We found it. Nirvana. El Dorado. The happiest place on earth. The ultimate source of warm fuzzies for animal lovers and rescue story collectors the world over is the finest subreddit in all the land: r/BeforeNAfterAdoption.
On that page, you’ll find an endless stream of happy adoption stories for pets who were once on their last chance.
We chose some of our favorite heartwarming transformations to share with you, but you really need to head over to r/BeforeNAfterAdoption to enjoy the full effect of this wonderful page.
8 months of love made all the difference
Two days after the adoption vs 8 months later from BeforeNAfterAdoption
OMG Strawberry, you are beautiful
Strawberry was found as a stray with a broken leg. The picture on the left is her facing amputation at just 3 months old. The picture on the right is 3 years after we adopted her (with all four legs still intact)! from BeforeNAfterAdoption
Spirit’s shining eyes
Spirit on the day I adopted him and 5 months later. Visible happiness from BeforeNAfterAdoption
The smile says it all
I adopted Lois 10 months ago (top). She had heart worms, ring worms, and 8 infected teeth growing through her jaw. Her former owner botched a home spay-job that left her reproductive system in tatters and dumped her. Now (bottom) this 9 year-old gal sleeps with her nose touching mine every night. from BeforeNAfterAdoption
Marley is so happy she’s singing
Marley Green-Schmidt, on the right is the day I found him, on the left is after being with us for 4 months from BeforeNAfterAdoption
You gotta love a tripawed
Oso right after I brought him home. He had just lost his leg and was so scared of everything. Now he is a completely different dog! He will do anything for treats, and expects non stop petting. from BeforeNAfterAdoption
From hungry to hunky
My sweet Frosty when I adopted her 4 years ago, and a few months ago from BeforeNAfterAdoption
Baby Otis is going to grow up great
Our sweet boy, Otis. The first day we met him at the shelter last week vs. today, his first day at his furever home. from BeforeNAfterAdoption
Smilie Kylie
The day we brought Kylie home 7 years ago and now! from BeforeNAfterAdoption