Power Of Love: Before And After Adoption Glowups

Hi friends. We love inspiring good vibes in the world in whatever way we can. And we do our best to spread kindness and positivity! By volunteering, adopting a pet, and donating to our local shelters, we can all make an impact! Adoption can be the most amazing experience ever and have a huge impact on an animal's life! Every week, we highlight some of the amazing transformations that occur when a newly adopted animal is showered with love and affection.

These glow ups are pawesome, and just go 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. Head down to your local shelter, and allow yourself to be chosen by a local shelter resident today!

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, the before picture is not always pretty, but it shows us a reality that we sometimes choose to ignore. This weekly post just fills us with happiness every single time, and we're not stopping anytime soon!

 

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    Mesh
    via EiraLikesHerCats

    "From terrified and feral, to snuggly and happy. My sweet little Jacqueline"

    Awww. It's a teeny tiny wittle kitteh. Started from the bottom…

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    Cat
    via EiraLikesHerCats

    Now we here! Look at that overwhelming comfort and coziness embodied in one single image. Jacqueline, we want to be napping with you right now, but no, we have to work and do adult stuff. ~Eyes Roll~

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    Cat
    via EiraLikesHerCats

    Jacqueline sports fancy sweaters and is prepared for all weather. 

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    Horse
    via shannene123

    "Just another transformation of my favorite boy ??"

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  • 05
    Cat - 洲 排批
    via Midnight-Reasonable

    "Charleston used to belong to a hoarder. No one wanted him because he 'looked mean' but now he's a dapper man"

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    Dog - me
    via Suspicious_Design_29

    "Gotcha day 11/9/19 and few a weeks ago. Poor guy had a very nasty bite wound hiding the funk on his head."

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    Dog
    via Suspicious_Design_29
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    Cat
    via DogNipsForDays

    "From stray to foster fail...Wednesday is looking much better since her intake photo."

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    Dog - Hre DVD-R
    via SnowflakeGuinea

    "Shortly after I rescued him, Charlie hit a growth spurt and one of his ears went, well, wonky. Pics are Wonky and Post-Wonky."

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    Dog
    via Alarming-Antelope-20

    "Adopted Buddy straight from the track 3 years ago. He's a little chunkier but a whole lot happier."

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    Dog
    via Alarming-Antelope-20
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    Dog
    via PraisetheSun9001

    "My rescue dog from Armenia before and after adoption"

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    Dog
    via PraisetheSun9001
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    Dog
    via PraisetheSun9001
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    Cat - P PhotoGrid
    via LotusDarlien

    "Mali the day of adoption vs Mali 1 year later!"

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