There’s a lot going on in the news right now and we could all use a breather. So I headed 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:
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This little guy was found hiding under an underpass.
And now he has a forever home.
2.
Mischa was in her shelter for 191 days.
Now she “lives like a princess in Austin,” says her owner.
3.
This little one was hesitant to meet new people.
Now they are very playful.
4.
This puppy needed some affection.
Here they are, two months later.
5.
This cat was found underweight and alive on the street.
Now she gets extra treats.
6.
This brown dog was still cautious a week after his adoption.
Here he is, four and a half years later.
7.
These two cats didn’t like being petted after they were adopted.
But they really opened up!
8.
Winston was in the back row of his shelter’s kennels.
“He is such a sweet soul who has brought us so much joy,” says his owner.
9.
This little girl was living in a bucket when her new family found her in front of their workplace.
“Adding her to my already large four-legged family was like finding the missing piece of the puzzle,” says her owner.
10.
Here is Dodger the day he was rescued.
11.
This little one was lonely and scared.
Just two hours later, they are exploring their new home.
12.
This foster puppy was open to a new family.
13.
This little guy was found in the woods about six months ago.
14.
Blanche and Dorothy are older pug mixes from New York.
You have a new haircut and a new attitude!
15.
Winston was found on the side of the road covered in fleas and ticks.
16.
Chloe Bear was adopted just over a week ago.
And she is already doing great.
17.
This kitten was slightly underweight when adopted.
18.
Here is Baja when they were first adopted.
19.
This kitten was found in a barn.
Now you are office manager.
20.
Here is Raegan on her adoption day.
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And finally, this is Benji at the animal shelter.
