If you are thinking of opening your home and heart to a pet cat, consider visiting animal shelters in your area. Shelters are full of cats of all ages and breeds, who would love to find their forever homes with a family that will give them plenty of love, playtime, and care. Get ready to make a wonderful addition to your household by adopting from one of the many cats waiting for their chance at a loving home!
Have you seen r/BeforeNAfterAdoption on Reddit? It’s an inspiring community of pet lovers who promote adoption with adorable photos that show just how transformative bringing a pet into your home can be! Today, we’ve gathered some of the cutest posts to remind you why you should adopt, not shop. So, if you’re in the market for a furry friend, look no further – consider adoption today!
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#1: Found this ~7 month old kitty hanging around my shop May 31st. Super friendly with everyone. Covered in grime, dirt, oil, etc. Decided to bring him home and let him live the life he deserves since he’s a good dude
#2: Mancha is a stray that showed up on our balustrade after a big storm. She was a sick girl. Now she’s big, strong and healthy
#3: People won’t look when she was on the streets 2 years ago. Now they are amazed by how much beauty she has to offer ❤️
#4: This is doutor before and after adopted. Doutor means doctor in portuguese and i gave him this name cuz i found him in the entrance of a hospital. The pics have a little less than 2y of difference
#5: Someone said I should post this here. Toast the day I brought him home and then a few months later!
#6: Found this scrap of a kitten under a bus stop. Was worried she’d be blind, but look at those beautiful eyes now!
#7: One year of good care and love
#8: Penelope before and after adoption – more info in comments
#9: We found this cat in awful condition in the street and took him to the local vet. Soon after we found a loving family for this poor boy. And it’s his first picture at home. He still doesn’t believe it’a all real
#10: I adopted Pouncer after his human mom died. He was 14. Morbidly obese. Dirty and matted. Shaved him into a little rotisserie chicken and now he’s such a happy 15 year old boy! Still dirty. Grooming? Not Pouncer! 😝
#11: My sweet girl
#12: My sweet boy, Lez! He was half dead, found in the snow in Brooklyn. I got him off of Craigslist lol
#13: The day they were found and 3 years later
#14: second chance
#15: Squidge turned up in our garden emaciated and scruffy. After multiple vet trips and looking for an owner for a few months we have officially adopted this sweet girl. She’s around 9 years old and full of love and head bumps
#16: Rabbit & Cricket, 1 year later 🙂
#17: my handsome boy Fry
#18: Found in a ditch with worms, now the most lazy spoiled orange boy ever
#19: 1 year ago I found this tiny kitten in the middle of the parking lot at my work. Scroll to see Xena grow up!
#20: Before and after. Cheddar kitten that I rescued from dacha this autumn