My Heart Is So, So, So, So, So, So, So, So, So, So, So, So Healed After Seeing These Before And After Photos Of Rescued And Adopted Animals

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A lot is happening in the news, and we could all use a breather. So, I ran over to the BeforeNAfterAdoption subreddit, where families are encouraged to share photos of their rescued animals. If you're like me and need a little warmth in your heart, here are pets whose lives have been forever changed by a good home:

1.This little guy was found hiding below an underpass.

Small, gray kitten with a fluffy coat, lying down in a black plastic crate lined with white padding. The kitten looks slightly wary and has big, curious eyes
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And now he has a forever home.

A fluffy, long-haired cat with a serious expression sits on a wooden floor near a textured rug
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Before and after:

A fluffy cat with long fur and pointed ears sits on a wooden floor looking up. A textured rug is partially visible in the background
A fluffy cat with long fur and pointed ears sits on a wooden floor looking up. A textured rug is partially visible in the background

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2.Mischa was at her rescue shelter for 191 days.

A gray dog with a red tag on its collar is being held by a person wearing a tan jacket and gray pants. The person's hands are gently placed on the dog's back and chest
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Now she's "living like a princess in Austin," her owner says.

A black dog wearing a harness lies on its back in the grass, mouth open in a wide grin
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Before and after:

A person wearing a brown jacket and gray pants holds and pets a gray dog with a red tag around its neck
A person wearing a brown jacket and gray pants holds and pets a gray dog with a red tag around its neck
A dog wearing a harness lies on its back in the grass, showing its teeth in a happy, playful manner
A dog wearing a harness lies on its back in the grass, showing its teeth in a happy, playful manner

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3.This little one was hesitant about meeting new people.

A cat with white paws and a grey coat sits on a shelf, looking at the camera with an open mouth. Office background out of focus
Reddit: u/TeaAndToeBeans / Via reddit.com

Now they're very playful.

A cat lies on its back, playfully grabbing a multi-armed cat toy with its paws, mouth open in excitement. There is a gray pet bed in the background
Reddit: u/TeaAndToeBeans / Via reddit.com

Before and after:

A gray and white cat lies on its back playing with a pom-pom toy attached to a scratching post on the floor, with a bed placed behind it
A gray and white cat lies on its back playing with a pom-pom toy attached to a scratching post on the floor, with a bed placed behind it

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4.This pup needed some TLC.

A small, thin black dog looks up with sad eyes next to a bowl of scattered dry dog food
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Here they are two months later.

A small black puppy lies on a pink quilt, looking at the camera
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Before and after:

Small black puppy looking up beside a metal bowl of dog food on the ground
Small black puppy looking up beside a metal bowl of dog food on the ground
A black puppy lies comfortably on a quilted blanket on the floor
A black puppy lies comfortably on a quilted blanket on the floor

Reddit: Sundae-Superb / Via reddit.com

5.This cat was found underweight and living in the street.

A tabby cat sitting in an enclosure, looking directly at the camera with wide eyes
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Now she gets extra treats.

A tabby cat is sleeping peacefully in a cushioned pet bed, basking in sunlight from a nearby window
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Before and after:

A cat is sleeping comfortably in a cushioned pet bed, basking in the sunlight
A cat is sleeping comfortably in a cushioned pet bed, basking in the sunlight

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6.This brown dog was still cautious a week after being adopted.

A brown dog with a white chest is sitting on a dirt and grass ground, looking up at the camera with a neutral expression
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Here he is four and a half years later.

A large dog with a white chest and paws sits on grass in an outdoor setting, looking to the left. Electrical equipment is visible in the background
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Before and after:

A large dog with a white chest and light brown fur sits on the grass in a park, looking to the side. Trees and a fenced area are visible in the background
A large dog with a white chest and light brown fur sits on the grass in a park, looking to the side. Trees and a fenced area are visible in the background

Reddit: Purple_Property7708 / Via reddit.com

7.These two cats did not like being pet after they were first adopted.

Two cats rest together inside a pet carrier placed in a cage. One cat with light fur is lying down, while the other with darker fur sits in front
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But they've really opened up!

