33 Heartwarming Pics Of Pets Before & After Adoption

Many pets are often abandoned and left homeless by their owners. Adoption gives these furry babies another chance at a life filled with warm hugs, play dates, and a family to call their own. And once they feel like everything is going to be alright, the transformation is quite drastic. These pictures are proof:

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#1. Spokey, who lit up right away.

#2. Pillow, whose face full of relief can melt any heart.

#3. Bumble Bee, who became almost unrecognizable.

#4. Jackson, who did the perfect puppy move: the streeeeetch!

#5. Ned, the hilariously overeager ball of fluff.

#6. Sandy loves open spaces, OBVY.

#7. The little stray cat, who perked right up after a loving bath.

#8. Amelia, who looks like she can make even grown men cry.

#9. Laurel, who looked stupidly pleased knowing she finally found a friend.

#10. Bandit, who went from scared to wide-eyed and adorable.

#11. This little guy, who was just looking for someone to play with a bone to chew on.

#12. Val loved his doggie bed so much he passed out instantly.

#13. This golden retriever who took out his excitement on the poor pillows.

#14. The grumpy stray cat who finally got to sleep somewhere cozy.

#15. Chex, the loving little pup.

#16. The Dumbo Plakat Betta Fish who became radiant after being saved from a pet store that didn’t take proper care of him.

#17. Mira, who transformed with the help of her Fairy god-human.

#18. Lucy Loo, who grew a beautiful chestnut brown coat with a little TLC.

#19. Carozo, who was neglected after being used by hunters, now has a family and a mouse.

#20. Bodza, with the pleading eyes.

#21. Mazdak, who lost his leg in a car accident in the streets of Tehran.

#22. Ara, who magically turns into a beautiful kitty when loved.

#23. Nora Budulis, whose life went from dreary to colorful. JUST LOOK AT HER.

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#24. Didi, now 3 years with a family after being found in a bush at 2 weeks old.

#25. Mochi, months after rescued from a backyard breeder.

#26. Penny Lane, the adorable cuddlebug.

#27. Zoya, who turned out to be quite a charmer beneath the mangy fluff.

#28. Cinnamon, who grew healthier and happier as the years went by.

#29. Bella Moose, who bred until she couldn’t anymore. Now, she’s so happy she melted into the sofa!

#30. Tyron, found terrorized and with pneumonia crying under a car.

#31. Mėta, who went from animal shelter to television screen.

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#32. Holly, the grumpy kitty.

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#33. From a death camp shelter, this mom and her pups now have an even bigger family.

All pet owners say the same thing after adopting a pet: at some point, you’ll look over at them and wonder who rescued whom.