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35 Photos Proving How Rescue And Adoption Changes Lives

Published: Mar 16, 2022 by Melinda Ramirez · This post may contain affiliate links

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There are so many animals in need of loving homes who are living rough lives on the streets or sad lives in shelters. Getting adopted and finding a forever home where the animals become beloved members of the family makes such a huge difference for the animals and the humans too. Here are 35 photos proving that rescue and adoption is a truly magical thing because it shows animals that someone loves them and that they are safe now forever.

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  • 1. She's even got a little bow on her like the present she is.
  • 2. Look at how happy he looks after getting adopted!
  • 3. He used to be so scared but now is comfortable with people.
  • 4. From being sad and a little scared, Pippi has become a very happy and adventurous pup.
  • 5. He has actually started smiling now that he's out of the shelter.
  • 6. Rosie is so happy to have been rescued!
  • 7. Finding his furever family helped Jax find his smile.
  • 8. From terrified-of-everything to a happy little baby.
  • 9. She was so thin when she was adopted, but she gained her weight and her fur back.
  • 10. From the saddest little baby to the happiest little baby.
  • 11. Adoption took all the sadness out of his eyes.
  • 12. She was so sad before getting adopted but she is thriving now!
  • 13. Waffle was abused as a baby but now that she has her own home, she is safe and sound.
  • 14. She became a proper corgi with lots of love.
  • 15. Dice was abandoned and was so thin, but with lots of help and love, Dice is healthy and happy now.
  • 16. Yoshi used to be a terrified and underweight little baby but now she is well-adjusted and gaining back her weight and her fur.
  • 17. After a nice shampoo, a trim and lots of love, Munchkin is doing so much better now!
  • 18. Sherlock was so thin because he had been starved. But now, with lots of love and care, he's happy and healthy now!
  • 19. Riley was used for lab testing but has now been rescued! She is now coming out of her shell and learning to enjoy life.
  • 20. Justice was neglected and had so many bad injuries, but with his new family, he has become the cuddlebug he was always meant to be.
  • 21. Lily was chained up for so long but now she gets to go wherever she wants and do whatever she wants.
  • 22. From sad poof to happy POOF, this pup has made quite the transformation!
  • 23. Roxy had bad fur and a skin condition, but with her new family, she is finally happy.
  • 24. Attacked by a bigger dog, Bill Murray couldn't walk and was so injured. With lots of physical therapy and his own wheelchair, he is learning to walk again and he's happy too.
  • 25. Lola was rescued from a puppy mill. Now she's all happy and healthy. Look at her gorgeous and fluffy fur now!
  • 26. While getting treatment for her skin in a shelter, Hurrican Irma passed through. Thankfully, she has her own furever home now. Look at her glossy skin!
  • 27. Love makes such a huge difference!
  • 28. Despite Russell's injuries from being attacked by stray dogs, he's now doing great!
  • 29. Someone had poured lighter fluid on little Shannon, but she eventually found her own furever home and has found happiness.
  • 30. Daffy was trapped in a cage  in a puppy mill for 7 years. Now she has a furever home and all the space she needs to move around in!
  • 31. This neglected pupper was finally rescued and now has the freedom to run around on a nice grassy field in the sun.
  • 32. Reina was found as a new mum on the street but with no puppies. Thankfully, she has her own family now and is happier than ever.
  • 33. With love a new home, Jake is living happily with his new dog brother and 3 kitty sisters.
  • 34. This pupper was a mess and terrified of everyone when she was first found. However, with the power of love and care, she is blossoming.
  • 35. Willow was a 10-year-old doggo who was starving on the streets. Her foster-family-turned-adoptive-family have helped become the healthiest and happiest she can be.

1. She's even got a little bow on her like the present she is.

before and after photos of black and white pitbull

Via u/Rogue_Mongoose

2. Look at how happy he looks after getting adopted!

before and after photos of black dog

Via u/BananaStand07

3. He used to be so scared but now is comfortable with people.

before and after photos of brown and black dog

Via Reddit

4. From being sad and a little scared, Pippi has become a very happy and adventurous pup.

before and after photos of brown and white dog with black around the eyes

Via @pippin_pup

5. He has actually started smiling now that he's out of the shelter.

before and after photos of brown and white dog

Via @pibblebodie

6. Rosie is so happy to have been rescued!

before and after photos of brown and white pitbull

Via @rosieposiepit

7. Finding his furever family helped Jax find his smile.

before and after photos of brown and white terrier

Via @jaxdoodle_elliepoo

8. From terrified-of-everything to a happy little baby.

before and after photos of brown puppy

Via @manyadventuresofpiperandpenny

9. She was so thin when she was adopted, but she gained her weight and her fur back.

before and after photos of fluffy black brown and white dog

Via u/script_keeper

10. From the saddest little baby to the happiest little baby.

before and after photos of small fluffy white puppy

Via u/mfisbeck

11. Adoption took all the sadness out of his eyes.

before and after photos of white and brown dog

Via imgur

12. She was so sad before getting adopted but she is thriving now!

before photo of grey and white pitbull looking sad and after photo of same dog laying down looking happy

