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50 People Share How Their Beloved Cats Have Changed Since Being Adopted (New Pics)
What’s more wholesome than adorable photos of cats? I know, not much. But let me raise you this: adorable before and after photos of rescue cats when they have first been adopted and after they have adjusted to their new, luxurious lifestyles. That’s right, folks. We’ve gone through the “Before and After Pictures of Adopted Animals” subreddit to gather some of the cutest photos of kitties that have had miraculous transformations all thanks to a little tender love and care.
Be sure to upvote all of your favorite photos, and let us know in the comments if you’ve ever rescued a fur baby who had a radical transformation after receiving your love. Keep reading to also find interviews with Heather Svoboda Miller, Communications and Development Manager of the Cat Adoption Team, and Ruth Allen, Director of Admissions and Matchmaking at the ASPCA Adoption Center. And then if you’re interested in checking out even more of these heartwarming pics that scream "adopt don't shop", you can find Bored Panda’s previous articles on the same subreddit here and here.
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#1
Smokey Was Abandoned By Her Momma Cat And Was Really Sick. We Didn’t Plan On Nursing A Sick Kitten Back To Health But I’m So Glad We Did. 3 Weeks vs. 7 Months Old
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#2
This Little Guy Was Left Alone In The Rain
He almost died from pneumonia and severe eye infections made him blind. One year later, this handsome boy lightens my life. His name is Stevie Wonder
#3
I Was Told To Share Her In This Community
#4
You Can Clearly See The Change In Her Eyes
#5
My Dumpster Duo… Someone Else’s Trash Is Definitely My Treasure!!
#6
Who Knew The Goofy The Little Stray We Found Would Turn Into A Stunning Supermodel Cat?!
DDmaybeandor 4 years ago
The lip problem is called eosinophilic granuloma complex. I followed the link to find out because my Mom used to have a cat with the same issue.
#7
Such A Glow Up In Three Months!!!
#8
The Power Of Rescue! I Rescue Animals. This Is Pearl The Day I Got Her, And Her Today In Her Forever Home!
#9
During Christmas, My Husband And I Pulled This Girl Out Of A Random Persons Car In A Parking Lot
I walked by, immediately heard her crying, and rushed to help. It took hours to get her out. Her name is Peanut Butter
#10
Lil Cutie Is Happy Now
#11
[2 Weeks Later] Guess Who Just Got Her All Clear From The Vet!
![[2 Weeks Later] Guess Who Just Got Her All Clear From The Vet!](https://static.boredpanda.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/before-after-adoption-rescued-cats-616ec9aa99d0f__700.jpg "[2 Weeks Later] Guess Who Just Got Her All Clear From The Vet!")
#12
My Abby The Day The Animal Shelter Called Me And Now 6 Years Later
She was found clinging to the side of an oil container, and they were planning on her not leaving the shelter bc of the oil. I rushed to rescue her and scoop her up
#13
Newest Addition To Our Little Fur Family... My Beautiful Cross Eyed Girl Asira
She gets around just fine but she doesn't see so well, but that's ok we all have our flaws and she will be plenty loved here
Mozzarella 4 years ago (edited)
It is taking me a lot of willpower not to boop her nose through the screen.
#14
Answered A Message On Nextdoor About A Cat Abandoned In A House Alone For A Year
Her owner fell and went into care and the house went up for sale. A caretaker left dry food out once in a while. First pic is from the real estate agent of the house. Second pic is her home with us. She’s about 15.
#15
This Senior Declawed Girl Was Living In A Hotel Storm Drain Starving
As soon as I got the call, I rushed there. She had to be sedated and shaved, as seen in the before photo due to matting. She was so thin. The rest are in her forever home 1.5 years later!
