More of Cosmo!! The first photo is him at the shelter at 7 weeks, the second is from today!

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Adopted from an abusive backyard breeder, February 2019 to Present!!!

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My dog Wynter - from living in the streets to relaxing in my backyard.

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Meet nomu, find her in the trash bin while throwing the trash out

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I was suggested to put it here: when we adopted Anakin he was parasite- and fungus-ridden, and so skinny you could see his ribs. Look at him now in just three months!

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Leia before we adopted her from a local shelter vs. after

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Meet Yoda: we found him wandering on the street blind, deaf and with a broken leg. After so much love and treatment now he is our alpha floof 💜

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Finn (formerly Percy) was on a meat truck headed to the slaughter house in China. A rescue stopped the truck, and saved his life. He’s the happiest, sweetest dog I’ve ever met.

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She's been a feral dog in Greece and was very anxious and sick when she came to Germany. Now she's the happiest doggie. Reddit, meet Kira.

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Took a stray momcat and her kittens home. A month after, she has no more mange problem and I have 3 fat kittens too 😍

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Primrose, photos taken 1 year apart.

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Completed my family one year ago today! ❤️

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The floofiest floof

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From neglected with an embedded collar, to happy and healthy and just as handsome. Our Xavier.

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Factory Farm Hens released to adopters, rather than being killed, bloom like white roses in their new lives ~ This trio is Mavis, Rosasharn & Jubilee, who came to live with me almost 2 years ago. They continue to thrive & enjoy their big backyard, fresh air & sunshine; and to be delightful!

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It’s Boris’s 2nd “Gotcha Day” today! First pic is the one I saw on his adoption page. Knew he had to be mine.

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My sisters dog a day after we got him in the summer vs. A few days ago!

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This is Fergie- Found her abandoned and emaciated. I brought her to my Vet thinking the worst but 2 years later with a little TLC here she sits - Fat and Sassy

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My cat was in a shelter with a 84% kill rate, & was denied transport to a no-kill rescue bc he was too ugly. He was so sad and just wanted love. His story was posted to FB & he was saved! I adopted him a month later (in 2018). He is so loving and such a sweetheart. Every life is worth saving!!

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This puppy was abandoned on backroads with zip tie tightened around his jaw. Look how happy he is at his new forever home.

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At adoption and now 2 and a half weeks later

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Skinny and scared the day of adoption VS. chubby and cozy one year later

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The day I trapped her to the day I foster failed her. My former feral angel.

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The first photo is the picture the shelter put on Instagram that made me fall in love with him. The second is him seven months later cuddled up on the couch in his forever home.

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My happy lady the day she was adopted. Gave her a bath straight away. Hasn’t stopped smiling since!

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Mack, our ex-racing greyhound; physically not much has changed, but he’s a totally different dog now to when we first met him 4 years ago today!

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Butters the day I brought him home (Left) and a week later (right)

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Turned out to be chow or chow mix.

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Top left shows Danny-boy on his first day home. The rest is history!

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We brought 8 month old Ellie yesterday! She’s the goodest girl. Top left is before, everything else is after.

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One year ago today, we found a tiny kitten abandoned in my parents rose bushes. He was covered in fleas, had an eye infection, and was starving to death. As you can see, he’s had a bit of a glow up. Bowie, our gift from the bushes.

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You guys showed so much love to my little Colombian cutie so I thought I’d share one more before and after photo of his belly progress! First photo is from when I found him with lots of sores, then how they looked healing, to now :)

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Before & After for Steven

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September to today. What a fluffy difference

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Lexi, the day found and a year later.

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I rescued this boy a few months ago from the street. Today looks like another dog. ❤️

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This is Bam. When we first adopted him, he had a fragment of infected bone causing a wound to stay open on his leg (I suspected it was from being chained up...). After surgery and a whole year with us, this cute pupper became a handsome doggo.