Via @virginiathepitbull

13. Waffle was abused as a baby but now that she has her own home, she is safe and sound.

before and after photos of white and brown puppy

Via u/haleyb33

14. She became a proper corgi with lots of love.

before photo of thin and sick looking brown and white corgi and after photo of the same corgi in a green and pink sweater

Via u/cleaner007

15. Dice was abandoned and was so thin, but with lots of help and love, Dice is healthy and happy now.

before photo of thin brown pitbull and after photo of the same dog with weight on

Via Feeling Fine Canine and Equine Rescue

16. Yoshi used to be a terrified and underweight little baby but now she is well-adjusted and gaining back her weight and her fur.

before photo of thin white dog and after photo of white dog on grass looking happy

Via u/Mofo_Turtles

17. After a nice shampoo, a trim and lots of love, Munchkin is doing so much better now!

1 photo of dirty fluffy white dog and 1 photo of fluffy white dog in purple and orange harness being cuddled by someone in a blue sweatshirt

Via Reader's Digest

18. Sherlock was so thin because he had been starved. But now, with lots of love and care, he's happy and healthy now!

1 photo of thin brown and white dog and 1 photo of large brown and white dog walking on grass

Via Reader's Digest

19. Riley was used for lab testing but has now been rescued! She is now coming out of her shell and learning to enjoy life.

before and after photo of black brown and white beagle

Via Reader's Digest

20. Justice was neglected and had so many bad injuries, but with his new family, he has become the cuddlebug he was always meant to be.

before and after photos of black dog

Via Reader's Digest

21. Lily was chained up for so long but now she gets to go wherever she wants and do whatever she wants.

before and after photos of brown dog

Via Reader's Digest

22. From sad poof to happy POOF, this pup has made quite the transformation!

before and after photos of fluffy white dog

Via Reader's Digest

23. Roxy had bad fur and a skin condition, but with her new family, she is finally happy.

before and after photos of fluffy white small dog

Via Reader's Digest

24. Attacked by a bigger dog, Bill Murray couldn't walk and was so injured. With lots of physical therapy and his own wheelchair, he is learning to walk again and he's happy too.

before and after photos of small fluffy white dog

Via Reader's Digest

25. Lola was rescued from a puppy mill. Now she's all happy and healthy. Look at her gorgeous and fluffy fur now!

before and after photos of small white dog

Via Reader's Digest

26. While getting treatment for her skin in a shelter, Hurrican Irma passed through. Thankfully, she has her own furever home now. Look at her glossy skin!

before photo of a thin hairless black dog and after photo of black dog laying on a black and white chair

Via Reader's Digest

27. Love makes such a huge difference!

before photo of brown and black dog on a silver vet table and after photo of the same dog sitting on grass

Via Reader's Digest

28. Despite Russell's injuries from being attacked by stray dogs, he's now doing great!

before photo of brown dluffy dog in elizabethan cone and no fur on the back and after photo of the same dog fluffy and smiling

Via Reader's Digest

29. Someone had poured lighter fluid on little Shannon, but she eventually found her own furever home and has found happiness.

before photo of brown dog with injury on back and after photo of brown dog in a car

Via Reader's Digest

30. Daffy was trapped in a cage  in a puppy mill for 7 years. Now she has a furever home and all the space she needs to move around in!

before photo of fluffy white dog looking sad and after photo of the same dog really fluffy and clean white fur

Via Reader's Digest

31. This neglected pupper was finally rescued and now has the freedom to run around on a nice grassy field in the sun.

before photo of fluffy brown black and white dog on a table behind a fence and after photo of the same dog standing on grass

Via Reader's Digest

32. Reina was found as a new mum on the street but with no puppies. Thankfully, she has her own family now and is happier than ever.

before photo of sad brown dog and after photo of brown dog laying on floor wearing colourful blue red and black shirt

Via Reader's Digest

33. With love a new home, Jake is living happily with his new dog brother and 3 kitty sisters.

before photo of scruffy and dirty white dog and after photo of same dog with clean white fur

Via Reader's Digest

34. This pupper was a mess and terrified of everyone when she was first found. However, with the power of love and care, she is blossoming.

before photo of scruffy schanuzer and after photo of the same dog clean

Via Reader's Digest

35. Willow was a 10-year-old doggo who was starving on the streets. Her foster-family-turned-adoptive-family have helped become the healthiest and happiest she can be.

before photo of thin dachshund and after photo of the same dog gained weight

Via Reader's Digest

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