Two cream-colored cats sit in a cage, one with heterochromia (one blue eye, one yellow eye), and the other with yellow eyes, both looking upwards
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Before and after:

Two cats with light fur sit in a cage. One has heterochromatic eyes (one blue, one green), and the other has golden eyes
Two cats with light fur sit in a cage. One has heterochromatic eyes (one blue, one green), and the other has golden eyes

Reddit: ElectricalTravel1671 / Via reddit.com

8.Winston was in the back row of kennels at his rescue shelter.

A large dog with white and black fur looks into the camera. It has a calm expression and is wearing a collar
Reddit: ZomBMom1975 / Via reddit.com

"He's such a sweet soul who's given us so much happiness," his owner says.

A large, fluffy black and white dog with a happy expression, showing its teeth and tongue, facing the camera indoors
Reddit: ZomBMom1975 / Via reddit.com

Before and after:

Close-up of a fluffy dog with a happy expression, white fur, and black markings around the eyes and ears
Close-up of a fluffy dog with a happy expression, white fur, and black markings around the eyes and ears

Reddit: ZomBMom1975 / Via reddit.com

9.This little girl was living in a bucket when her new family found her outside their workplace.

A small kitten with light fur sits on the edge of a laptop keyboard, glancing towards the camera
Reddit: Horror_Anywhere_574 / Via reddit.com

"Adding her to my already large four paws family was like finding the missing piece I had," her owner says.

Cat with blue eyes sits attentively in a cozy, indoor setting with baskets in the background
Reddit: Horror_Anywhere_574 / Via reddit.com

Before and after:

A close-up of a white and gray cat with blue eyes, looking up attentively. The background shows some home storage boxes and furniture
A close-up of a white and gray cat with blue eyes, looking up attentively. The background shows some home storage boxes and furniture

Reddit: Horror_Anywhere_574 / Via reddit.com

10.Here is Dodger on the day he was rescued.

A white fluffy dog is curled up in the back of a car, looking out a rainy rear window. The dog's leash is next to it on a gray blanket
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Here he is now!

A fluffy white dog lays on grass in a backyard, looking happy with its tongue out
Reddit: Jodithene / Via reddit.com

Before and after:

A fluffy white dog lying on grass in a fenced yard, looking at the camera with its tongue out
A fluffy white dog lying on grass in a fenced yard, looking at the camera with its tongue out

Reddit: Jodithene / Via reddit.com

11.This little one was lonely and scared.

A cat with light fur is lying on a textured floor, facing the camera with its ears slightly tilted back
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Here they are only two hours later, exploring their new home.

A cat sits on the top platform of a multi-level scratching post, looking up. Various cat toys are on the other platforms
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Before and after:

A relaxed cat with a light-furred coat is laying on a tiled floor, looking slightly to the side
A relaxed cat with a light-furred coat is laying on a tiled floor, looking slightly to the side
A cat sits confidently atop a cat tree, surrounded by cat toys including a small ball and a feathered toy
A cat sits confidently atop a cat tree, surrounded by cat toys including a small ball and a feathered toy

Reddit: sigma-eldritch / Via reddit.com

12.This foster pup was open to having a new family.

A dog sits on a cozy bed made of blankets, looking towards the camera with a calm expression
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And loves it!

A brown dog with a red collar is sitting on a red chair indoors, looking at the camera. Nearby, there's a dog toy and a litter box
Reddit: clairebearsnare / Via reddit.com

Before and after:

A brown dog with a white snout sits on a colorful blanket in a metallic-looking room, looking directly at the camera
A brown dog with a white snout sits on a colorful blanket in a metallic-looking room, looking directly at the camera
A brown dog with a pink collar sits comfortably on a red folding chair indoors, with a toy bone and litter box in the background
A brown dog with a pink collar sits comfortably on a red folding chair indoors, with a toy bone and litter box in the background

Reddit: clairebearsnare / Via reddit.com

13.This little guy was found in the woods about six months ago.

A small kitten rests comfortably wrapped in a cozy blanket, looking relaxed and content
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Here he is now.

A cat with white and black fur is sitting in a relaxed pose with its front paws crossed, looking at the camera
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Before and after:

A white and gray cat sits curled up on a cozy cat bed, looking up with a relaxed expression and paws neatly crossed
A white and gray cat sits curled up on a cozy cat bed, looking up with a relaxed expression and paws neatly crossed

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14.Blanche and Dorothy are senior pug mixes from New York.

Two small, scruffy dogs sitting on a checkered pet bed indoors
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They've gotten a new haircut and a new attitude!

