There are few things on this planet cuter than a puppy. Their soft, squishy faces, huge eyes and fluffy fur can melt my heart into a puddle faster than anything else. But because puppies often get the most attention, it’s easy to forget how adorable older doggos can be too. So today, we’re celebrating both ends of the spectrum!
Bored Panda has scoured the internet to find heartwarming before and after pics of dogs as puppies and all grown up, so prepare yourself for a cuteness overload down below. Keep reading to also find a chat with the team at Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, and be sure to upvote the dogs that you would love to have as members of your family!
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Then vs. Now. This Is Cain, My Best Friend. I Saved This Fella From A Bad Situation, And Now He Makes My House A Home
My Little Potato, Who's Ears Never Seemed To Grow
Ok, if this isnt the most adorable puppy ear situation. That face, so precious 😍
Almost all mammals are born with blue eyes that change as they get older.
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If you’ve ever owned a dog, I don’t need to tell you what a lifechanging experience it can be. These precious creatures are called man’s best friend for a reason, after all! They’re intelligent, loving, adorable animals who can form incredibly strong bonds with their owners. So it’s no surprise that dogs are the most popular pets in the world, residing in about a third of the world’s households.
To learn more about why dogs make such great companions, we reached out to the team at Lucky Dog Animal Rescue in Arlington, Virginia. “Dogs make wonderful pets for so many reasons,” they shared. “From giving you the motivation to get out of bed in the morning, to sharing unconditional love, to always being by your side through all of life's twists and turns, there is no animal as loving or as loyal as a dog.”
This Good Boy Grew A Lot This Year
She Didn't Grow Into Them
Abby's Before And After. She Is Still A Good Girl
We also asked the Lucky Dog team if they could explain why it’s so important to adopt rather than shop when bringing a new dog into your family. “There are so many animals dying daily in shelters that there really isn't a good reason to buy from a breeder instead of adopting,” they explained.
“Rescues have all sorts of sizes, ages, personalities, etc. — anything an adopter could wish for. There are even breed specific rescues that focus on particular breeds,” the dog experts added. “The more that people adopt, the less demand there will be for breeders -- and the more lives will be saved!”
Pupper Did A Grow From 8 Weeks To Nearly A Year
He Watched Over Her The Whole Time
From 2.5 Months To Nearly 2 Years
And as far as what potential adopters should understand before welcoming a doggo into their lives, the Lucky Dog team says, “People should know that dogs are living beings who deserve to receive the same effort, love, training and commitment that they will offer you. They will have an adjustment period just like you, and in the end everything will be worth it. If you are unsure of what type of dog is best to adopt, we would be happy to help you find a good fit.”
And if you’re interested in adopting, be sure to check out Lucky Dog Animal Rescue!
Mr. Fancy Paws Has Grown Up. The Name Still Stands
Because Toilet Paper Is Better Than Toys. 3 Months vs. 7 Months
Our Family Dog, Indie, Recently Turned 11. She's Just As Cute As She Was As A Puppy
For a previous Bored Panda article featuring adorable adopted dogs, we got in touch with Ivanka Patterson, director of Every Dog Matters EU. Ivanka also shared her thoughts on why adoption is so important when bringing a new pet into the family. "A lot of breed dogs come from illegal puppy mills where the dogs and the puppies are living in very poor conditions. Not knowing the origin of your bought pups hides the huge risk of getting an overbred pup which will have genetic health issues and a shorter life span," she explained.
I Will Always See Him As The First Picture
These Pictures Are Taken 10 Months Apart
Still The Same Smile
Ivanka also detailed the benefits dog owners can experience after welcoming a rescue into their homes. "We believe there is hidden superhero in each one of us," she shared. "By adopting a rescue animal, this super hero comes to life and the feeling of worthiness within oneself improves greatly ones self-esteem."
My Old Girl Libby, 13 Years Apart
My Puppy Very Proud Of Himself For Doing Such A Big Grow
Dahlia Struggling In The First Photo At 2 Months And Now At 1 Year And 5 Months
Looks like Dahlia is set to be the biggest of good gurls 😍😍
"It has been now scientifically proven that adopting a pet from a shelter makes people become more compassionate and responsible," Ivanka continued. "It has physical benefits as well like spending time with ones adopted animal normalizes blood pressure, reduces cortisol and help overcome mental disorders like depression. And last but not least, all of the above makes us better people."