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Shelter gave me him 2 for 1 with his brother bc he wasn’t supposed to make it... now he’s a chubby boi

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A year ago she was heartworm positive, now she’s a healthy girl

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Quick turnaround: Lemon in the shelter vs. when we brought her home a few hours later. Instant happiness :)

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3 Months (Adoption Site) VS 10 Months (New Home)

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Happy first adopta-versary, Spirit!

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Honey

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Charlie was dumped at my vet clinic, at 5 weeks old with fleas and an upper respiratory infection. Here he is a year later, chonky butthole cat

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BeforeNAfter with Bob! Found him in the snow abd hes been with us since. ❤️

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One year ago today we rescued this little girl!

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It was Billie’s first birthday yesterday. A year ago my friends auntie found him abandoned beside a tree. He was suffering with cat flu at the time and needed a lot of medical attention. We adopted him once he was better and now he is well looked after.

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Before and after... Oh so much fluffier

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Freya was born to abandoned feral dogs and rescued with her littermates and mother when she was just 3 days old. I've been able to raise her as a normal, happy, socialized puppy and blessed to watch her grow from a mole to a cow <3

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Day he was adopted VS. six months later

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Found him on the street with eyes closed shut from infection, just skin & bones vs 3 months later

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Exactly a year ago today we got a sick little doggo! Today he is the goodest of healthy bois!!

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From thicc girl to skinny legend in 1 year!

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My very first kitty ever! From getting him from a high kill shelter in July to now. He was severely underweight and had a mean cold even the vet wasn't sure he'd make it. You are so loved my sweet boy!!

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Was a breeding dog for years & then disposed in a car park @ night. Was taken to my local Vet where my sister is a nurse. Was not trusting anyone nor wanted to be with anyone. My sister spent a week with PNut, created a bond together nd we brought her home. One year difference. Reddit, meet PNut :)

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His first week with me to now at 3 years old❤️

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A year ago today we adopted our sweet boy and it has been amazing to watch him open up and learn to trust others. We love him fiercely.

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Timon and Pumbaa born on May 10, 2015, celebrating 5 years of being super spoiled! A stray gave birth in a neighbour’s backyard and we found them under the BBQ with infected eyes. Couldn’t bear to leave them!

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Almost a year later

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Blaze, a year and a half later

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One year ago I adopted a dog that my entire family was unsure of. Now she has stolen our hearts...and our blankets.

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What she looked like when the foster society rescued her from the streets of Mexico and what she looked like her first night home last night. Didn't even know it was National Dog Day when we went to adopt her. Reddit, meet Ally!

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She was dumped on the side of the highway at 6 weeks, had terrible kennel cough and just had surgery. She was so sick and tired, all she wanted to do was sleep. Now she's a huge baby that loves her bed and blankie and tries to eat every stick she can find.

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Izzie, rescued by Muttville Senior Dog Rescue

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We were literally adopted by our little Cookie. She arrived at our home hungry and tired. After a long systemic antifungal treatment and topical disinfection, here she is, 7 months later, shining as a star.

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On the left is the tiny, scared pup my parents met at the shelter. He had been returned once already for peeing on the carpet, but he just needed a family and some love and that brought out the sweet, gentle, smiley boy you see on the right. Happy gotcha day, Jojo. We love you so much.

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I give him a chance to have a beautiful life. I get him out off the street.

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Fostered this big ole boy from living outside with his pregnant mom. Barely fed, food randomly thrown on the ground for them. It took 8 months to get his weight up to a healthy point. Two years with this boy and I wouldn’t trade it for the world.

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Penny is a Shiba Inu mix that we adopted from a rescue at 6 months. She’s the happiest girl.

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Happy 1st anniversary, Duquan! Before and after rescue pet photos always make me emotional. Dukie went from feral to a needy snuggle baby with nourishment and love. His transformation inspires adopting instead of buying a pet. See what love can do for an animal in need!

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Someone told me you all might like to see Aeneas! I am trying to use his transformation to show people that fish aren’t necessarily weak or disposable, and that with a little love and care, they can be vibrant.

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My girl Zoe, the day I found her in the street and now, two years later

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Lupa was originally found as a stray with two puppies. This is her on her day of adoption vs. a year later!