Two small dogs sit on a large checkered dog bed, lounging in a cozy living room
Reddit: xoxoskylor / Via reddit.com

Before and after:

Two small, scruffy dogs sit on a checkered dog bed, looking at the camera. There is furniture and a walker in the background
Two small, scruffy dogs sit on a checkered dog bed, looking at the camera. There is furniture and a walker in the background
Two small dogs rest on a large, checkered dog bed; one faces the camera while laying down and the other faces away
Two small dogs rest on a large, checkered dog bed; one faces the camera while laying down and the other faces away

Reddit: xoxoskylor / Via reddit.com

15.Winston was found on the side of the road, covered in fleas and ticks.

A fluffy kitten with light fur lies on a white towel inside a cardboard box, looking up at the camera with curious eyes
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Here he is now.

A close-up of a fluffy kitten with its tongue slightly sticking out, looking up with wide eyes while resting on a soft blanket
Reddit: velvetpant / Via reddit.com

Before and after:

A fluffy kitten with a blue collar lies on a cozy blanket with its tongue sticking out
A fluffy kitten with a blue collar lies on a cozy blanket with its tongue sticking out

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16.Chloe Bear was adopted a little over a week ago.

Small fluffy dog with large ears and dark eyes sitting on a carpeted floor near a patterned blanket
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And she's already thriving.

A small, fluffy dog with a happy expression sits on a couch, wearing a decorative blue collar with flowers
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Before and after:

Small fluffy dog wearing a floral collar, sitting on a couch and looking up with an open mouth, appearing happy
Small fluffy dog wearing a floral collar, sitting on a couch and looking up with an open mouth, appearing happy

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17.This kitty was a bit underweight when adopted.

A small white kitten with blue eyes, standing near a metal shelf and a grey carrier on a wooden floor
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Now she's a plushie.

A fluffy white cat with blue eyes is lying on a chair, looking at the camera
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Before and after:

A white and beige cat with blue eyes is lying on a chair, looking directly at the camera
A white and beige cat with blue eyes is lying on a chair, looking directly at the camera

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18.Here is Baja when they were first adopted.

A small, brown dog with a sad expression lies on a blanket inside a kennel, looking up at the camera. The background shows a metal barrier and a concrete floor
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And one week later!

A small, joyful dog sits in a car seat, looking out of the car window with its tongue out and wearing a collar with a bone-shaped tag
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Before and after:

A brown dog lays on a blanket, looking up with large eyes, inside what appears to be a shelter or cage environment
A brown dog lays on a blanket, looking up with large eyes, inside what appears to be a shelter or cage environment
A small dog with a collar and tag, sitting in a car seat with its tongue out, looking happy
A small dog with a collar and tag, sitting in a car seat with its tongue out, looking happy

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19.This kitty was found in a barn.

A person's hand pets a tabby cat on a sidewalk. The person's foot and sandal are partially visible. The cat appears content and affectionate
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Now they're an office manager.

A fluffy gray and black cat lies on a blue towel by a window next to a computer keyboard. The cat looks up, sticking out its tongue
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Before and after:

Fluffy gray and black cat lying on a blue towel near a keyboard, looking up at the camera
Fluffy gray and black cat lying on a blue towel near a keyboard, looking up at the camera

Reddit: hannahbannab / Via reddit.com

20.Here is Raegan on their adoption day.

A small, black pug with a pink collar stands on a light-colored floor, staring up with wide eyes near a metal door
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And now!

A small black dog with its tongue out lies on a person wearing a patterned blanket, next to a stuffed animal and a person’s hand
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Before and after:

A small black dog with its tongue out lies on a person wearing a patterned jacket. Another pet, possibly a cat, rests on a blanket in the background
A small black dog with its tongue out lies on a person wearing a patterned jacket. Another pet, possibly a cat, rests on a blanket in the background

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21.And finally, this is Benji at the shelter.

A leopard gecko is walking on a slate surface in a terrarium, moving towards two small cave-like structures
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And here is Benji now.

A close-up of a small leopard gecko with spotted, textured skin resting on a white surface and someone's hand
Reddit: AdvancedVanilla37 / Via reddit.com

Before and after:

Close-up of a leopard gecko with its distinct spotted pattern, resting on a person's hand
Close-up of a leopard gecko with its distinct spotted pattern, resting on a person's hand

Reddit: AdvancedVanilla37 / Via reddit.com

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