16 Before and After Photos Of Cats After They Were Rescued And Adopted By Worthy Families

It all boils down to the amount of dedication, love, and sense of duty you put into the process.

Maryjane

• Published in Animal Stories
• July 30, 2022

When you adopt a cat from a shelter, they will usually ask you to send them "update photos" to see how the cat is adjusting to its new surroundings and whether it is being cared for. Although each cat is unique and requires a unique approach to settling down, it all boils down to the amount of dedication, love, and sense of duty you put into the process.

What we have here is a compilation of before-and-after pictures of cats that were adopted from shelters, found on the streets, and in a variety of other horrific situations. The majority of the before pictures tell a story of heartbreak and pain, but fortunately, there is a happy outcome or, in this case, an after photo to demonstrate just how much of a difference a little bit of love can create.

The photos of these cats after adoption give people hope for the future of rescue animals in general, and we are confident that they would do the same for you. Adoptive parents from all over the world are posting pictures of their family cats before and after they were rescued and adopted to emphasize the importance of a good home for rescued cats.

1. No giving up

"When I was asked to take this girl, I was told the vet didn't think she had a chance. She was found on the highway, burned paws, emaciated, alone. After multiple vet stays, 24 hour care at my house, she went into rescue and was adopted! This is why I rescue/foster on my own. I won't give up!"

2. "Today marks one month since I started fostering Baby Gremlin! I know it’s not technically an adoption, but it will be once he’s neutered!"

3. "Moon had basically been a teenage mother on the streets. Now she has a new home"

Look at her adorable sleeping self

4. Isolation

"I had alot of medical rescues and asked for help in assistance with kitten food. I was told to put her down and deleted my request bc people were so mean. Everyone else was vaccinated and protected. She was isolated. 2 hospital stays and shes fully recovered! I won't give up on rescue kittens."

5. "Sometimes I can't believe this is the same cat."

Look at the cat now

6. "From a tiny abandoned feral on a mine site…to King of the Castle"

The king of the castle

7. "Hey guys, just came back to say you were right and Tortei is officially a foster fail. Cheers."

Clearly, Tortei is in a happy place

8. "Rescued????"

9. "Meet Patches! He came to us half bald, had half his teeth pulled, underweight, and his whole face covered in scabs. He also hated us for the first month. Now he’s the king of the house and is the sweetest boy ??"

Patches is now in a happy place

10. "Bunny cursed me out when I adopted her. She hated me until I opened the fridge and she realized where her food was. After that, I had to teach her how to play with toys."

Bunny is now having the time of her life

11. "Before & after ??"

12. "Gizmo - before and after ??"

13. "Sally was found on a street corner a few years ago in a very hot country. Tired, dehydrated and dirty. She's gone from Street Princess to House Queen. My armchair is now HER armchair."

Here is Sally now

14. "The pictures from the lady that rescued her from a bad situation, and my photos in her forever home"

So cute

15. "5 months post adoption. Street cat turned spoiled house boy"

16. "Everyone, meet Yato"

Hey, Yato

We praise these adoptive families who are providing excellent care for their adopted cats because we believe we can all take lessons from them. We can all be a little friendlier, kinder, and more understanding.

Just imagine the pain stray animals feel when the person they believed was their life discards them at a shelter or in the middle of the street. Nothing is more saddening than abandonment, and these cats are well aware of it.

Maryjane