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My wife and I adopted Fern just over 2 years ago. Her new brother Taz is a little antisocial but she is a tenacious cuddler.

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This girl (Mucca) is our 2nd rescue from Manhattan ACC. She was about 30 minutes from being put down due to kennel cough and pneumonia. She was found running around the Bronx with a massive steal chain around her neck. She’s got the best smile now :)

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He was found at 7 weeks old abandoned in a parking lot. Now Chester is 7 months and spoiled by his forever family.

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Taz did many underwater zoomies, too!

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Fritter, immediately post-rescue from a hoarding case in Lubbock & one month home with me!

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My pointerdor Lenny. Rescued from a puppy farmer 2 years ago, ended up covered in abscesses on his eyes and mites on his nose not to mention all the illnesses he got due to having their dinner thrown where they go to the loo. He's turned out to be a lovely pup

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Hard to believe this handsome devil used to be a crusty, bottle-fed orphan

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From scared and sick to loved and thicc (pics taken on adoption day and 6 months later)

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5 weeks old. Found on the side of the road 5 miles from the nearest house. Could hardly stand, couldn't walk, covered in flees and ticks, and grossly underweight. Some large vet bills later, and we were able to convince my parents to give her a forever loving home.

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Showed up on our doorstep at 2.5 weeks old. Now he's helping our newest adoption get settled in.

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When we adopted her, and a year and a half later. She is my world.

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My new baby Hermes on his gotcha day, and a week later. He is a very happy boy now

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This is Millie. She was dumped at a local barn and left to starve. 7 months later she has transformed into a floofy princess

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Before and after adoption! Sirius 9 months Wolfdog 🖤

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9 oz 5 wk old kitten found abandoned by mom in the woods to 10 lb best friend (now 2 yrs old)

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She was abused and then dumped on the street. Seeing the light in her eyes makes me happier than I've ever been

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This is Bowie. He lived on the streets of Greece for 3 years. He was shot with a shotgun by an unknown man on April 27th 2017. Unfortunately not all of the 20 bullets could be removed but they’re not life threatening. He is so happy and thankful to live a normal life!

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What a strong, confident blepper he is now

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Before and After she loves me like no one else

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Here is my family rescue dog Oreo. We brought him to the UK, from Romania! He was a shelter dog all his life, and wouldn't let anyone near him or touch him...but with a lot of progress, bonding and trust, he is a confident boy today.

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3 years ago today my husband and I ran up to the grocery store to grab a few last minute items. This little guy was sitting outside eating Popeye’s chicken..

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My cat Lyra’s online adoption pic and now, nine months later 😻. She just celebrated her first birthday this month.

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Meet Millie!

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Meet Harry Trotter. He is our 2 year old English sheep dog, who we rescued a couple weeks ago. He came to us skinny, dirty and matted. He’s doing much better now!

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Watson's before and after

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From terrified feral who gave me a facial scar to loving lap cat. I love my little Esmerelda 💜 Story in comments

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Only taken 4 days between each other! From looking like the most angry kitten on Earth to pure bliss

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He had fleas and ringworm when I adopted him but look at him now. Happy 1 year birthday Oscar!

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Three months after we found him abandoned.

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My Sweet Baby Man

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From a wormy, starving pup to a sweet, 4.5 year old, wanna-be lap dog. Lilly has made huge strides since being rescued as a puppy. She went from having no social skills to being able to have dinner on a restaurant patio with us last night. It’s amazing how far she has come and I love her to bits ❤️

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When I first got her a few months ago vs now

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My good girl Hera at her adoption event, and 5 months later. She’s a very sweet baby.

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Dottie is positively glowing

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My dog Bella. From when I adopted her 4 years ago - malnourished, had worms, skin disease, etc... to now!

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From hoarder colony to forever home - meet Esmeralda! Long winded story in comments.