Not Much Has Changed In 2 Years
My Best Friend Appa At 10 Weeks And 3 Years. Never Grew Into Those Paws
6 Years Between Photos. Happy 6th Birthday To These Two Fuzzballs
When it comes to what potential adopters should understand, Ivanka shared, "They should know that, before everything, the dog is a responsibility. An adopter should really think well if in their current lifestyle there is a room for a pet and if yes, what exactly having one will entail. And once again, patience. A lot of people think the dog will immediately love their new life, the moment it steps into their new home. That the dog will immediately trust their adopter and will bond and start playing form the get go. Would you immediately trust a stranger?"
I Decided To Do The Same Picture A Few Years Later At The Exact Same Place. What A Transformation
She Is Growing Into A Fine Young Lady
My Old Girl Turned 14 Today. Then vs. Now
"If you have decided to adopt a dog really think it through and chose the dog with temperament and character that will fit best your lifestyle in order to have a true best friend," Ivanka added. "Have realistic expectations from your adopted dog, be patient with it and show it it can trust you 100%. Then and only then you will really have a true, joyful, obedient and forever four-legged best friend. And trust me, every single effort is so worth it!"
My Boy Became A Wolf
Small Boy vs. Big Boy
8 Weeks To 10 Years
Whether you have dog best friend or not, we hope you're loving these adorable photos, pandas! Keep upvoting the ones that you find particularly heartwarming, and if you are a dog parent, let us know in the comments how different your fur baby looks from when they were a puppy. Then, if you're interested in checking out another Bored Panda list featuring cute pics of pups, look no further than right here!
One Year Ago vs. Now
How It Started vs. How It's Going
My Little Teddy Bear Seems To Keep Growing
Handsome Boy Grew
It's My Pupper's 1st Birthday. Happy Birthday, Jago
His Eyes Changed, But They Stayed Beautiful. Yesterday, He Turned 7 Years Old
2 Years Later, Still Splooting
My Little Girl When She Arrived vs. Her Now
Bruno At 6 Weeks And 1 Year Old
8 Weeks To 8 Years. My Very Best Girl
Tonbo At 8 Weeks vs. Tonbo Tonight, 3 Years Later
Evi Just Turned 1 Year Old, And She Is As Cute As Ever
Little Dude Is Growing Up So Fast
Almost Six Years Later, My Dog Still Sleeps With His Red Dog. He's Grown A Bit Since Then, Though
He loves the red dog so much that we have loads of them in the cupboard upstairs, so whenever one gets a bit ropey, we replace it with a new one. He never knows the difference.
Bowie Big Ears. 6 Weeks Old To 1 Year
Toby At 6 Weeks And 4 Years
I would give Toby ALL my chicken nuggets if he looked at me with that face! 🥺
Side-By-Side Comparison Of My Derpy Foster Dog As A Pup And As A Young Adult
My Best Friend Koda, All Grown Up Now
Flash Grew Up In A Flash. From 6 Weeks To 9 Weeks
Well, He Grew Up Fast. Photos Taken One Year Apart
Our Foster Atlas At 8 Weeks And 1 Year
Is he still a foster after a year? I think he might just be yours now...
Abby Just Turned 1 So Here's Her Transition Over The Year
He Got A Way To Go Till He Grows Into Those Paws
1 Month And 1 Year Of Little Mia
Officially In The Double Digits. Happy Birthday, My Big Boy
When You Finally Grow Into Your Ears
First Photo: Boone At 6 Weeks, Just Between 10 And 15 Pounds. Second Photo: Boone Is Now One Year Old And 93 Pounds. There Are Still No Thoughts In That Head
I swear to Dog, my 1st thought before even reading that caption was "Wow, the Derp is strong with this one." Cute as a button, tho!
Bailey From 8 Weeks To 1 Year. She Still Thinks She's A Lap Dog
Almost all big dogs think they're little and little dogs think they're big. 😂😂😂
My Beautiful Girl And Best Friend. When I First Brought Her Home vs. Our First Two Years Together
Please Congratulate My Dog As It Took Him A Whole Year To Grow His Hair Out
Tiny Pupper Before And After
Arlo, The Black Labrador Retriever, Border Collie, Golden Retriever, And Grab Bag Of Love From 7 Weeks To 1 Year
Before And After 9 Months Of Growing
I really need a banana for scale with this guy. I've got a feeling he's not done growing.