#16
Still Best Friends, 8 Months After Adoption
Mozzarella 4 years ago
Guys… does anyone have a backup heart for me? I need another one after my first one melted when I saw this 🥰
#17
From Stray To Foster Fail... Wednesday Is Looking Much Better Since Her Intake Photo
#18
When We Found Mocha At The Shelter, She Flopped Over In My Arms And Stayed Like That The Whole Time
6 Weeks Home Now, And She's Right There Waiting To Cuddle Every Time I Sit Down
Katy McMouse 4 years ago
Cozy, safe kitties will get you every time. I'm turning into a puddle over here.
#19
Before & After Adoption; Our Lovely Princess, Kimchi
#20
I Fostered A Lot Of Stray Babies In Need This Past Year. This Special Girl Is One Of The Last Ones The Fate Has Met Me With
I decided to keep her and end 2021 on a positive note.. So, meet Misty - my new family member
#21
Burrito Will Live? He's Turning 4 Next Month!!
#22
Realised The Only Photos Of Our Ezio On Here Are From When He Was Still Really Poorly
He came to us with cat flu, ringworm, an undiagnosed cleft palate and was so underweight the vet was more concerned about that than the flu.
DDmaybeandor 4 years ago
He is BEAUTIFUL! Truly one of the most gorgeous cats I’ve seen. I love his coloring.
#23
Before And After Adoption… He Was Found In A Trash Can In A Plastic Bag 4 Years Ago
Katie Lutesinger 4 years ago
There's a special place in Hell for people who do that to small defenseless animals. If you don't want a pet you give it to the shelter or find a new owner yourself! Argh.
#24
Here’s Jack! He Was Found In The Streets Weighing Only 6 Ounces With Infections In Both Eyes. Now He’s A Healthy Boy At Almost 4.5 Lbs And One Eye Short!
#25
My Friend Found A Sickly Kitten While Delivering Packages. Here's A Pic Of His First Day At The Vet vs. His Recheck Appointment
#26
I Found That Abandoned Litter Of 8 Kittens In July Last Year (2020). This Is Them Now!
Just a ray of f'ing sunshine 4 years ago
Am I the only one who looked for each grown kitty in the picture of all them together? ------> Spoiler Alert: You are able to see each of the kitties in the top picture! ❤️
#27
Found Crying Inside The Car’s Engine. Took An Hour To Extract Her Out. She Is Now Called Nori
#28
Found This Little Guy In The Streets A Year And A Half Ago. Now He’s Looking Dapper Af
#29
First Pic Is The Day We Rescued Her From A Dumpster! 2nd Is A Month Later Enjoying Her New Life
Vinita Talaulikar 4 years ago (edited)
Thoroughly changed for better. Looked anxious earlier now all relaxed. 😘
#30
Chira. Rescued Off Street In Miami By Our Rescue
Treating Vet Fell In Love And Adopted. Turns Out It’s Cancer But She Will Get Best Care And Tons Of Love
#31
One Of My Foster Cats After A Month Of Care
#32
My Disabled Boy Was Abandoned At A Shelter. Now His Biggest Problem Is Deciding Whether He’ll Sleep On My Face Or My Feet
#33
Her Stray Mother Dropped Korra Off On Our Porch To Save Her Life - From Crusty Baby To Pretty Tortie!
#34
It's Been 4 Years Since I Found My Little Scrapyard Kitten, He Just Keeps Getting Weirder
#35
At The Shelter/After
DDmaybeandor 4 years ago
First pic makes me want to cry. To feel the way that baby must have been feeling. So frightened! I’m so happy you two found each other.
#36
5 Weeks And Struggling To 5 Months And Thriving
#37
Bean, A Few Months vs. 7 Years!
Found Her In My Backyard When She Was A Baby. First Photo Was Of Her First Bath. She Has Matured Into Such A Confident Cat!
#38
The Latest Rescue: Pookie The Bear, A 5 Weeks Old Kitten I Decided To Keep
Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 4 years ago
Oh my goodness, that poor baby. Thank you for saving her. You have a forever loving companion.
#39
The Day I Found Him Dirty And Starving In A Seasonal Corn Maze vs. Living The Good Life 2 Years Later!
