10 Transformative Before and After Photos of Shelter Animals After Finding Their Forever Homes

Amidst the heartbreaking reality of animal abandonment and neglect, beacons of hope emerge to remind us of the power of compassion and second chances. They are inspirational and uplifting tales about untold numbers of animals experiencing unspeakable suffering. These stories demonstrate resiliency as abandoned animals end up in the hands of goodhearted people and organizations that care about their welfare. These creatures are given the chance to recover physically and mentally through love, tolerance, and constant care.


In this post, we explore these creatures' astounding travels and celebrate the amazing changes that can occur when compassion and tenacity combine. These stories serve as a reminder that no creature deserves to live in misery and that, given the chance, all of their lives have the potential to be significantly changed.

#1. From rags to riches... Holland finds her forever home!!!

#2. This is Ruthie, our 16yr old Chihuahua mix. December close to death in the shelter compared to now. Old dogs are worth adopting too!

#3. Nova has been our foster dog for the past few weeks. She came to us filthy, skinny with matted fur. I wish she could stay with us forever, but she has adopters lined up. She will be going to her forever home in a couple weeks.

#4. Two Starving Dogs Left To Die Saved By Police

#5. Abandoned Cat With Dreadlocks Gets A Makeover

#6. See the difference in just 14 days

#7. Barkley, rescued from the streets of Puerto Rico and loved back to health

#8. Our pup potato looked fine when we first saw her. A few days and some paperwork later, the pound gave her to us looking absolutely wrecked. After two weeks of tlc, she’s now the sweetest puff ball.

#9. My ex worked at the SPCA and refused to let this piglet be euthanized, so she took him home. She did an amazing job.

#10. When I took this sweet kitty girl in to foster a month ago, she could barely see out of her crusted, watery eyes. Now, she's happy, healthy, and ready to be adopted into her fur-ever home!