For most of us, rescuing a pet is a huge responsibility, but it's the best thing that can happen to the animal shelter residents. To prove the power of a loving home, proud owners from all over the world are sharing photos of their family dogs before and after they were rescued. Bored Panda has decided to compile these heartwarming dog adoption images into a list, and it will clear any doubts whether or not it's worth picking up a pup from a kennel.
From sad faces in cramped cells to wide smiles on king size beds, these k9s found happiness in their new dog rescuers homes and can't hide their emotions. You can understand the difference pet adoption makes to a shelter inmate only if you see one, so scroll down and meet the lucky ones!
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Before And After Adoption
My Ex Worked At The Spca And Refused To Let This Piglet Be Euthanized, So She Took Him Home. She Did An Amazing Job.
Find the monster who did this to another living crature and strike him with righteous retribution. Show no mercy.
Before And After Adoption
My Dog Wynter - From Living In The Streets To Relaxing In My Backyard
From Cellmates To Lifemates
Heartbreaking first picture, which makes the second picture that much more amazing! Love their smiles!
Ripley At Around 6 Months In Iran And Again At Around 1 Year In Her Forever Home In The United States
Hank! Abuse Left This Poor Pup With Scars And Timidness, But Now He Smiles Ear-To-Ear
Before And After Adoption
I actually just read the entire article of this dog.... She actually lost eye sight on one of her eyes, sad.
She lost the whole eye, not just the sight. But as Sky said, it doesn't stop them from living a happy life :)
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OMG, it looks like that eye has exploded :'( that poor baby!! Poor dog looks so much better in the second obviously, but this is the first one that appear to have been irrevocably damaged by its former life. This just makes me so damn cross. There's no need for any of this!! In any civilised country there are shelters, vets, wardens who will take in injured and unwanted dogs. Even if they say you have to wait/pay and you can't for whatever reason there are ways to get your dog to a safe place where it'll be noticed or call it in yourself and watch out for someone to come rescue it. It's not rocket science!! To take an animal that has only ever lived in a house and had food provided in a bowl and dump it is the equivalent of dumping your 10 year old 100 miles from civilization and going "ah well, if he makes it he makes it"... I'm just so mad right now!!!
Never ceases to amaze me what love and a decent diet well do! I've done it many times myself?
I don't know the bacig round on her....but she only sees loving images now, and fluffy grass, and clear skies, and a warm bed and your smiles !! And a cute sweater. You have a special heart. Enjoy your BFF every day.
Even though we know there's a happy ever after for each picture I can't look at any more, I feel sick to my stomach and angry beyond words to think humans can do this to beautiful, kind, faithful animals when all they want is love and to please us.
Oh my goodness, this does NOT even look like the same dog!!Poor baby, had to lose her eye, because of being homeless or abused, but look at her NOW!! <3
OK OK where is my breakfast an morning coffee if you are going to wake me up then an put on my coat then lets go I'm ready for the world to take on ;=]] Thanks for loving me ;=]]
I am soo happy to see her transformation to a happy and beauty friend <3 <3
This dog has a whole article written about it, it's sad and interesting at the same time
I have seen this story and continue to be in awe on the transformation
We’ve a young pup, abused and ill, looks old.. rehab them and find the true and loving pup inside! The rewards are astounding! Especially the love!
this poor little dog, what must be going through their minds at their lowest point? Big kisses for a little dog!
Awwww, Poor Baby, in the 1st picture! WHY, OH WHY, did this poor Fur-Baby end up in this condition? But, the after picture, She looks incredible & sooooo happy!
This actually breaks my heart - thank goodness someone took pity on her, and turned her life around. She is a beauty <3
It took courage to even pick this poor dog up and imagine that it could be transformed. Thank you for your courage and vision!
oh my word so cute even a a scruff but now wow and wow again shows what love can do
Frank The Tank. Before And After Adoption
So My Sis Adopted Her Very First Dog And His Before And After Pics Have Me Crying
Adopted This Little Dude While On Vacation In Mexico. The Litter Was Found In The Jungle In Terrible Shape But Were Nursed Back To Health By The Local Animal Rescue Foundation. Here He Is Today Healthy, Happy And Adapting Well To His New Life As A Canadian
To The Person Who Left Her In A Park To Die 2 Years Ago... Look At Her Now! With Your Horrible Neglect Came A Whole Lot Of Happiness.
