If you’ve had your cat since it was a kitten, no doubt you remember the days of having a tiny, adorable, naughty creature bouncing around your house. And you may look at them now and wonder how they managed to get so big and yet remain so adorable and naughty.

There’s something so special about spending years with an animal companion. That’s why we found some heartwarming “before and after” photos of cats as both kittens and adults.

Have a look – it’s sure to make you say “aww.”