Nearly 3.2 million cats arrive at U.S. animal shelters each year, of which around 1.6 million cats eventually get adopted. Adopting cats isn’t just about providing a shelter but providing a new life for cats.

That’s something these suffering cats deserve so much. All suffering animals deserve love, these cats included.

Most of these cats have been through a lot – they’ve suffered cruelty, neglect, and abandonment. One of the places that honor cats getting their new homes is the subreddit r/BeforeNAfterAdoption.

There, owners share their emotional stories and photos of their new kitty family members. Before-and-after-adoption photos are some of the best proof of how love and care can transform a poor, hurting animal into a majestic and proud kitty cat.

1. “Its Been A Year” for this small kitten, now a stunning and gorgeous cat.

It’s estimated that around 35% of all households in the US have a cat. Sadly, some families weren’t really prepared to have a pet, so the poor cats were neglected, forced to live in bad conditions, and finally abandoned.

Keeping a pet is a great responsibility, cats included, and people tend to forget that when they first see those cute furballs. Very often, people lose interest when their pets grow up.

American Humane Society and ASPCA have checklists for all people who consider keeping a pet. It will help them to figure out if they are really ready for a pet.

4. “Toby And Quinton Were Rescued Together And Adopted As A Bonded Pair. Toby Has Ehlers Danlos Syndrome And Quinton Was Toothless. They Became Brave And Happy . Quinton Passed Away Recently, I’m So Glad We Had Him For The Time We Did And He Passed Knowing We Would Keep His Best Friend Safe”

5. “8 Years Ago Today The Triplets Were Born. From Bottle Feeding Every 3 Hours, To Beautiful Lazy Babies. Bob, Possum, And Arwyn Made Me The Crazy Cat Lady I Am Today”

6. “Before And After. What A Transformation!”

Matthew Bershadker, President and CEO of ASPCA, stated: “Helping vulnerable animals and keeping pets in safe and loving homes requires a commitment from all of us—advocates, pet owners, shelters, leaders, and entire communities.

When we work together under a common cause, we’re both saving lives and elevating our society and its laws to ensure cruelty victims and other at-risk animals receive the protection and care they deserve.”

7. “Bones Had Some Issues With Ringworm When We First Found Him (~8 Weeks), But He’s All Better Now (2 Years)!”

8. “A Local Vet Treated This Rescued Stray From A Bad Case Of Fungus/Ringworm Few Months Ago. Look At Her Now”

9. “Our Kitty Was Already An Adult In The Photo On The Left. A 6 Month Glow Up”

10. “My Mom Is A Realtor. She Went To Show An Empty House And Found That The Previous Owners Had Left Something Behind”

11. “I’m So Happy For Her Progress”

12. “Two Months Ago I Found Him Mangled, Probably Had Been Run Over, And Almost Dead Due To Dehydration. Vets Had To Amputate One Of His Front Legs And Tail. Today We Finally Took The Cone Of Shame Off And Let Him Chill With Us On The Bed”

13.” Rey When I Found Her On The Street And At 1 Year Old. Good Job, Baby Girl!”

14- “Two Months Of Love Changed Mr. Biscuits”

15. “Found This Girl In November 2019”

16. “From Being Found In Our Woodshed Two Years Ago With Wounds The Vet Believes Was From A Coyote , To Yesterday A Happy Healthy House Kitty. Meet Chip!”

17. “I Found This Kitten Dumped In The Middle Of A Road Too Weak And Hungry To Get To Safety. The Photo On The Right Is What 6 Days Of Cuddles By The Fireplace, Lots Of Food And A Cosy Bed Can Do”

18. “When We Got Hilda She Was Very Underweight After Having Recently Given Birth; Somewhere In The Last 6 Months She Turned Into A Long Haired Beauty Queen!”

19. “Apollo Has Given Us Just As Much As We Have Been Able To Give Him”

20. “After 6 Months Spent In A Shelter, They Thought He Would Never Get Adopted Due To Him Having Fiv. Now He’s Been My Bud For Over A Year And Living His Best Life”

21. “2 Years Ago Today I Walked Into A Petsmart And Met A Cat Named Sonny”

22. Wonderful

23. “This Is My Best Friend Lcdr Ryker. I Was Told You All Like These Kind Of Stories”

24. “Frank At A Couple Weeks vs. Almost A Year, Also Threw In The Christmas Photo With His Brother Teddy”

25. “Got My Feral Kittens At 4 Weeks Old And Now They’re All Grown Up”

An African serval cat named Spartacus has been reunited with his owners after escaping from his home in Merrimack, New Hampshire and spending three days in the wild.

Dean King, the big cat’s owner, said that Spartacus could be skittish around strangers and had run away on Wednesday after getting spooked by Hank the family dog. The family tried to look for him in the woods near their home and contacted Merrimack Police Department to call for help.

“The dog didn’t want to come in last night. So my wife opened the front door. The dog and the cat spooked each other and off he went. He’s gone,”

Dean told AP News.On Friday, the police revealed that the four-year-old wild cat was trapped near its home and was in good health. After three whole days spent in the New Hampshire wild, the serval was found safe and sound.

