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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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Raine Soo
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3 years ago DotsCreated 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.

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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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For those who missed it, a woman who was apparently under the influence of drugs threw this puppy at a man she was harassing. The pup cried, likely more scared than hurt, but it was heart wrenching. He kept the dog. It was a previous post on Bored Panda, just search BP for 'woman throws puppy' and you'll find it.

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Jayne Kyra
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I really hope that deranged woman was caught and punished.

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Lyra Fortune
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes but also recieves the mental and/or physical help she clearly needs 😁

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh omg it's the dog from the video where the racist karen threw the poor doggo at the guy... so cruel I'm glad the dog's with such a nice and caring owner now <3

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It looks like the pupper is dramatically falling in the first pic. XD

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KittyMommy
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's the poor pup that crazy woman threw at the rapper. He grabbed the pup and adopted her.

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Alex T
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3 years ago DotsCreated 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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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated 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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Raine Soo
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3 years ago DotsCreated 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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3 years ago DotsCreated 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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Raine Soo
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated 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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Maria Roberts
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3 years ago DotsCreated 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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3 years ago DotsCreated 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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