If you are someone who had the opportunity to grow up with a pet, you know just how magical of an experience it is. Meeting a dog or a cat when you’re a child is one thing, but having them around in your home for years is a whole other ball game. It gets to a point where you really just see them as another sibling, and they see you in the same way too.
It’s extra special when people have the photo evidence to prove their nearly life-long friendship with their furry pals. People have taken to the internet to share pics of them with their animals when they were just a kid as well as pics of the two all grown up.
It’s so precious to see a human and their animal grow up together… Check out some of these comparison photos and get ready for your heart to melt!
On the top is the man’s first picture with his new pup and on the bottom is his last photo, right before his pup had to say goodbye. It looks like they had one of the best, sweetest friendships ever.
This man received this pup on his 16th birthday as a gift. It’s obviously the gift that keeps on giving because now the man is 31 and they are still best friends.
This girl said that it has been 13 years and nothing has changed. Judging by these photos, we’d have to say she’s right! They really do look the same in both!
15 years later, this man (Gordondel on Reddit) recreated the same photo of him and his pup. Why? It was actually to say goodbye, as the dog passed. It’s not sad though — they had such a strong bond and his dog lived a long life!
We see the pain in your eyes and we completely empathize with you, lady. But 12 years is a long time and this is a friendship that lasts forever. So beautiful.
This pup has been this little gal’s best friend for three years — ever since the day she was born, in fact. Now you can’t say that’s not the most precious thing you’ve ever heard.
To be honest, a 9 year friendship looks like it doesn’t change at all through the years. These two are in the exact same pose, with the same amount of love for each other. Nothing has changed!
You know what can be even sweeter than having a connection with your dog? Watching someone you’re related to have a connection with your dog. It just bumps up the cuteness factor about 500%.
22 years, while it’s not impossible, is a long time for a puppy! This second photo was taken on the girl’s 25th birthday. Pretty special that she’s had him for almost her entire life.
It’s bittersweet, isn’t it? Because on one hand, no one wants to ever have to kiss their pup goodbye. But then you look at the photo of them on the first day and you just can’t help but think of all the love and happiness they gave each other.
“On the first day together, and on the last. He was a real homie,” this dog lover shared via Reddit. They really lived a whole life together. Best friends for life.
They may look a little bit different after 18 years (who wouldn’t?) but their love for each other is still the same. No matter how much they change on the outside, what they feel on the inside for each other is never going to change.
These two documented the first day they got their sweet dog, Dusty, and the last day, before they had to let him go. What a beautiful 13 years it must have been.
This is Skippy, who lived a long and happy life with his equally happy owner. They both look like they are filled with so much joy when they are together.
It’s been about a decade but I think we can all agree that nothing has changed here. In both photos, this dog looks so cozy and relaxed! Who wouldn’t feel calm with all of that love surrounding them?
It’s impressive that they’ve been friends for 12 years. You know what’s even more impressive, though? The fact that this lady still has the same exact outfit.
Nothing warms our hearts more than a whole family gathered around their dog. Dogs are really just kids, that’s probably why they get along with human children so well!
Taken 13 years after the first photo, this dog and their owner revisted the same location. So beautiful to see! Must have been very sentimental for the young woman.
“I had to put my first dog down last week after 14 years of wonderful companionship, RIP Docker.” It’s sad but it seems like they had a pretty great, full life together.
We know this is 15 years apart but we’re having a hard time spotting the difference. That little pup looks like a fluffy little pom-pom in both pictures!
These two have been best friends for 12 years. You can tell how comfortable the dog is around her. He really loves her too — you can tell by all of the kisses he’s giving her in that first pic!
These photos might be a decade apart, but that doesn’t mean that anything has changed. Nope, friendship is still strong as ever! Life is still the same! The dog still loves food!
These two pics are 15 years apart. It’s crazy to see how her little puppy went totally grey, just like us humans! He’s super cute either way, whether he’s a pup or a little old man.
The first photo was taken on the day they met, the second photo was taken on the day they had to say goodbye. It hurts — it’s never easy — but it looks like he handled it great.
“This is my old dog Lucy. The first photo is the first day we met, the last photo was a couple weeks before she passed away at 16. Yes, she wore diapers. I loved her so much. I just saw a similar photo and thought I would share.”
If you are someone who had the opportunity to grow up with a pet, you know just how magical of an experience it is. Meeting a dog or a cat when you’re a child is one thing, but having them around in your home for years is a whole other ball game. It gets to a point where you really just see them as another sibling, and they see you in the same way too.
It’s extra special when people have the photo evidence to prove their nearly life-long friendship with their furry pals. People have taken to the internet to share pics of them with their animals when they were just a kid as well as pics of the two all grown up.
It’s so precious to see a human and their animal grow up together… Check out some of these comparison photos and get ready for your heart to melt!
