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Few things are cuter than hearing the sound of paws hitting the floor when your dog runs to greet you at the door or watching your cat purr lovingly in your lap. While a pet—any pet—is a huge responsibility, they are also an immense joy, a part of the family, making life just a little bit more exciting when they’re around; which, in some cases, can be up to 10, 15, or even 20 years.

Today, we want to celebrate the beloved pets that accompany their owners through many ups and downs over the years. We have put together a list of some of the cutest ‘then and now’ pics of critters posing with their favorite humans, showing just how loyal and loving they are; so scroll down to find the pictures below, but view them at your own risk – some of them might simply be too cute.

Below you will also find Bored Panda’s interview with Dr. Anastasia Stellato, an Assistant Professor in Companion Animal Science at Texas Tech University, who was kind enough to answer a few of our questions about the human-animal bond.

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#1

Me And My Cat Shadow Then And Now, 19 Years Later

Split image showing then vs now photos of a man holding his black pet cat, highlighting adorable pet moments.

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    Me And My Baby Boy On The First Night We Ever Met And Now 12 Years Later. Haven't Missed A Single Night Snuggling To Sleep While At Home With Him, Not Once

    Boy and his cat sleeping together in adorable then vs now pet photos showing their bond over time

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    #3

    Then And Now. 1996 vs. 2013

    Then and now photos showing a boy holding a small tortoise and later a grown man holding a large tortoise with his pet.

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    #4

    20 Years Of Love

    Boy sleeping with kitten under pink blanket then hugging and kissing grown cat outdoors showing pet then vs now moments

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    #5

    17 Years Later, Dodger The Doxie Is On His Way To Outlive The Whole Family

    Side-by-side then and now photos of a man holding his small dog, showcasing adorable pet moments and bond over time

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    #6

    Prom And Wedding Day, 16 Years Apart! Beaker Has Been With Me Through Milestones, Heartaches, Celebrations, And Challenges. She's 19 Now And Still My Favorite Girl

    Side-by-side then and now photos of a woman holding her black cat, showcasing adorable pet moments transformation over time.

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    #7

    He’s Been My Comfort From Beginning To End

    Young man and husky dog napping together in then and now photos showing pet bonding over time

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    #8

    17 Years Together

    Side-by-side adorable then vs now photos of a person with their pet cockatiel showing lasting bond and friendship

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    #9

    My Cat And Me 14 Years Ago vs. Us Today

    Child and adult lying with the same cat in then vs now pics, showcasing adorable pet moments and lasting bonds.

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    #10

    True Love, 13 Years Later

    Side-by-side then and now photos of a man and his small white dog showing adorable pet moments.

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    #11

    Best Friends Then And Now, 18 Years Later

    Side-by-side then and now photos of a person with their black cat, showing the bond with pets over time outdoors.

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    #12

    4 Years Later, Still A Smitten Kitten

    Man holding and cuddling his gray and white cat in adorable then vs now pet photos showing strong bond

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    #13

    Today I Said Goodbye To My 15-Year-Old Cat That Grew Up With Me. Love You, Pumpkin

    Then and now photos of a woman and her orange cat showcasing adorable pet moments over the years.

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    #14

    13 Years Later, My Dog Still Does This To Me When I Lay On The Floor

    Then and now photos of a person and their Labrador retriever showing their adorable pet bond through the years

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    #15

    A Picture Of My Cat And Me 12 Years Apart. 2009 vs. 2021

    Child and teenager lying on bed with the same black and white cat in adorable then vs now pet pics

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    #16

    When We Brought Her Home, And 22 Years Later

    Side-by-side then and now photos of a woman holding a black cat, showcasing adorable pet moments over time.

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    #17

    How I Met My Human

    Side-by-side adorable then and now pictures of a boy and his pet cat showing their bond and growth over time.

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    #18

    Received My Cat, Chandni, For My 10th Birthday. I Turned 30 Yesterday, So We Celebrated 20 Years Together

    Side-by-side adorable then vs now photos of a girl and her cat showing their special pet bond over time

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    #19

    10 And 15 Years Later. My Old Pal Is Still Going Strong

    Man holding adorable black dog in then vs now pet photos showing their growing bond outdoors.

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    #20

    The Ratio Of Dog To Boy Stayed Constant, That’s So Cute

    Boy and man each hugging their large white dog in adorable then vs now pet moments outdoors and indoors

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    #21

    Mojo And I In 2005 And 2024. This Year, He Turns 20 And I Turn 50

    Side-by-side adorable then and now photos of a man holding his pet dog, showcasing their bond over time.

