{"id":121223,"date":"2021-12-04T03:31:12","date_gmt":"2021-12-04T03:31:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/defused.com\/?p=121223"},"modified":"2021-12-04T03:31:15","modified_gmt":"2021-12-04T03:31:15","slug":"pets-lives-changed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/defused.com\/pets-lives-changed\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Pets Whose Lives Changed Tremendously Thanks To Their New Loving Family"},"content":{"rendered":"

A little love can change a lot of things.<\/h2>\n

Always adopt, never shop. There is a reason so many people preach this simple statement. There are many animals in the world who need a loving home. So rather than buying one, we should always adopt a pet. I know people forgo adopting because they want to choose a particular breed or don’t want to take on the extra expenses that may come with adopting or rescuing a sick animal. But there are many shelters with healthy animals that only need a loving family.<\/p>\n

However, if you are up for it and want to help a poor animal, you can always choose to adopt one that clearly needs your help. After all, it is always so rewarding to see your hard work come to fruition. And that is exactly what we are here to see today. So just scroll below to see some incredible transformations that will leave you in awe. Beware, as these might make you wanna adopt or rescue another animal.<\/p>\n

#1 Are we sure this is the same cat?<\/h2>\n
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It\u2019s almost a year to the day since my friend brought home a kitten from a rescue center, so she decided to recreate the first picture she took of him.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

#2 Just look at all the colours!<\/h2>\n
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Happy one-year adoption day to Philip! I\u2019m so proud of how far he\u2019s come!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

#3 Apollo looks so happy and healthy now.<\/h2>\n
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My Apollo when I found him vs giving him lots of love, food, and kisses.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

#4 Wow, Luna has certainly become very chunky.<\/h2>\n
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#5 This is what a healthy horse looks like.<\/h2>\n
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My girl Charity, 6 months apart \u2014 the change still stuns me.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

#6 This makes me wanna get a fish.<\/h2>\n
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This is Max. He went from a tiny cup filled with anxiety to a 5-gallon tank with a friendly snail named Toby.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

#7 This is what true love looks like.<\/h2>\n
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I brought home a very sick 2-week-old puppy, doubting he would even make it through the night.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

These pictures show why adopting and rescuing is necessary. That wild cat that looks matted and sick is hiding a lovely interior and she will always be loyal to you if you just help her. Sure, it might be hard at first and she might not be appreciative at the start but with patience, it gets better. And it is always rewarding.<\/p>\n

#8 That is one beautiful cat.<\/h2>\n
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This is a before and after of Walter. It\u2019s pretty apparent how far he\u2019s come in a year since we got him.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

#9 The fur is coming in nicely.<\/h2>\n
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He was a baby when we caught him in a mall parking lot. He\u2019s going to be 7 this year.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

#10 The whole colour is different now.<\/h2>\n
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This was Hector the day we brought him home in 2017 and a year later in 2018.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

#11 That is the look of happiness.<\/h2>\n
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The day I picked up Ivy, she was overwhelmed and skittish. Now she enjoys forest runs and being with a select set of humans.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

#12 He must be quite thankful for completely changing his life.<\/h2>\n
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Anaemic, a horrible flea allergy, and a bad mouth infection \u2014 now he\u2019s obsessed with cheese and sleeping on the couch. Meet Gobby!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

#13 Even the colour is brighter now.<\/h2>\n
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Got him from someone who was neglecting him. He didn\u2019t even have the energy to stand. Now Felix is a very happy boy and loves to run around!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

#14 Anzu looks quite proud now.<\/h2>\n
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Anzu on the first day I got her vs Anzu today<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Have you ever adopted or rescued an animal? If so we would love to see their transformation. So let us know how it worked out for you in the comments below. And don’t forget to share to show others what a little bit of love and care can do to an animals life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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