51 Cat Owners Share Pictures, Showing How The Lives Of Their Furballs Improved Since Their Adoption

These pictures will surely give you reasons to adopt and not shop.

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• Published in Animals
• August 28, 2022

There are so many reasons to adopt a cat. They make great companions, they're relatively low-maintenance, and they're absolutely adorable.

But perhaps the best reason to adopt a cat is that you'll be giving a home to an animal in need. There are millions of cats in shelters across the country waiting for someone to give them a loving home.

When you adopt a cat from a shelter, you're not only giving that cat a second chance at life, but you're also helping to reduce the number of animals that are euthanized each year. In fact, according to the ASPCA, of the millions of cats that enter shelters every year, 41% are euthanized and only 31% get adopted.

By adopting a cat, you're helping to make a difference in the lives of these animals. Giving a shelter cat a forever home is also cheaper than buying one from a breeder or pet store.

Not only do you save money on the initial purchase price, but you also avoid the many hidden costs associated with owning a cat, such as vet bills, food, and litter. If you're not yet convinced, then it's time you see the charm of adopted pets who were given love and a forever home.

A community on Reddit is dedicated to posting before and after pictures of adopted pets. Scroll down to see 51 of the most adorable ones.

1. Smokey was left by her mom the fend for herself.

We didn’t plan on nursing a sick kitten back to health but I’m so glad we did ❤️ 3 weeks vs 7 months old

2. He was left by himself in the rain.

3. The dumpster duo that became someone else's treasure

4. From goofy to gorgeous

5. Look at the beauty!

6. She was lonely in the past. Now, she's happy.

7. Glow up after three months

8. When cats get rescued and find their forever homes, this is among the amazing results.

9. She was found in someone else's car in a parking lot.

10. She has found her happiness.

11. After two weeks. And we're pretty sure she'll look even prettier as time goes by.

12. Abby in the shelter and six years later

13. Asira may be cross-eyed but you cannot deny her beauty.

14. BFFs

15. Abandoned cat next door

Her owner fell and went into care and the house went up for sale. A caretaker left dry food out once in a while. First pic is from the real estate agent of the house. Second pic is her home with us. She’s about 15.

16. This senior cat was found starving.

As soon as I got the call, I rushed there. She had to be sedated and shaved, as seen in the before photo due to matting. She was so thin. The rest are in her forever home 1.5 years later!

17. She is a beautiful cat.

18. Mocha was at ease with her owner from the very beginning

19. Lovely Kimchi

20. Fate lead her to her human.

21. Burrito is growing into a gorgeous and energetic cat.

22. Four years ago, she was found in a trash can.

23. Jack only weighed 6 ounces when he was found. He may have lost his eye, but he's now very healthy.

24. Ezio is recovering.

He came to us with cat flu, ringworm, an undiagnosed cleft palate and was so underweight the vet was more concerned about that than the flu.

25. A delivery guy found this kitty. This is day one vs. the recent visit to the vet.

26. Abandoned little kittens that are now living an awesome life

27. Nori was found in a car engine.

28. He's looking handsome after just half a year.

29. She was once a dumpster cat. Now, she's living a happy life.

30. Chira was rescued in Miami.

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31. This little boy was left at a shelter.

Now his biggest problem is deciding whether he’ll sleep on my face or my feet

32. After just one month.

33. A stray mother cat dropped Korra by a human's porch.

Now, she'll looking really pretty.

34. At the shelter vs. Now that it's adopted

35. He was just little when he was found in a scrapyard.

36. They struggled when they were kitties. Now, they're thriving.

37. After 7 years

38. This is Pookie the Bear and she is now in her forever home.

39. After two years, he's living a great life.

40. This cat's name is Pomelo.

He was abandoned 3.5 months ago during rainy season dirty and stained in his own urine, massive ear infection, malnurished and had chronic diarrhoea. Think we fixed him all up alright!

41. Hubert was infected by diseases when he was found. Now, all that's left is his attitude.

42. Disney: Before Adoption vs. After Adoption

43. Chandler was left outside in the cold. Now he is loved, healthy, and handsome too!

44. Zoe before and after

45. Prior to living in a kill shelter, Locke lived his life as a stray.

46. Robster Lobster after a month with his foster family

47. Trouble was overweight when he was found.

48. After a month

49. Then and now

50. Miss Clementine was finally brought to her forever home.

51. Kiwi was scared and drugged before. Now, he's healthy and adventurous.

So if you are considering adding a new feline to your family, adopt one from a shelter.

It’s simply the right thing to do. And when you bring your new kitty home, be sure to give them lots of love and attention.

We promise they'll return the favor tenfold. After getting the love and care they deserve, they'll grow into beautiful and healthy cats too!

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