collar and was very under weight. This month is his 7 year rescue anniversary!"
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via Lily_V

"Found these buns online and got them to a better place."
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A better place and a healthier one at that!
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"Happy one year of your forever home Shenzi."
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