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Pets grow up fast—and sometimes in ways you don’t expect. From tiny, awkward babies to the companions we know today, their transformations can be both funny and heartwarming. One thing’s for sure: they change a lot from that very first photo to now.

I asked the Bored Panda community to share their pets’ journeys, and the response was amazing. From cats and dogs to even a bunny, these pictures show just how much our furry (and fluffy) friends can grow, learn, and steal our hearts along the way.

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This Is Shilo When He Was 2 Months Old. 11 Years Later And He Is Still A Loveable Goofball!

Puppy and adult dog side by side, highlighting pets then and now transformation in growth and personality.

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    Say Hello To Berniece! 6 Weeks Old vs. 6 Months Old

    Side-by-side images of a Labrador retriever as a tiny fluffball puppy and a full-grown pet showing growth and mischief.

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    #3

    This Is My Most Beloved Cat Schnuppi

    Black and white cat as a tiny fluffball walking indoors and later lounging outdoors on a chair, showing pets then and now.

    The photo on the left is the first one I took of him after finding him abandoned in my backyard in 2011. I took the photo on the right in 2021, without expecting it to be the last one. He had to be put to sleep two days later. I still miss him terribly.

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    #4

    Miss Punx As A Kitten And Now In Full Glory!

    Calico cat then and now showing the growth and change of pets from tiny fluffballs to full-grown mischief.

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    #5

    Our Rescue Dog Buddy - Sept 18 2009 To Nov 19 2023. Still Miss Him Like Crazy, Best Doggo Ever

    Black and white fluffy pet shown as a tiny fluffball puppy and full-grown mischief on a couch then and now.

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    #6

    Xena At 9 Weeks And 2 Years

    Black and white fluffy cat pictured as a tiny fluffball and later as a full-grown pet showing pet growth evolution.

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    #7

    Eowyn, At 4 Months When I Got Her, And Now 16 Years Old

    Black and white fluffy pet shown as a tiny fluffball puppy and then full-grown mischief on a colorful couch.

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    #8

    Kimchi & Gorgonzola "Zola"

    Two tabby cats on a cat tree, shown as tiny kittens and full-grown pets in then and now photos.

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    #9

    One Month And 9 Months

    German Shepherd puppy held outdoors and full-grown dog sleeping on a bed showing pets then and now.

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    #10

    My Best Friend

    Side-by-side images of a fluffy small puppy and the same dog grown up sitting on grass, showing pets then and now.

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    #11

    Our Baby Bella: First Day Home vs. 3 Days Ago

    Tabby cat as a tiny fluffball and later full-grown, showing the charm and mischief of pets then and now.

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    #12

    My Old Bear Of A Cat. Had Her Since 2013. She Gets Cuddlier Each Year

    Black kitten cuddled in arms then grown into fluffy black cat lying upside down on a bed, pets then and now comparison.

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    #13

    Hector Brunhilda

    Young and grown bunny pets shown side by side, highlighting adorable changes over time in pets then and now.

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    #14

    My Logan

    Close-up of a small fluffy pet on a blanket, showing the pet then and now with soft curly fur indoors.

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    #15

    After Finding Him To 2 Years Later – Meet Toothless

    Black fluffy cat sitting on top of a fish tank, showing growth and mischief in a pets then and now comparison.

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    #16

    Got Him At 1 Years Old. Now He's 10

    Side-by-side photos showing a dog as a puppy digging and as a 10-year-old blind dog on a walk with a leash.

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    #17

    Then: 1yo Rescue Adoption. Now: 2yo Border Collie X Kelpie X Kangaroo

    Side-by-side photos showing a pet dog growing up from a tiny fluffball to full-grown mischief outside a fenced yard.

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    Tigger: A Few Days After We Got Her And A Couple Of Days Ago. At Least She Feels At Home Now

    Side-by-side images of a tabby cat showing pets then and now, from tiny fluffball to full-grown mischief.

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    #19

    Lola The 3-Legged Staffy, 1st Feb 2021, And 14th July, 2025. I Miss Her

    Brindle dog lying with a chew toy and resting on a couch, showing pets then and now stages.

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    #20

    Asta (Oct. 2009 And Recently)

    Black cat as a tiny fluffball drinking water from a box and later as a full-grown pet resting in a cat tree.

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    #21

    Melvin 01/09/2017-10/06/2025

    Fluffy dog resting on pillows, showcasing pets then and now with a close-up of the dog's face and relaxed pose.

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    #22

    A Little Sleepy

    Fluffy cat growing up from tiny pet to full-grown mischief, relaxing on a patterned chair and looking up on tile floor.

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    #23

    Chopper At 2 Months Old And Now

    Brindle puppy playing outside and then cuddled indoors, showcasing pets then and now transformation.

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    #24

    1yr Old Lenni Boi 2019 And Lenni Boi Lovin' The Sf Life

    Black and white cat growing up, shown from tiny fluffball to full-grown pet lounging indoors on furniture.

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    #25

    Ren - Day Of Adoption And Last Year

    Large fluffy dog at different life stages with a human outside and lying on a floor next to a cat inside.

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    #26

    L'il Baby MS. Kit'n 2018 And MS. Kit'n Sunbathing In Sf

    Black cat pet then and now, from tiny fluffball on couch to full-grown mischief lounging in sunlit room.

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    #27

    And Here Is My Tuxedo Overlord, Preacher, Now 4 Years Old!

    Black and white fluffy cat sitting on kitchen floor with inset showing tiny kitten, illustrating pets then and now.

    Inset photo is the profile photo the shelter took of him (the shelter named him Miller). We had no idea he was going to turn into a floof! He's actually wearing a collar, but you can't see it under his glorious mane.

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    #28

    My Belgian Malinois, Fenring, At 9 Weeks Old (On The Left) And 8 Months Old (On The Right.) He Is Now 2 Years Old And Weighs 65 Pounds!

    Woman holding a small dog compared to the same woman holding the dog fully grown showing pets then and now.

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    #29

    Otis First Time Swimming

    Pug pet then and now, swimming as a puppy and resting with a stuffed toy as a full-grown mischievous pet.

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    #30

    Little Willy One Month Old And Three Months Old

    Kitten then and full-grown cat mischievously stuck in a chip bag, showcasing pets then and now.

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    And Here's My German Shepherd Mix, Stilgar, At 9 Days Old, 10 Weeks Old, And 3 Years Old! He Survived Distemper As A Puppy. He Is Half Livestock Guardian Dog (Kuchi Dog)

    A dog growing from a tiny fluffball puppy to full-grown mischief lying on the grass, shown in three stages.

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    #32

    Mama At 10 Years Old And Now At 17. Blind, Deaf, And Not Her Best When She First Wakes Up

    Small fluffy dog resting on a gray blanket indoors, showing playful and mischievous pet behavior.


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    Sweetpea. We Got Her When She Was 2 Weeks Old (She Was Rescued, Along With Her Mother And Sisters). She Will Be 12 In A Couple Of Days

    Kitten growing into a full-grown cat, showcasing pets then and now with fluffy and mischievous features.

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