Power Of Love: Before And After Adoption Glowups

Do you know what's a bit sad? The fact that every day, a huge amount of animals go neglected, abandoned, or otherwise abused. These poor innocent animals deserve the world, and it is so sad that many will never find their forever home. That's why every time we hear about a dog, cat, or other pet getting adopted we are gushing with happiness. After all, adoption can truly change the life of an abandoned dog or cat.

This is why every week over here at I Can Has Cheezburger we love to highlight some of the amazing transformations that occur when a newly adopted animal is showered with love and affection. These transformations can occur even in a relatively short amount of time, and it can be surprisingly wonderful how quickly a cat or dog in a really sorry condition can be completely transformed. It just goes to show that the power of love goes a heckin long way!

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"Saved this little guy from a building site when he was only 5 weeks old, severely ill with respiratory/eye infections, and in early stages of rectal prolapse"

via u/LynxAdonis

This poor smol cat, who would ever let such a pure and wonderful soul stay in a building site after finding him? Good thing this wonderful hooman adopted this little cat. Now it's safe and sound in its forever home.
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"Worked overtime to pay whatever the vet billed me to make sure he was ok. First pic at 5 weeks old second at 6 months, third at 18 months."

via u/LynxAdonis

Wow, look at the transformation here. This cat has grown so big and happy, it's clear that it's being taken care of super well. Hats off to this pawdorable guy's hooman for all the love and care! We love to see this kind of thing!
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"Our senior girl" (before)

via u/starlitesiren
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"and 6 months into her retirement" (after)

via u/starlitesiren
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"This is Mati, he's our Egyptian street dog rescue. First picture is on his first day with us."

via u/mmac2121
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"Second and third pictures are 30 days later. He's turning into a happy dog!"

via u/mmac2121
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"From bony boy..."

via u/bitherorbetter
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"to king of the dog park"

via u/bitherorbetter
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"We caught Panini thinking she must be someone's lost kitten."

via u/StarTunnel
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"Turned out she was under a year old and already a week away from giving birth at only 6 lbs."

via u/StarTunnel
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"The day I took him home vs. 4 months later. He was terrified of the other kittens at the shelter—I didn’t even see him until I looked inside a paper bag."

via u/amaya830
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"Now he’s outgoing and all over the place :)"

via u/amaya830
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"Adopted when she was 6"

via u/TheBipolarBaker
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"she’s 11 (?) now. Don’t forget the older dogs!"

via u/TheBipolarBaker

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Power Of Love: Before And After Adoption Glowups

"Saved this little guy from a building site when he was only 5 weeks old, severely ill with respiratory/eye infections, and in early stages of rectal prolapse"

"Worked overtime to pay whatever the vet billed me to make sure he was ok. First pic at 5 weeks old second at 6 months, third at 18 months."

"Our senior girl" (before)

"and 6 months into her retirement" (after)

"This is Mati, he's our Egyptian street dog rescue. First picture is on his first day with us."

"Second and third pictures are 30 days later. He's turning into a happy dog!"

"From bony boy..."

"to king of the dog park"

"We caught Panini thinking she must be someone's lost kitten."

"Turned out she was under a year old and already a week away from giving birth at only 6 lbs."

"The day I took him home vs. 4 months later. He was terrified of the other kittens at the shelter—I didn’t even see him until I looked inside a paper bag."

"Now he’s outgoing and all over the place :)"

"Adopted when she was 6"

"she’s 11 (?) now. Don’t forget the older dogs!"

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