Power Of Love: 26 Before And After Photos Of Rescued Animals (April 6, 2022)

Hello, ICanHasers! Being an animal lover comes with many advantages. One of which is the development of compassion and empathy. That's why it's always difficult to hear stories of dogs, cats, and other animals being abandoned, neglected, and abused. We just can't wrap our minds around it. How can people be so cruel? Especially to those, who aren't able to fight or stand up for themselves.

But thankfully, there are kind people in the world, too. And many times, they rescue, adopt, and/or assist abandoned animals in need. Kindness, compassion, and empathy grant abused animals a second chance. A second chance to find their forever home, a second chance to find their hooman, and a second chance to love and to live. With that being said, we present to you 26 before and after photos of incredible rescue transformations. In the before photos, you will see run-down, mistreated animals. The after photos, on the other hand, will have you second-guessing whether this is even the same animal. It's amazing to see how far a little love can go.

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"The day we brought her home and one year later. Happy Gotcha Day Tiamat!"

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Happy Gotcha Day, indeed! Tiamat's transformation is impeccable, you can really see it in her eyes. Beautiful eyes, may we add. Tiamat's eyes looked gorgeous in the before picture, but full of darkness and fear. Her eyes in the after photo mirror her trust and certainty for her new hooman.
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"Daisy from 3 months to 9 months!"

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Well well well, would you just look at what we got here? Looks like a happy pupperoo to us. Eyes full of life, happiness, and bliss. Exactly as it should be. We're so happy Daisy has found a forever home with an amazing hooman to care and love for her. We hope that every other doggo on the planet will be just as lucky as Daisy!
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"The day I found him in a parking lot, and now, almost two years later! Colt is a happy boy!"

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"Crazy what difference a year makes."

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"My baby Lez. It’s been almost 2 months!"

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Sasha Before And After Her Adoption

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"Walked into the shelter with my boyfriend to "just look at cats" (he thought we'd wait a few more months) and came back the next day for this lil dude."

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"This is Rosie before and after adoption. She turned out to be a majestic beauty ??"

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"Adopted lily three years ago; The saddest dog I’ve ever seen, she was skinny, barely moved, didnt eat & it took almost a year to fully gain her trust. Now she’s the goofiest girl, loves her treats, toys, her cat sisters & watching shows with us. ??"

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"We adopted this little lady when she was 10. She is now a healthy 14-year old and still hogging the softest spot on the couch."

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"This is Remy. We adopted this sweet grumpy baby 5 month ago when we found her stealing food from the kittens we’re fostering. Aside from malnourishment, she has ringworms which contributed to her 95% of her fur. Now she’s a happy baby ??"

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"Just wanted to show off my Moochie, my pride and joy. Was being used in a puppy mill as a stud for five years being starved in a cage meant for a forty pound dog. He was found at 43 lbs, he should be around 100-130..."

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"...I have gotten him to 80 and he is looking amazing!!!"

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Power Of Love: 26 Before And After Photos Of Rescued Animals (April 6, 2022)

"The day we brought her home and one year later. Happy Gotcha Day Tiamat!"

"Daisy from 3 months to 9 months!"

"The day I found him in a parking lot, and now, almost two years later! Colt is a happy boy!"

"Crazy what difference a year makes."

"My baby Lez. It’s been almost 2 months!"

Sasha Before And After Her Adoption

"Walked into the shelter with my boyfriend to "just look at cats" (he thought we'd wait a few more months) and came back the next day for this lil dude."

"This is Rosie before and after adoption. She turned out to be a majestic beauty ??"

"Adopted lily three years ago; The saddest dog I’ve ever seen, she was skinny, barely moved, didnt eat & it took almost a year to fully gain her trust. Now she’s the goofiest girl, loves her treats, toys, her cat sisters & watching shows with us. ??"

"We adopted this little lady when she was 10. She is now a healthy 14-year old and still hogging the softest spot on the couch."

"This is Remy. We adopted this sweet grumpy baby 5 month ago when we found her stealing food from the kittens we’re fostering. Aside from malnourishment, she has ringworms which contributed to her 95% of her fur. Now she’s a happy baby ??"

"Just wanted to show off my Moochie, my pride and joy. Was being used in a puppy mill as a stud for five years being starved in a cage meant for a forty pound dog. He was found at 43 lbs, he should be around 100-130..."

"...I have gotten him to 80 and he is looking amazing!!!"

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