Dogs
10+ Heartwarming Before And After Dog Adoption Photos
These dogs' whole personalities changed once they got into loving homes!
Rachel Shapiro
07.20.18

Shelters can be tough places for dogs.

The dogs don’t understand why they’re in the shelter, and all the noise and activity can make them nervous. But when a dog gets adopted, their whole personality changes. They’re so happy to have a new family, and they can’t help but smile! Here are some great photos that show how much dogs change when they go from a small kennel to a happy home.

1. Dino’s Amazing Transformation

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When this sweet pit bull went into the SPCA, he was all skin and bones. He was in such bad shape, the shelter planned to put him to sleep. But an SPCA worker refused to give up on him. She took him in and named him Dino. A few months later, the dog was happy and healthy!

2. From The Streets To The Backyard

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Before her mom adopted her, Wynter was living on the streets. But now, the sweet dog has a huge backyard and a loving home to call her own. What an amazing transformation!

3. Together Forever

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These two bonded dogs only had each other when they were in the shelter. Their owner saw the two of them huddled in a cage, and she knew she had to save them. Now, these two are together forever in a loving home!

4. From ‘Scary’ To Adorable

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When this dog’s owner found him, she was shocked to see what a bad state the pup was in. But now, the dog has transformed into a beautiful animal who loves his owner more than anything else in the world!

5. The Smiling Pup

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Frank the Doggo Tank via Instagram

When Frank the Tank was in the shelter, he never smiled. But now that’s he in a good home, a grin never leaves his face. We’re so happy that Frank is in such a great place now!

6. Flowers in His Fur

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In the shelter, this pit bull was timid and scared. After his new mom adopted him, he transformed into the most loving, happiest dog. He’s also a big fan of wearing flower crowns!

7. From Matted to Beautiful

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When little Holland arrived in the shelter, he was covered in matted, dirty fur. After he was shaved, he transformed into a whole new dog! Now, Holland is in a wonderful home, and we couldn’t be happier for him.

8. Husky Transformation

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This sweet Husky with beautiful eyes was on death’s door when she arrived at the shelter. But her owner gave her tons of love and care, and soon, the dog had transformed into a beautiful animal with a thick coat of fur.

9. The Happiest Smile

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When Koda Bear’s owner saw him in the shelter, he looked at her with big, sad eyes. As soon as Koda got home, he became the happiest dog around. Just look at that big grin on his adorable face!

10. Furrific Transformation

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When this dog arrived at the shelter, she had bad mange and was in pain. Once her mange cleared up, her owner realized she had beautiful eyebrows! This dog is clearly in a wonderful home now.

11. Adventurous Pup

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When this dog was in the shelter, she was so sad, she could barely even lift her head. Now, this pup and her owner go on tons of adventures together. Her owner loves her so much, and the dog never has to worry about being abandoned again!

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