Sometimes, I need a little faith in humanity, so I run right over to the "BeforeNAfterAdoption" subreddit where families are encouraged to share photos of their rescued animals. Each side-by-side perfectly captures how being placed in a loving family can make a massive difference. And these photos are bound to warm your freezing cold heart:
1.This little guy was found roaming desert land five years ago:
Now he's livin' it up in southern California:
Before and after:
2.This ginger cat was found abandoned in 2022:
And now, he's got all his color back:
Before and after:
3.This is Bunny. She was rescued from a rooftop during a typhoon:
Now she's doing better than ever:
Before and after:
4.This little one spent three years without a family:
Now, she's receiving endless cuddles:
Before and after:
5.This dog was found malnourished and living outside:
Now, she's got a new haircut and a happy home:
Before and after:
6.Kira was an anxious cat when she first met her new family:
Now, their home is her home:
Before and after:
7.This pup's family said they immediately ran out to get him after seeing this photo:
Now, he's being taken on endless adventures:
Before and after:
8.Jimmy was rescued and in need of grooming:
Now, he's quite stately:
Before and after:
9.Doug was just a babe when he was rescued:
Now, he's grown up in luxury:
Before and after:
10.This little guy was adopted after spending weeks in foster care:
He's even more comfy in his new home:
Before and after:
11.Finn was a stray before being adopted by a family in Tennessee:
Now, look at him! So sweet:
Before and after:
12.This little one was hiding in her new family's arms at the shelter:
Now, she's a confident cat:
Before and after:
13.And finally, this little one was overloaded by hair: