For various reasons, animals can end up on the streets and their life can become an everyday struggle. The strong adjust and survive, whie others are left to die slowly without care. Reddit users shared some before and after photos of animals who finally found a loving home. A new home and caring hands can absolutely change even the saddest animal and bring new life to their eyes.

1. Found this little one behind our house

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2. At first she was afraid of people, but then start to trust

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3. This is Ringo when we found him and a year after his rescue

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4. Someone used him for breeding and then dumped him. He’s gonna enjoy life now

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5. Amazing transformation

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6. One year and lots of treatments later and he’s perfectly healthy

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7. From shelter to family in just 6 months

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8. 4-year-old Peanut had no name and was living in a dog breeding barn

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9. Found in a ditch next to a country road, now happy and healthy

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10. Found this little guy trying to cross a busy highway. Here he is 3 months later

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11. Found a year ago this month abandoned at a tire shop

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12. This kitten that was left in garage

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13. Two months after adoption

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14. This little guy was found wandering around a Reservation in Arizona

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15. The difference 3 months in a loving home can make

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