16 Photos That Prove a Loving Family Is the Best Gift a Pet Can Get

They say that by saving an animal, you save yourself. Looking at these photographs, it’s hard not to agree. In this article, there are 16 pets whose stories prove that it takes just one loving person to completely transform someone’s life.

Just look at how much happier they look!

“Found this scared little guy shivering outside my work. It took a lot of patience to catch him. This is how he looks 3 years later.”

• Looks like the kitty is in shock. © woodnote / Reddit

“From ‘take me home’ to ‘never let me go.’ We adore our little dude.”

“Found a stray, kept her! Mitsy then and now, 6 months later.”

• Congratulations on your enslavement! © Mcmacladdie / Reddit

“Found him covered in grime, dirt, oil, etc. Decided to bring him home and let him live the life he deserves.”

• The best post in the world. © Affectionate_Ad_3320 / Reddit

“We found Joey when he was 5 weeks old, the poor thing was looking for food at a gas station. Now he’s 9 months old, and he’s living life to the fullest!”

“I found him on the street. Here’s a photo ’before’ and ’after’ with a year difference.”

“We met Luna on an Indonesian street during a massive storm, and took her home.”

“After 1 month of waiting for her tests, getting her vaccines/papers in order, and an expensive paycheck to get her transported back home (luckily with us inside the airplane!), we got the most valuable thing in our life back home with us. Easily the best decision we have ever made in our lifetime.”

“Found a cat in a dumpster. Took it to the vet. After an IV, the cat really bloomed.”

“Sad Dolly before I rescued her.”

“This is a very sickly Yuki the day I got him vs now (6 years later).”

“He meows endlessly (Siamese shines through), and he is constantly desperate for attention, no matter how much he receives.”

This is what 6 months of love, food, and cuddles looks like.

“‘We’re just going to foster him,’ — my mother, in May of 2015.”

• This is the most fabulous cat I’ve ever seen! Does anyone know what breed it is? © huffleperson / Reddit
• It’s a ginger Ragdoll. © Jombo65 / Reddit

“We found this cat severely underweight, sick, and very weak on Black Friday. (And named it Black Friday). The progress in just 11 days of being loved.”

“Found him by the trash. And on the very first night he slept on me. 6 years later, nothing has changed.”

“Ruth! Given 6 months to live when I adopted her... We’re now at 2.5 years together.”

The evolution of these animals — from a homeless poor soul to a content and pampered family member — is the best proof that love works wonders. Which transformation impressed you the most? Share in the comments, maybe you have a story of a rescued friend too!

Here you can see rescue animals that prove love can heal any wound.