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According to Know Your Meme, the 'how it started vs. how it ended' meme was first posted on September 23, 2020, when Twitter user Vjillanelles shared their relationship evolution. So in meme years, it's like 127 or so. However, it is still going strong. Mostly because of how versatile it is.

We've had couples sharing their versions of the meme, as well as artists, pilots, and pretty much all kinds of folks celebrating their life achievements. Now, pet owners are hijacking it. From pups becoming service dogs to fluffy kitties growing into majestic queens, continue scrolling and check out these wholesome pictures.

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SuavesLomitos Report

Raine Soo
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That poor dog in the first photo transformed into a healthy and happy doggo.

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A lot of these memes focus on the recoveries neglected animal went through after finding their forever homes. Which is great. Caring for a companion animal goes far beyond providing food, water, and shelter. So seeing people putting in the effort to make the critters enjoy life is really awesome.

"Helping vulnerable animals and keeping pets in safe and loving homes requires a commitment from all of us—advocates, pet owners, shelters, leaders, and entire communities. When we work together under a common cause, we’re both saving lives and elevating our society and its laws to ensure cruelty victims and other at-risk animals receive the protection and care they deserve," Matthew Bershadker, ASPCA President & CEO, wrote.

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    Around 6.5 million companion animals enter U.S. animal shelters every year (of those, approximately 3.3 million are dogs and 3.2 million are cats). However, the good news is that experts estimate that this number has steadily declined from annually has declined from approximately 7.2 million in 2011.

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    #7

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    msspinach Report

    Alex T
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    he desperately needed a grooming sesh

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    DogsTrust_IE Report

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    kittyobsessee Report

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    Autie_Radig Report

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    mollybackes Report

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    stephanie4086 Report

    Raine Soo
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The cute kitten turned into a gorgeous cat.

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    #15

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    chevivana Report

    Mieke Fabry
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it broke my heart when I saw that.... glad he/she is oké

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    #16

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    bolillocano Report

    Alex T
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Both girls are part of a family of 22 doggies that make us so happy!" loosely translated, correct me if i'm wrong, i'm still working on my spanish to english translation

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    Dav3zul Report

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    KYL0JEN Report

    Raine Soo
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kitty is thankful to have been rescued.

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    #21

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    number10cat Report

    Raine Soo
    Community Member
    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Larry, the chief mouser at 10 Downing street, started out as a shelter cat at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home. From humble beginnings to residing at the Prime Minister's house. Not a bad deal at all.

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    TheMattMika Report

    Raine Soo
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do you have the photos the wrong way around?

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    #23

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    SunnyMewati Report

    Raine Soo
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thank you for rescuing this cat that resembles Hitler, but whom I am sure is much nicer.

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    #25

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    _i_Shaa Report

    Squee
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unrelated but this girl's hair is really pretty

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    #26

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    RichTweets Report

    Chelle R.
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Adorable overdose! May these two enjoy a happy life together These two guy's are similar in coloring to my two girl's & they were that tiny @8 weeks when I got them, now 12 & still happy, hyper & getting into mischief together!

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    #27

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    BatdogRookie Report

    glowworm2
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh my gosh! The dog's a "batboy." How cute!

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    #29

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    Lupelupeylupe Report

    deanna woods
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am glad they let them keep their floppy ears.

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    #30

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    Rossonera63 Report

    Raine Soo
    Community Member
    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    From an innocent Shar-Pei (possible mix) to a rather judgemental one. Look at the disapproval on its face. LOL

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    RHodge220 Report

    Raine Soo
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In the second photo, they must be sharing an inside joke.

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    #33

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    PetSmart Report

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    briiwii3 Report

    Maria Roberts
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Completely irrelevant, but I thought the flowers were part of the lady's hair!

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    #38

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    kristina__bitch Report

    Norma
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aw... It always starts with a bath, tbh...

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    #39

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    joleenShaw2 Report

    Chelle R.
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Poor guy can't see through his/her bangs! Groom Stat....!!

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    fritz353 Report

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    iamsophiegray Report

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    IamYoBuddy Report

    Alex T
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ngl got a bit chunky but that means he happy and eatin gud

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    #45

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    tsonnenholzner Report

    Kevin Donegan
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You've got to give it a bit more time ... it looks like your pup is about a month older in the second the photo.

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    Olive73522939 Report

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    winglets747 Report

    Chelle R.
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Two tongues are better then one!

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    bileyir Report

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    ODanicaRockwood Report

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    tundraqueencat Report

    Chelle R.
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm a sucker for Ginger's Hocus Pocus is so Handsome! My Ginger is a Ginger Manx, Persephone (Perse for short)!

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    nyahjae Report

    chrissy
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    both grew into their own style

    #55

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    TwoTonTonyTubbs Report

    Chelle R.
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Douglas is one mellow yellow dogo!

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    Loxandra_V Report

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    jonoobyrne Report

    GirlFriday
    Community Member
    Premium
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awww that dog has its very own tiny human to raise.

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    #58

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    sweetlifeofjaay Report

    Rowan
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that cant be the same doggo! Both are adorable but like- HoW?!

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    #59

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    Twitch Report

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    GabbySuaareez Report

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    JazzCatCole1 Report

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    Dax_Cat Report

    Raine Soo
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Here is beautiful cat mom with an adorable kitten, that has now grown into a gorgeous cat. This makes me smile.

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    gaylenoah Report

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    lizziemaereborn Report

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    JuliusPayas_ Report

    DogMatic
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Leggy pup to handsome goofball, he's lovely.

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    matttwood Report

    Dorothy Parker
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like it has human teeth in the baby picture.

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    #69

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    inihelene Report

    Chelle R.
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow he is a chunk on the chunky side!

    #70

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    coffeespoonie Report

    Chelle R.
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Adventures for a lifetime with these two definitely in their future!

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    TaavoRm Report

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    RachelNotley Report

    Chelle R.
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gorgeous dog! Anyone know what breeds he/she is?

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    Karmat1ka Report

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    Samisauris Report

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    AshmitGautam Report

    Chelle R.
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He/she looked like an adorable fuzzy teddy bear! Still adorable & fuzzy!

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    mypaperskin Report

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    PetValuUS Report

    GirlFriday
    Community Member
    Premium
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    THE FLOOF! THE MAGNIFICENT FLOOF.

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    #80

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    rachelmayybe Report

    #81

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    archaeo_whippet Report

    chrissy
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    how can he like trump or is he gonna rip it to shreds

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    #82

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    Themarcmorrison Report

    Chelle R.
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love Shepherd's & he has an Amazing smile!

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    #83

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    SianMclaughlin Report

    Srene
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those beautiful eyes tho...

    #84

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    CarrieThysse Report

    Raine Soo
    Community Member
    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Star Wars: A Dog's Tale from Ewok to Chewbacca.

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    #86

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    Ofla_nicole Report

    Chelle R.
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love Shih Tzu's! his 3 teefers!

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    nikkimgrant Report

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    TrafficjamT Report

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    princesshyruIe Report

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    xxbleedgoldxx Report

    Martha Meyer
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She gave her last shirt to save the dog! *ahem*

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    #92

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    realkyleturton Report

    Chelle R.
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh his/her coloring is so unique & I love the shade of orange!

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    Diggr33 Report

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    ReallyRisu Report

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    PLC_Singapore Report

    Chelle R.
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fashinista & Orange is an awesome color for her complextion!

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    HavokTabby Report

    Chelle R.
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Time didn't change a thing! Hanging with my buddy!

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    IsabellaLabIssy Report

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    katton6750 Report