The Night We Found Him On The Street Vs 1 Week After Adoption. Meet Pablo
Before And After Adoption
This Is My Koda Bear The Day Before He Got Adopted And A Few Months After
After 4 Years In The Street, Annie Found Her Home With My Parents. First Day Vs 1 Week Later
So cute!!! Looks just like my Ellie, but without the brindle!! She is so innocent in both!
My Friend Rescued This Sweet Girl From Being Put Down Over A Minor Skin Condition. Meet Scarlett
Oh my God. It has tears in its eyes. I can't even... Thank you for saving this sweet baby.
Before & After Of My Adopted Pup
Before And After Adoption
Before And After Adoption
My Name Is Rey! I Was On Death Row Yesterday But Today I'm A Free Woman!
Meet Waldo. From Crusty And Underweight To A Very Fluffy Boy
Before And After Adoption
Meet Kasper! He's Only A Pup And Travelled All The Way From Romania To Join Us In The Uk. Has Yet To Integrate And Learn The Language. Very Good Boy Nonetheless
Before And After Adoption... Nacho The One Eyed Dog
Toby At The County Shelter 2 Years Ago And Is Now King Of Our House.
In the second pic, it looks like as if he has snoozed morning alarm twice already. :P
"We Found Teddy’s Shelter Picture And It’s Heartbreaking. We’re So Glad He Came Into Our Lives And Is Letting His Sweet, Goofy Personality Shine! Hopefully He Knows That He’ll Be Safe, Clean, Fed, And Loved For The Rest Of His Life"
One Year Ago Today We Adopted Harper From The Fairfax Animal Shelter. She Had Been Adopted And Returned At Least Three Times In The First Year Of Her Life And Looked Alone, Scared And Confused.
From A Houston Stray To A Midwestern Princess
This Stray Girl Walked By My Sisters' Donkey Rescue Centre. She Couldn't Let Her Starve So She Flew Her To The Netherlands To Come Live With Us. Now She's Alive And Kicking
Dear Bored Panda, this is what I come here for. Not some ridiculous click baits, overheard conversations spread over a hundred tweets and people being shamed/praised for their parenting. Animals, positivity, adorable pictures. <3
I haven't seen stuff like that? Maybe I just scroll passed... (past) Can never figure those two out...
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My brain is so confused right now... Looking at the "before" pictures, I cried because of sadness. Looking at the "after", I cried of happiness. Either way, this post made me cry like a baby. Ufff....
I'm totally rubbish at this - how do I submit my picture of my dog, Baxter? Baxter-com...450337.jpg 
I took a few minutes out to upvote each and every one of these not because of the before and after, but because I personally would like to thank each and every one of you for saving these animals. It just wasnt enough to vote only on the article. I hope and wish all of you the best for the kindness in your heart <333
These are so sweet, but every time I look at posts like this I can't help but think of all the others who weren't lucky enough to find a forever home. I do as much as I can (fostering for our local humane association) but it's so sad to go up there and see all the wonderful souls without families. Thankfully, ours is virtually no kill thanks to volunteer efforts, but many places aren't so lucky. To think an animal would be put to sleep just because no one wants it is so heartbreaking.
This makes me cry every moment I think about it. I'm so glad I live in a country where pets are not being killed just because nobody wants them. Also I could never go and simply buy a young dog or cat knowing there are so many others waiting for a home and love. We have two cats no one wanted and they turned out to be the sweetest furballs. Please everybody go and adopt from a shelter.
