14 Photos of Dogs Before and After They Were Adopted by Truly Kind People

Many cats and dogs are on the verge of death every day because of human cruelty or carelessness. However, there are happy animals who’ve managed to start a new life even after all the challenges that they’ve had to go through.

Bright Side has collected examples of happy animals who managed to find happiness in loving families. And at the end of the article, we’ll tell you about a person who doesn’t just do his job but also listens to what his heart tells him to do.

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When this pit bull was a puppy, he was used as bait in dog fights. Apollo had terrible injuries. He wouldn’t have been able to survive if he hadn’t been rescued by a loving family at the age of 6 weeks. He had to have multiple surgeries and he walks with a limp, but he is still the happiest and the most loyal pit bull you’ve ever met.

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Sedona and Zeus found their new owner in a hot desert. Jordan Kahara was on a cross country trip and accidentally bumped into these 2 tiny puppies who were walking near the side of the road. When he put them in his car, he already knew they were his dogs. Now, together they have traveled over 30 thousand miles and have visited 35 states.

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Cedar was named after the golf course close to where he was found by volunteers. He was exhausted and almost completely bald because of the stress. He was taken care of by a rescue team and his path to recovery was very long but despite all the challenges, he managed to stay friendly. Just look at that happy dog that finally found a new home.

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This cute little dog named Willow was rescued from a Korean meat farm. It was found out that this 11-year-old poodle was given to a slaughterhouse by his previous owners. They got $20 for betraying their friend. Fortunately, Willow and 300 more dogs that could’ve ended up on someone’s table were saved by the Save Korean Dogs organization. Several months later, Willow turned into a beautiful dog.

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Stellar was given to a shelter when her owners didn’t need her anymore. They had also cut her ears by themselves. She had lost all interest in life but when she finally found a loving family, she became happy again.

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This Doberman named Miller was found by policemen after some people contacted them about a dog that was walking around their neighborhood which is how he got taken to the animal shelter. Despite his scary look, he is a kind and loyal friend. In the shelter, Miller “helped” other sick and scared dogs learn to communicate with other animals and trust people again.

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This Shih Tzu baby was found by volunteers in terrible condition. His fur was matted, he was weak, and he had rotten teeth. He went through all his medical procedures with great endurance and turned into a great dog that is able to communicate with anyone.

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Kaio was found exactly 2 years ago abandoned on the side of the road. Now he’s about 105 pounds and a really happy dog. He’s a crossbreed of an Italian Cane Corso and a pit bull. He loves swimming and he is a very cute and friendly dog.

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Augustus was found in Chicago with bleeding wounds, chemicals burns, and a gunshot wound in the leg. He basically looked like a skeleton with skin. It’s hard to imagine what this dog has been through. For a long time, he was on the verge of death. It was only with proper care and the persistence of his vets that he restored his faith in children and people. He was taken home by the director of the animal shelter and now Augustus follows her everywhere.

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Belle hardly deserved this name at the moment when she was found. This poor girl was weak and her fur was in terrible shape as the vet found hundreds of ticks burrowed in her skin. Belle was lucky to eventually find people who became her new owners.

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Meaty found his owner through the internet. His photo was posted on a website called Fresno Bully Rescue where Lisa found her. Meaty reminded her of a dog she used to have that recently died. She adopted Meaty and now he just keeps smiling all the time.

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Vita was found exhausted in a trash dump in LA where she only weighed 70 lbs. The doctors needed several months to properly treat the shepherd. Good food and the right care can perform miracles.

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Coffee fought for his life and found his rescuers by himself. When the volunteers saw him, it was hard to even believe he was a dog — he looked awful. But despite that, he was still wagging his tail and there was hope in his eyes. And after months of treatment, Coffee turned into a beautiful, friendly dog.

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Boo was found on the side of the road soaking wet. She could barely walk because she was so matted that her legs were stuck to her belly and her feet had burns from standing in urine for too long. Thankfully someone found her and brought her to an adoption event. She ended up weighing only 2.8 lbs after being groomed and cleaned up.

Bonus: A police officer risked his life to save a drowning dog.

2 police officers found a car completely underwater. The driver was already out of the car but her 2 dogs were still inside. One of the animals managed to get out but the other one was trapped. The police officers went to rescue the poor animal. Fortunately, the dog was saved and is now completely healthy.

We are sure that these stories will inspire other people to do good things. Maybe there are heroes around you who’ve saved animals? Tell us your story in the comment section below!