They Grow Up So Fast. 1 Lb 11 Oz vs. 19 Lbs
From Small Puppy To Big Dog
I love how much German Shepherds' coloring changes! Ours doesn't look anything like her puppy self anymore. XD
Jilly At 2 Months vs. 9 Months. Her Body Grew But Ears Stayed The Same
My Baby Grew
That baby pic is the dog equivalent of "awkward teenage years" 🤣🥰
3 Months vs. 8 Months. Finally, I Grew Into Those Ears
My Human Said I Grew Up Too Fast
She's Growing From A Fluffy Potato Into A Long-Nose Collie
Pumba - 7 Weeks To 10 Months
Gus Growing Transition. Love Him More Every Day
So In Less Than A Month, I Will Be 1 Year Old. On March 14th, Which Is Also Albert Einstein's Birthday (That's Why Mom Thinks I'm Even Smarter Than Most Dogs)
Never a dull moment, and I just fill the house with high energy and love. Mom tells me every day that I'm the best thing that's happened to her.
Cooper, From 8 Weeks To 4 Years
What a cutie! Looks a bit like Toto from the Wizard of Oz
Oskar, From 10 Weeks To 3 Years
They Grow So Fast
Nothing cuter than the ears as they transition from floppy to fully erect!
She Grew
They Grow So Fast. From 8 Weeks To One Year Old Today. Still More Growing To Come
Silver Labrador, From 10 Weeks To 2 Years
My Angel Before And After Growing
8 Weeks > 5 Months > 1 Year
Lakota Growing Up
Umm how has Miss Lakota Wolf not commented on this, obvious relative?? 😂
2 Months vs. 10 Months
My Girl From 8 Weeks To 1 Year
From 2 Months To 1 Year. Happy Birthday, Baby
This Is Ghost. First Picture: He Was 2 Months Old. Second Picture: He's 8 Months Old Now And Weighs 33 Kg. Look At Him Grow
My One-Year-Old
Fenton Insists That He Still Fits In The Chair
People Said I Spoiled My Puppy, And They're Not Wrong
Apollo, My Best Friend. 8 Weeks And 7 Pounds To 2 Years And 75 Pounds
Baby Spaghetti Grew Up
Only 4 Months Difference. He Grew So Fast
Joey Grew Up So Fast
From 8 Weeks To 1 Year
From Puppy To Dog, Though Strangers Still Ask If She's A Puppy
All Grown Up Now, But I Think I'm Still Cute
Bo Is Growing So Fast. 7 Weeks vs. 5 Months
15 Months Difference
From 6 Weeks To 8 Months
Today Is My Pup's First Birthday
I LOVE brindle doggos and I LOVE mastiffs and this pupper is both! <3
I got two for y'all - first is my distemper survivor, Stilgar (GSD x Kuchi Dog) - from 6 weeks to 2 years! We didn't think he'd even make it to six months, as distemper has an 80% mortality rate in puppies. But he survived and turned two this year! He has permanent disabilities (including full-body, nonstop myoclonus) but is such a happy, loving goofball. stilgar_ba...06e967.jpg
Bonus Stilgar potato pic - I met him when he was 9 days old! His mom was such a sweetheart and let me pet and handle all her babies. I had no idea he was probably already infected with the distemper virus :( stiltato-6...2db9f3.jpg
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Thought I'd add my little man Ringo. Lost him to cancer at the start of last year (way too early). He was tiny when I got him. He knew exactly what the fan heater was for too. ringo_tiny...12247a.jpg
I can't have a dog, my partner is very allergic, but photos like these also remind me, I don't think I could stand the pain of a dog leaving me.
Such wonderful photographs and beautiful dogs and wolf. Many Thanks for sharing 💖
I got two for y'all - first is my distemper survivor, Stilgar (GSD x Kuchi Dog) - from 6 weeks to 2 years! We didn't think he'd even make it to six months, as distemper has an 80% mortality rate in puppies. But he survived and turned two this year! He has permanent disabilities (including full-body, nonstop myoclonus) but is such a happy, loving goofball. stilgar_ba...06e967.jpg
Bonus Stilgar potato pic - I met him when he was 9 days old! His mom was such a sweetheart and let me pet and handle all her babies. I had no idea he was probably already infected with the distemper virus :( stiltato-6...2db9f3.jpg
Load More Replies...This is one article where they could have stuck with the original 98 images. No need to hide some!
Thought I'd add my little man Ringo. Lost him to cancer at the start of last year (way too early). He was tiny when I got him. He knew exactly what the fan heater was for too. ringo_tiny...12247a.jpg
I can't have a dog, my partner is very allergic, but photos like these also remind me, I don't think I could stand the pain of a dog leaving me.
Such wonderful photographs and beautiful dogs and wolf. Many Thanks for sharing 💖