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To all those who choose to adopt and not shop for a dog (or cat) I sincerely thank you! As an avid rescuer and often time foster family - it breaks my heart to see how many people choose to "throw away" a dog due to being: un-trainable; too energetic; tears up my house; won't stop peeing in the house; don't have time; or the worst one in my opinion: he/she is just too old and we want a puppy.
There is a spacial corner of hall especially for those who abuse animals. So glad these doggos got a second chance with loving new owners. You guys ROCK!!
Just when you tthink you’ve seen the worst, you go to another and ...WHAM! I really pray Karma is a B***H.
#AdoptDontShop, #AdoptTheLessAdoptables too, the shy ones, the traumatized ones, the old ones, the "disabled" ones, the chronic sick ones, the black furbabies who´re sill overlooked very often, the neglected and abused ones, open your heart for THEM and you´re gonna be blessed with a furbaby that´s gonna love you unconditionally!!!
I adopted a blind cat, a three legged cat and one with ataxia (needed nappies) when he came to me and they all are/were the most adorable creatures one could imagine. Seeing how impressively they cope with their disabilities and what a happy life they live is so inspiring each day. They are worth being loved and cared for just like any pretty pedigree pet.
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in all their before shots you could see how dejected they all felt, but in the after shots, seeing the sheer joy of being somewhere they now felt loved..beautiful..
Love every single word! Love and kindness changes everything
I'm so relieved that there is still enough love in this world to rescue these dogs and make them well and happy. However, we still need to work on the rest of our planet's denizens, Save: the whales, the elephants, the orangutans etc. etc!
How wonderful to see all the worry, pain, and fear changed into trust, health, and joy. I enjoyed each and every one of the posts (even though some of the before pictures were hard).
Well hell. Some or all of these dogs were abused. My feeling, is that the abusers should be treated the same. However, with one difference, no one rescues them. Makes me sick and mad.
All I thought while looking at these pictures was "Sad pup......HAPPY PUP!! :D"
Bless you all for taking in the unwanted dogs and saving their lives! I can feel the immense sadness in the before picture, they just want to be loved ! The after pictures are amazing! You can feel the happiness radiating off of the dogs. So beautiful. #adoptdontshop
To summarize this..its a heartbreaking thoughts these adorable pets have gone through...just happy they are adopted now by their kind and loving pawparents...God bless u all...
I just love all of you for taking care of all these sweet pups. Rescues truly are the best. All of mine have been the best blessings.
I have a serious problem with sorrow every time when I see animals in pain...
I want to kill the people who make those dogs look so sad. I can't belive anyone would ever do that to sweet creatures who want no harm.
its so hard for me to loo kat these kinds of pictures but I know that its a happy ending so it makes me happier, I needed to see happy puppers T-T
My little princess. Before with no fur, leishmaniosis, thin and confused. Collage-20...c8a00e.jpg 
I wish I could post the doggo we saved and sent to a rescue who will probably stay there as his forever home.
In this world, which is so terrible to animals, it is so good sometimes see, that there are still good people, who want really help. Crying doesnt help these poor souls. The concrete work works. So please dodnt cry, help.
My grandson pick out a pit bull from the local rescue. She loves my grandson and pretty much all kids. Sleeps with him at night and often pouts when he is not with her. A total sweetheart.
Dear Bored Panda, this is what I come here for. Not some ridiculous click baits, overheard conversations spread over a hundred tweets and people being shamed/praised for their parenting. Animals, positivity, adorable pictures. <3
I haven't seen stuff like that? Maybe I just scroll passed... (past) Can never figure those two out...
Load More Replies... My brain is so confused right now... Looking at the "before" pictures, I cried because of sadness. Looking at the "after", I cried of happiness. Either way, this post made me cry like a baby. Ufff....
