10+ Photos Of Dogs Before & After Their Adoption That Will Restore Your Faith In Humanity

• By Sara Salman
• April 8, 2019
• 5 minutes read

Home sweet home.

Dogs are man’s best friend. Unfortunately, a lot of dogs need shelter and need to be rescued. All they want is for you to take them home. They will give up their lives for you.

Dogs suffer through a lot of mental stress when they’re not rescued as they have no home and no one to love. They have to suffer to stay alive.

As some are rescued, you can see the happiness on their faces within the blink of an eye. One moment is all it takes to change a life. By the time you’re done with reading this, you’ll already be on your way to rescue one!

Scroll down, as we’ve shared 10+ before & after photos of dogs, with their names too!

#1. Meet Rhea.

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#2. See the look on Lacey’s face!

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#3. Hey, Andie.

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#4. I’d name this giant Hulk.

#5. Look at the smile. Believe me; this is instant health.

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#6. This is Bubby.

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#7. Gigi.

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#8. Frank the Tank.

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#9. Ripley.

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#10.Sammy.

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#11. Blaze.

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#12. Harper.

#13. Hank.

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#14. Wynter.

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#15. See the health difference.

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#16. That smile.

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#17. Rey.

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#18. Instant happiness.

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#19. That bow-tie looks so cute.

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#20. He’s fond of candid pictures.

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#21. From depressed to happy.

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#22. I haven’t seen a pitbull with a smile like this before.

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#23. Happy pug, Hammy.

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#24. He looks so handsome now.

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#25. The difference is immense!

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#26. He’s playful now, finally.

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#27. That was a mother.

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#28. Oh, God.

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#29.The innocence

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#30. Happiness in pairs.

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#31. Peaceful sleep.

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#32. This photo says a million words.

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#33. God…

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#34. He sleeps like a King

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#35. From the streets to the bed.

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#36. That’s a super white dog.

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#37. Health matters the most.

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#38. I hope that’s a birthmark.

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#39. Sand to Gold.

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#40. Those eyes…

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#41. He’s a good poser.

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#42. I’m crying.

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Sharing a few pictures from the beginning to now ❤️🥰🐾 #inspiration #inspire #rescuestories #rescuedog #theysayitsimpossible #itsalwaysimpossibleuntilitsdone #rescuebeforeandafter #fosteringsaveslives #thedodo #rescuefosteradopt #alaskanmalamutesofinstagram #southernpinesanimalshelter #rescuestory #studentdoctor_huskymom #rescue #malamutelovers #alaskanmalamute #alaskanmalamute #alaskanmalamutelover

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#43. Those curls, just perfect!

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With Valentine's Day coming up, I'm reminded of what love can do. Meet my stepsister and best friend 💕 she has been through a lot (as you can see in the before picture), and thanks to ladybird animal sanctuary, she was rescued and placed with us for the rest of her life! #luckyus #beforeandafter #rescuebeforeandafter #rescuedog #womansbestfriend #stepsiblings #rescuedogsofinstagram #rescuedogs #adoptdontshop #adorable #dogaday #adorabledog #cutedog #cutest #transformation #bestwoof #beforeafter #happyvalentinesday #valentine #myvalentine #valentines2017 #myvalentinesdate #thecompassionproject

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#44. Groomed.

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POOCH dog Spyke before and after! The first photo was taken the day he arrived and the second was taken after some pampering. What a precious, handsome guy! #dogsofinstagram #pdxdogs #adoptdontshop #rescuedog #beforeandafter #dogbeforeandafter

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#45. That look…

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We found Teddy’s shelter picture and it’s heartbreaking. We’re so glad he came into our lives and is letting his sweet, goofy personality shine! Hopefully he knows that he’ll be safe, clean, fed, and loved for the rest of his life ❤️ #beforeandafteradoption #shelterdogs #adoptdontshop #corgisofinstagram

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#46. That’s a beautiful dog.

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The happiest before and after. We have made so much progress with Reuben’s coat in the 2 months he’s been home. It’s hard to tell in the before photo, but he was also very skinny and has gained a little bit of weight. All his scabs have healed, and he is as happy as can be. His kennel coat was a sad reminder of how unloved he was in his previous life, and seeing him relax and heal and settle has been the most rewarding experience. Every day he greets me with a good morning smile and zoomies, it is the most wholesome love. 😍😍 I’ve got to say, my own health has turned a real corner this month and I know he is a big part of that. I have had some very rough weeks, but having him in my life has meant I’ve been more active, I’ve been out in the sunshine daily, and I’ve been so so so much happier and loved through the hard times. Thank you Reuby boy. 🖤#beforeandafter #beforeandafteradoption #foreverhome #adoptdontshop

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Dogs are amazing creatures. They actually love you more than they love themselves. All you have to do is rescue them. They’ll rescue you all your life.

So, do you want to bring one home? Let us know in the comments below!