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    #22

    My Dog Lexi Is Turning 10 Soon. Through College, 3 Cities, 2 Apartments, And Our First Real House - Anywhere We Go, We Go Together

    Man sitting with his black and white dog in a series of adorable then vs now pet photos showing their bond over time.

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    #23

    My Best Friend Has Survived Cancer Twice And Made It To 15 Years Old This Week

    Side-by-side then and now photos showing boy and man with their adorable black and white spotted pet dog growing up together

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    #24

    Fifteen Years Later, Still Best Friends

    Side-by-side adorable then vs now photos of a person with their pet, showcasing pet and owner bond over time

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    #25

    Even After 10 Years, Some Things Never Change

    Man relaxing with his dog on a chair in then vs now photos showing adorable pet bonding moments over time

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    #26

    Photos Are 6 Years Apart. They're Such A Sweet Pair

    Child and dog sitting side by side by a door, then hugging years later, showing adorable pet then vs now moments.

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    #27

    I Got Photos Taken Of Me And My 13-Year-Old Dogs To Recreate Some Old Ones For Christmas

    Then vs. now photos of a person smiling with two Labrador retriever dogs in a grassy outdoor setting with autumn colors.

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    #28

    From Crazy 4-Month-Old Rescue To 8-Year-Old Medical Alert/Response Service Dog. My Best Friend And Lifeline

    Side-by-side then and now photos showing a girl with her black Labrador, highlighting adorable pet moments over time.

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    #29

    My Dog And I, 15 Years Apart. The Day We Met, And The Day We Said Goodbye

    Then vs now photos of a boy and his dog showcasing adorable pet companionship over the years.

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    #30

    It's This Little Diva's Birthday Today! She Was My Birthday Present 18 Years Ago

    Side-by-side then and now photos of a girl and woman holding the same cat, showcasing adorable pet moments and pet memories.

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    #31

    Wiggles And I 13+ Years Later

    Side-by-side adorable then vs now photos of a man and his small white and brown pet dog outdoors.

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    #32

    Little Guy Wouldn’t Let Me Hold Him This Year, But Here’s Another Year Later

    Young man sharing adorable then vs now pet photos with his growing golden retriever at different ages.

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    #33

    My Cat Ralf And Me In The Same Place, 20 Years Later. She Was A Bit Grumpy During The Photoshoot

    Side-by-side then and now photos of a young man holding his orange cat showing adorable pet moments.

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    #34

    17 Years Of Unconditional Love

    Side-by-side then and now photos of a girl and her cat showing adorable pet moments over time.

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    #35

    22 Years And Counting

    Side-by-side then and now photos of a woman holding her calico cat, showcasing adorable pet bonding moments.

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    #36

    My Cat And I, Pictures Taken 18 Years Apart

    Side-by-side then and now photos of a man and his adorable pet cat showing their bond over the years.

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    #37

    I Had To Say Goodbye To My 19-Year-Old Childhood Cat Ophelia. I’m Making This Post To Memorialize Her Because She Is So Special To Me And Has Such A Big Place In My Heart

    Then and now photos of a girl and her Siamese cat showing their adorable pet bond over the years.

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    #38

    Me And My Best Friend, Fuzzy, 11 Years Apart

    Then and now photos of a young man and his adorable pet cat showing their lasting bond and friendship.

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    #39

    Me And My Sweet Girl, Taz. Been My Best Friend For 19 Years And Counting

    Side-by-side adorable then vs now photos of a woman and her tortoiseshell cat showing pet bonding over time

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    #40

    Got My Best Friend 10 Years Ago Yesterday

    Man holding golden retriever puppy then adult dog in heartfelt then vs now pet photoshoot

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    #41

    They Grow Up So Quick

    Young boy hugging his large dog on couch in adorable then vs now pet pictures showing their bond growing over time

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    #42

    10 Years Goes By Fast

    Then and now photos of a man and his white dog showing their bond in adorable pet memories.

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    #43

    Growing Old Together. 2001 vs. 2021

    Woman holding her black cat in then and now photos showing adorable pet moments and lasting bond.

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    #44

    Growing Girls, One Year Apart

    Then and now photos of a child walking a large dog, showing adorable pet growth and bonding over time.

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    #45

    14 Years Later. Me And My Pup

    Young girl and adult woman hugging the same dog in then vs now adorable pet photos showing lasting bond.

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    #46

    10 Years Later We Still Love This Book

    Young girl and grown woman reading with their pet cat on their laps, showcasing adorable then vs. now pet moments.

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    #47

    Almost 4 Years With Daisy

    Side-by-side then and now selfies of a woman holding her adorable dog, showing pets growing up together.

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    #48

    17 Years With My Beautiful Pup

    Young girl and grown woman sitting with their golden retriever in a woven basket, showing adorable pet then vs now moments




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