#40
This Is Pomelo
This is Pomelo. He was abandoned 3.5 months ago during rainy season dirty and stained in his own urine, massive ear infection, malnurished and had chronic diarrhoea. Think we fixed him all up alright!
#41
Hubert Had Ringworm, A Respiratory Infection, Fleas, And An Infection. Now, She Just Has An Attitude
#42
Disney Before And After Adoption
She Passed Away This January After Almost 4 Years Together. Today Would Have Been Her 13th Birthday. I Feel So Blessed To Have Been Able To Have This Time With Her.
#43
Chandler’s Before And After, Found Outside Alone In The Cold. Now A Healthy And Loved Handsome Boy
#44
Locke's Before And After! He Was At A Kill Shelter Down In Georgia After Living His Whole Life A Stray
#45
Zoe
#46
Robster Lobster As We Found Him And After A Month With A Foster!
#47
My Adopted Boy, Trouble, Was A Bit Large When We Got Him, He's Finally At A Healthy Weight!
#48
I Wish I Had Better Before Photos! 1 Month Difference
#50
Finally Got To Bring This Little One Home Today. Meet Miss Clementine
#51
Kiwi, February (Scared & Drugged) vs. October (Confident & Healthy)
#53
Titan, Adopted Through Our Rescue Good Karma. He’s Spoilt!!!
#54
This Is Remy
We adopted this sweet grumpy baby 5 month ago when we found her stealing food from the kittens we’re fostering. Aside from malnourishment, she has ringworms which contributed to her 95% of her fur. Now she’s a happy baby
#55
Puff Had Been Through Seven (!) Homes Before I Got Her. I Hope She Knows This One Is Forever
Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 4 years ago
Poor, Puff! I’m glad they finally found their forever home.
#56
We Found This Tiny Little Baby In The Forest, Very Sick And With Troubled Breathing
He was still a newborn and needed 24/7 care. We never owned a cat before and thought he won't make it. Well, now he is a cheeky teenager that has my heart and I will do anything for him
#57
Sweet Willow Got Adopted Last Night! From Cold, Hungry, Outdoor Boy, To Indoor King!
#58
Charleston Used To Belong To A Hoarder
No one wanted him because he "Looked mean" but now he's a dapper man.
Katie Lutesinger 4 years ago
Hey, I'd look mean too if I had to live in a hoarder house surrounded by garbage and my own leavings.
#59
She Was Hungry, Timid, And Pregnant When I Rescued Her, We Raised Her Babies And Now She Gets To Be My Baby
#60
Almost The One Year Anniversary Of This Guy Getting Dumped In My Neighborhood And Me Taking Him In
Rehabilitating him (he was very sick + in rough condition), and getting him adopted. Was very hard but worth it. Can you guess his name?
#61
Please Appreciate My Cat Chester
Jennifer Casey 4 years ago
Handsome little Chester. A lifelong best friend, and a very fortunate pet human too.
#62
Inseparable Siblings
#63
Alien As A Sick Stray / Alien As A Happy Indoor Girl
#64
We Found Apollo As A Skinny Stray With A Broken Jaw, Open Wounds And Multiple Infections. In His New Home, He’s Handsome And Chunky
#65
These Sisters Were The Only Two Found And There Was No Way I Was Giving Them Away
#66
Animal Shelter Was Gonna Euthanize Mary. Instead, We Took Her In, Fostered Her And Yesterday, She Got Adopted And Went To Her Forever Home!
#67
From Shelter Kitty To Wfh Buddy. What A Difference 1 Yr Makes!
#68
He's Gained 4 Pounds And Looks Significantly Less Pissed
#69
My Sweet Baby Peach
Who we rescued in 2020. First pic is from her first day home, second photo was taken a couple of months back. From a terrifying and cruel start in life where she was used for breeding and then dumped on the street, to being the affectionate, hilarious queen of our home
#71
Jeremy Is The King Of The House
#72
Luna, A Scared Nearly Feral Kitten At 5 Months, Versus Confident (Still Shy) And Sweet Cat At 12 Months
#73
Before And After. A Little Kitten From The Shed With Calicivirus
#74
From Found On The Street To Snuggling In The Sheets
#75
The Adoption Application For My Foster Kitten Was Approved! Roo Is Officially Mine!