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What only 2 weeks of TLC can do💖 Midget came to us sick and severely underweight and has blossomed into a loving purring machine

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Before and after adoption for Houdini! Unfortunately, I wasn't able to keep him after loving and nurturing him back to health but he's lives with a wonderful family now, and he's always delighted to see me! 💗

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Happy six years with this nap expert. Top, 10 minutes after getting home from the shelter. Bottom, a week ago. Being in a safe and loving environment has allowed Briscoe to follow his true calling: perfecting the art of comfort.

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From homeless with a face abscess to “Where the hell’s my dinner?”

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The moment she realized she was being taken home

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Meet Bella. 🌸 When I rescued her in September, she was so skinny/fragile and smelled of urine. Now she’s very healthy, confident, and full of fun! She also has developed some unique face markings.

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Saw this sweet girl at my local shelter one year ago today. She was 16 pounds and afraid of my husband. We could see every rib she had. Now she's still a slim build at a leggy 55 pounds. But I feel like she's as happy with our decision as we are! It's been an amazing year.

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Left pictures were taken a year ago in the shelter. Right pictures are today. Luther is much happier (and cleaner) now!

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Found her trying to eat run over burger off the road. She had heartworms, intestinal worms, and mange. Stripe is quite the cutie now.

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From the most shy and secluded cat in the shelter to never leaving my side.

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Rescued this little guy over the weekend. Benny found his forever home.

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This is just one month after I adopted Tesla and he's still growing!

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8 months with buddy. Still learning everything about the world bit he is the best

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My boy Goose. Adopted 7 months ago, scared and sick with parvo. Now a handsome stud sitting in the snow.

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From being found on the side of the road to now a few months later meeting us in the driveway bouncing up and down

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Stormy: Love at First Sight

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Four years ago today we adopted DB, who'd been abused, neglected and had been in a shelter for 6 months, pretty much on a whim. He's still handsome and athletic in his middle age, and so affectionate despite his nervous nature.

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Brought in as a skinny stray, wouldn't stop chewing her stitches. Now healthy and loving... my girl Birdie!

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A year ago, my husband and I adopted a scared and skinny dog we found on Facebook. Despite her initial wariness of us, we took her home to save her from euthanasia. Now named Mia, she's gained weight, become healthier, and is a beloved member of our family now.

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Found this little dude abandoned at a park. No chip, no collar, and no one came to claim him. We’re still working through some separation anxiety but his sweet and happy personality shines through a little more each day.

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Cato spent his entire life being misunderstood. They thought he had wolf in him so kept him outside all his life... never had toys, a bed, or cuddles. Now he lives in the living room in front of the heater, loves all his toys and his little brother, and hasn’t stopped thanking us. Thank you Cato

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Benny went from being wet, scared, flea and parasite ridden, to warm, happy, and well fed.

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Disco's (betta) transformation from the first day I got him!

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I groomed this sweet 15yo Pom who was recently rescued. She doesn’t look perfect but she feels so much better without all that matting!

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From nervous, timid doggo to happy post-zoomies doggo

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When she came to us, she had a shattered leg, a broken hip, fungus all over her skin, and a collapsed lung. We weren't sure she'd make it. Now she is the spoiled of the house. Everyone, meet Jubilee.

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Our little rescue happy and healthy in less than 6 months.

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Before and after: my 16 year old foster (who we adopted) Kasey

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Stanley was 17 when he was left at a shelter, I adopted him 2 years ago and he celebrates his 20th birthday this year and is very spoilt.

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Found a little armadillo pup seven years ago. Here he is today!

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Hank, day we got him versus now. He wouldn’t even look at us. He is now the goofiest boy. This is only a months difference, he is now 6 months old.

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Rescued this guy almost a year ago! He got rehoused 4 times before we got him and had severe separation anxiety. He’s not going anywhere else now! Best addition to our family. Adopt don’t shop!

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From scared and homeless to forever loved and safe, the centres of my world on the day I first met them and now, how they have been able to learn to love and trust despite their starts in life amazes me every day...

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Fifteen months later and you'd never know baby Sage had been thrown out of a car!

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