Power Of Love: 27 Before And After Photos Of Rescued And Adopted Doggos

Greetings, puppy lovers! How is everyone feeling this Friday? You guys getting ready for the weekend? We know we are! We can't wait to spend the entire weekend cuddling up with our doggos and puppies, giving them all our undivided attention. In true Friday nature, we're back with another Power of Love segment, strictly doggo edition, of course. With this segment, we aim to shed a light on two important messages: 1. adopt, don't shop and 2. a little bit of love can go a long way.

Although adopting a pet doesn't seem as glamorous as shopping for one, it's the moral thing to do. If you're looking for a doggo companion, then you're probably looking for someone to love, care for, and support. And who better to give your undivided love and attention to than a doggo that's been previously mistreated and/or deprived of warmth? People who adopt are the true heroes of this world, despite it not being easy they do it and they do it with love!

01
"2 months after rescuing a dog i found starving and chained to a abandoned property"

via u/BorisBolockov
02

via u/BorisBolockov

If only you guys knew how heartwarming it is for us to make these segments. There's truly nothing more satisfying in life than seeing a rescue doggo a. get adopted into a loving family and b. smile like there's no tomorrow in their after-adoption photo.
03
"Lucky was rehomed at 9 years old. Having half his teeth removed, receiving lots of love and 6 months later he looks 6 years younger."

via u/teleportedwater
04
"Two years ago today my dog Apollo was rescued from an illegal slaughterhouse in South Korea. Here’s him before and after moving to Seattle!"

via u/JohnnyWallstreet
05

via u/JohnnyWallstreet

This is exactly what we're talking about! Just look at this wholesome little smile. From a slaughter house rescue mission to a warm cozy home with a loving hooman. This boy is living the absolute dream and we're so happy that he is.
06
"From puppy mill breeding stock to rescue and retirement."

via u/freakitikitiki
07

via u/freakitikitiki
08
"2 shelter dogs, one adopted last week, one adopted last September. Now best friends.

via u/RudyRusso
09

via u/RudyRusso
10

via u/RudyRusso
11
"Florrie, rescued from a kill shelter in Romania."

via u/Waylander1970
12

via u/Waylander1970
13
"First 3 photos to last??"

via u/livinginadystopia
14

via u/livinginadystopia
15
"From stray to her forever home, introducing miss Lola!"

via u/SilcoEkkoViktor
16

via u/SilcoEkkoViktor
17
"when Ozzy got here he was so underweight the vet was concerned be wasn't being fed. Now look at the size of this lad"

via u/driedcranberrysnack
18

via u/driedcranberrysnack
19
"Today is my 2 year gotcha day of my little-big girl"

via u/LockedRoomRomance
20

via u/LockedRoomRomance
21
"The day i picked up my little honey girl she was so scared now shes a beautiful cuddlebug. i love her so much."

via u/OIBRUZ8569
22

via u/OIBRUZ8569
23
"my baby when they first found him on the streets vs a year later <3

via u/bruisedapple27
24

via u/bruisedapple27
25
"13 yo foster fail, Chopper is living his best life"

via u/Jones641
26
"Today is Stella’s gotcha day! We love her so much. Photos - day one and now"

via u/LaurenZNe
27

via u/LaurenZNe

For a weekly dose of animal-themed community challenges - Subscribe to our Newsletter!

Can't get enough of ICanHasCheezburger? Find us on Instagram!