I'm totally rubbish at this - how do I submit my picture of my dog, Baxter? Baxter-com...450337.jpg
I took a few minutes out to upvote each and every one of these not because of the before and after, but because I personally would like to thank each and every one of you for saving these animals. It just wasnt enough to vote only on the article. I hope and wish all of you the best for the kindness in your heart <333
These are so sweet, but every time I look at posts like this I can't help but think of all the others who weren't lucky enough to find a forever home. I do as much as I can (fostering for our local humane association) but it's so sad to go up there and see all the wonderful souls without families. Thankfully, ours is virtually no kill thanks to volunteer efforts, but many places aren't so lucky. To think an animal would be put to sleep just because no one wants it is so heartbreaking.
This makes me cry every moment I think about it. I'm so glad I live in a country where pets are not being killed just because nobody wants them. Also I could never go and simply buy a young dog or cat knowing there are so many others waiting for a home and love. We have two cats no one wanted and they turned out to be the sweetest furballs. Please everybody go and adopt from a shelter.
Load More Replies... To all those who choose to adopt and not shop for a dog (or cat) I sincerely thank you! As an avid rescuer and often time foster family - it breaks my heart to see how many people choose to "throw away" a dog due to being: un-trainable; too energetic; tears up my house; won't stop peeing in the house; don't have time; or the worst one in my opinion: he/she is just too old and we want a puppy.
There is a spacial corner of hall especially for those who abuse animals. So glad these doggos got a second chance with loving new owners. You guys ROCK!!
Just when you tthink you’ve seen the worst, you go to another and ...WHAM! I really pray Karma is a B***H.
#AdoptDontShop, #AdoptTheLessAdoptables too, the shy ones, the traumatized ones, the old ones, the "disabled" ones, the chronic sick ones, the black furbabies who´re sill overlooked very often, the neglected and abused ones, open your heart for THEM and you´re gonna be blessed with a furbaby that´s gonna love you unconditionally!!!
I adopted a blind cat, a three legged cat and one with ataxia (needed nappies) when he came to me and they all are/were the most adorable creatures one could imagine. Seeing how impressively they cope with their disabilities and what a happy life they live is so inspiring each day. They are worth being loved and cared for just like any pretty pedigree pet.
Load More Replies... in all their before shots you could see how dejected they all felt, but in the after shots, seeing the sheer joy of being somewhere they now felt loved..beautiful..
Love every single word! Love and kindness changes everything
I'm so relieved that there is still enough love in this world to rescue these dogs and make them well and happy. However, we still need to work on the rest of our planet's denizens, Save: the whales, the elephants, the orangutans etc. etc!
How wonderful to see all the worry, pain, and fear changed into trust, health, and joy. I enjoyed each and every one of the posts (even though some of the before pictures were hard).
Well hell. Some or all of these dogs were abused. My feeling, is that the abusers should be treated the same. However, with one difference, no one rescues them. Makes me sick and mad.
All I thought while looking at these pictures was "Sad pup......HAPPY PUP!! :D"
Bless you all for taking in the unwanted dogs and saving their lives! I can feel the immense sadness in the before picture, they just want to be loved ! The after pictures are amazing! You can feel the happiness radiating off of the dogs. So beautiful. #adoptdontshop
To summarize this..its a heartbreaking thoughts these adorable pets have gone through...just happy they are adopted now by their kind and loving pawparents...God bless u all...
I just love all of you for taking care of all these sweet pups. Rescues truly are the best. All of mine have been the best blessings.
I have a serious problem with sorrow every time when I see animals in pain...
I want to kill the people who make those dogs look so sad. I can't belive anyone would ever do that to sweet creatures who want no harm.
its so hard for me to loo kat these kinds of pictures but I know that its a happy ending so it makes me happier, I needed to see happy puppers T-T
My little princess. Before with no fur, leishmaniosis, thin and confused. Collage-20...c8a00e.jpg
I wish I could post the doggo we saved and sent to a rescue who will probably stay there as his forever home.
In this world, which is so terrible to animals, it is so good sometimes see, that there are still good people, who want really help. Crying doesnt help these poor souls. The concrete work works. So please dodnt cry, help.
My grandson pick out a pit bull from the local rescue. She loves my grandson and pretty much all kids. Sleeps with him at night and often pouts when he is not with her. A total sweetheart.
