Power Of Love: 22 Before And After Photos Of Rescued Cats (June 1, 2022)

Hello, ICanHasers, and happy Hump Day! We're halfway through the week, and you know what that means… it's time to highlight the top cat rescue and adoption stories from the past week. The Power of Love segment is one of our favorite segments because it highlights so many of the values we stand for: love, kindness, patience, and empathy. Most of these cats had a rough start to their lives; they were neglected, abandoned, and/or abused. But thankfully, their story didn't end there and the universe has granted these helpless cats amazing hoomans to help them heal from their traumatic past.

What beholds is a listicle of 22 photos of cats before and after they were adopted. Every single before photo tells a story of sorrow and grief. But the after photos, now those are something worth paying closer attention to. You can instantly see how much of a difference an amazing hooman can make in a liddo cat's life. Love, love, love!

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"Sam at the shelter (5/28/21) vs. one year after adoption!"

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"Pippin before and after he was rehomed"

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Oh goodness, would y'all just look at this fluffy ball of cuteness? Pippin here sleeping so soundly, so safely, knowing all his troubles are behind him because he now has an amazing hooman to take care of him. We hope every cat in need gets the same attention and love that they deserve.
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"Roberta’s come so far!"

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"stole her from someone’s yard, here she is now !!! meet nugget :]"

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Now initially, we don't condone stealing, but if there's a cat in need - we'll turn a blind eye. Well, how could you not? This tiny little baby was clearly neglected and abandoned in that yard, thank goodness the universe sent her an amazing hooman to help her and nurture her back to health.
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"The day we brought him home and then today (five months later). He's grown so much!"

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"Talia was the last of her litter to be adopted and was a sickly little kitten. She was found on the side of the highway, in the rain. We gave her a chance and she’s been the sweetest kitty we’ve ever had ??"

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"Gizmo was skinny and missing patches of fur when we brought her home but her personality has always been the same: extremely affectionate and bossy."

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"Esme the day we adopted vs now. She is our queen."

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"Roughly 10 years ago, she was born in an abandoned bus in the woods. Awhile afterwards I took her home. Happy birthday chonky baby!"

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"Nui on the day I picked him up from the shelter, anxious and helicopter eared, then 6 months later, sleeping in my bed and loving his tummy rubs."

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"Yesterday vs the day we brought her home. Happy 6 mos Mapleleaf??????"

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"Timeline of Churro"

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