A Wholesome Series Of 30+ Awwdorable Adopted Kitty Glow Ups Showcasing Cute Kittens Going From Rags To Riches

Who doesn't love an awwdorable animal glow up? Sometimes we find our kitties (or they find us) in not always ideal situations. From finding a poor kitten on the side of the road to taking one (or three) home from an adoption shelter, these pictures show us that a little love goes a long way. One Redditor asked people to post their kitten glow ups, AKA, to see the difference between when you got your kitten and after many years of love and affection. Needless to say, the results are pawsitively awwdorable!

A few of them didn't change so much (once a little stinker, always a little stinker), but some went through some serious growth spurts and beauty makeovers! We see a lot of beautiful, majestic cats on this site, but these ones might take the cake for some of the cutest. Check out these awwdorable adopted cuties below - it will make your day pawsitively better.

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