#76
Saved This Little Guy From A Building Site When He Was Only 5 Weeks Old
Severely ill with respiratory/eye infections, and in early stages of rectal prolapse. Worked overtime to pay whatever the vet billed me to make sure he was ok. First pic at 5 weeks old second at 6 months, third at 18 months
#77
We Adopted Her After An Earthquake Hit Her Previous Owners Home
#78
January 2019 - Today. This Is Simon, My Buddy
#79
We've Had Him For A Year Today
#80
Coconut The First Day I Adopted Him vs. Coconut Now
#81
Before And After! My Pretty Girl
#82
My Handsome Man, First At The Rescue And Then At Home!
#83
My Baby Lez. It’s Been Almost 2 Months!
#84
Before Adoption On The Left And After Adoption On The Right, She Still Does The Same Pose
#85
Bailey Was Semi-Feral And Terrified Of Almost Eveything. 3 Months Later He's A Happy Indoor Cat Who Is Curious About Eveything!
#86
Kitty With Upper Respiratory Infection, Sick On The Streets For Six Weeks Until We Caught Her In Late September 2021 (Left Picture)
Picture on the right was taken six weeks later. It took a lot of care from her human parents and the doctor to turn her around. She's now the head of the house
#87
Regis At The Humane Society (Top Left) vs. Now (2 Years)
#88
Nixie At Six Months vs. Almost 2! From String Bean To Thanksgiving Turkey!
#89
We Adopted Luna During Covid Restrictions And Couldn’t See Her Before Adopting. This Is The One Pic They Sent Me—now, From Goblin To Marshmallow Princess!
#90
My Boy Macavity Last April The Day I Adopted Him, And Then In December! He Got Fluffy!!
#92
From Very Scared To Very Sassy. Brought To The Shelter I Worked At 7 Years Ago, A Tad Feral. Now A Very Happy Girl!
#93
My Sweet Guy Neechee… When We First Met At The Shelter vs. 3 Months Later. Just Had Our First Anniversary
#96
Walked Into The Shelter With My Boyfriend To "Just Look At Cats" And Came Back The Next Day For This Lil Dude
Powerful Katrinka 4 years ago
Going to the shelter to just "look at cats" usually turns out this way,
#97
Before And After... Oh So Much Fluffier
#99
We Adopted Our Sweet Girl In 2019
When we got her, she had an infected fang. The shelter had said the tooth was not a big problem, but the vet said it could have gone septic if we had not had it removed. She was so sad and lethargic when we got her, but now she rules our lives
#101
After 6 Months With Us
#104
Before: Found Outside At About 10 Weeks Old And Terrified Of People After: 6 Months Old And Loves Blankets, Toys, And Snuggles
#106
Bagel At The Shelter vs. Where He Belongs, On My Stomach
#109
A Year Ago Today We Adopted This Adorable Little Lady, Look At Her Now!
#110
Casper Sure Has Changed In Three Months!
#111
I'm Fostering This Sweet Boy. He Was ~8mo Old When He Came To Me, Scared, Thin And Full Of Worms And Now He Is Looking For A Forever Home, As A Loving, Sweet And Gentle Cat
#112
My Little Survivor , It’s Such A Huge Change
Jaden Alexander 4 years ago
Oh no, not I, I will survive - Oh, as long as I know how to love, I know I'll stay alive - I've got all my life to live - And I've got all my love to give and I'll survive - I will survive, hey, hey
#115
My Boy Macavity The Day I Adopted Him, And Five Months Later! He Got Fluffy!!
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peppermint 4 years ago
Such gorgeous kitties! Really shows you should rescue and how much love can do. This is the type of glow up post we want on BP!
peppermint 4 years ago
Such gorgeous kitties! Really shows you should rescue and how much love can do. This is the type of glow up post we want on BP!
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