“Good Morning Merrimack! The serval cat that was missing has been found. It was trapped near its home and is in good health. It’s been reunited with its owner. Thank you for all the interest and shares,” the police announced the good news on Facebook.

According to Merrimack’s animal control officer Haylie Gulino, the search was pretty tricky because she along with her fellow officers had never seen a case like this before and were not sure what to look for.

“They had no idea; I had to show them a picture of what they normally look like. So, like I said, this was uncharted territory. It was out of the norm for most people here,” Haylie Gulino told the Daily Mail.

The beautiful 40-pound cat was legally adopted from a Florida zoo four years ago. For the past few years, he has been living happily with his family. It’s worth mentioning that the family owns the cat legally and has a permit from New Hampshire’s department of fish and game.

A photo of Spartacus machine with his paws up on the kitchen counter, busy inspecting the coffee machine, has gone viral on social media.

Lisa King, Dean’s wife, posted a video of Spartacus perched in his enclosure on Saturday and thanked people for their support and care.

“So mixed feelings, such as beautiful animal and relieved it is safe back home, also wondering why this cat is living as domestic pet. Hoping it is safe and happy, and that keeping wild cats as pets isn’t common, and where it’s need rarely because of circumstance, that the cats are happy and safe,” a woman commented on the post

“I personally can’t express my gratitude enough! I have a bond with this cat and he is my person.”

A man was driving his car after finishing his job while he heard some terribly desperate meows in the fence near the roadside.

He decided to stop his car to check what is going on. When he came closer to the fence, there was a poor kitty who was really in trouble. The cat was stuck at the fence but it wasn’t easy getting him out!

The first thing he did was call 911 to get help but he waited for a few hours and no one came. Finally, he decided to help the kitty himself and took the cat to the Arizona Humane Society.

The kitten had surgery for his jaw and paws and now is recovering very well. Thankfully, the man told the humane society that he wanted to adopt the cat he named Freeway.

This is a wonderful story. Don’t forget to share his wonderful deed with your friends and family!

A cute kitten loved her owner so much she couldn’t bear to leave her side. A year has passed since this cat’s owner passed away, but the kitty hasn’t left her old lady’s grave. Passer-by Keli Keningau Prayitno, 28 years old, tried to adopt the cat but that didn’t work – the next day the feline returned her owner’s grave as usual – nuzzling the small blue headstone. Remarkably, the cat walks every day to her former home where the old lady’s children feed her – then returns to the grave. Despite being given food and water by passers-by, but the cat refuses to leave the grave to roll in the earth and sleep at the grave every night.

“She sleeps there and meows, it shows just how close animals are to their owners.” Keli said. And who said cats don’t have feelings for their owners? Please share this heartbroken story with friends to let them know that cats are loyal companions as well.

Passer-by Keli Keningau Prayitno (pictured), 28, tried to adopt the cat but it returned to the same spot – nuzzling the small blue headstone.

The cat has lived at the grave for a year.

Remarkably, the cat walks every day to her former home where the old lady’s children feed her – then returns to the grave.

Despite being given food and water by passers-by, but the cat refuses to leave the grave to roll in the earth and sleep at the grave every night.

When Paris met Dan the stray cat, he fell in love with him instantly. Dan must have been one of those street cats that everyone looks after because he is just so friendly.

He seemed perfectly happy, but in fact, he was lonely and needed friends. For this reason, he often went to the door, rolled on his back, and chirped at the street cats.

Dale came to the shelter in the same situation as Dan. He was a street cat covered in fight wounds. Besides, he had a large burst abscess on his forehead that needed an emergency surgery.

That’s part of the reason he has such a sad face and unique eyes. People always say that he looks so sad, but he is the happiest boy ever.

When Paris brought Dale home, he was worried about the two cats interacting too soon. They kissed each other and played together. They got along fine. Dan started grooming Dale and the wound on his head. It was just a perfect match.

They’re just two best bros.

Pure Love

As animal lovers, we hate ignorant and irresponsible owners who abandon their pets and leave them to fend for themselves on the streets. Luckily, there are still many kind people out there who are willing to save them and give them a second chance in life.

On a sunny afternoon last month, a kind-hearted woman found a cat hiding under her son’s car in a parking lot. The cat was hiding from 100-degree heat and was cooling himself off by lying on a concrete pavement that was covered by the car.

The woman immediately got in touch with Cats of San Bernardino, a non-profit organization based in San Bernardino, California, to help the poor animal.

The rescuers then rushed to the parking lot and checked the cat’s situation. Luckily for them, the cat was not feral, so they easily touched him and picked him up

“He was just like “Please, someone take me,” Jaina, from Cats of San Bernardino, told The Dodo. “He just allowed to be picked up and he wasn’t moving.”

The rescuers gently coaxed the poor cat into the carrier and took him to the vet to be examined. At first, they thought that the cat was a female but then they discovered that he was a male.

“We thought the cat was a female cause he was so malnourished and he’d already been neutered.”

Everyone deduced that his previous owners moved away and abandoned him. They left him outside and he was left to fend for himself. That’s the reason why he was so skinny with a lot of matted fur and bald patches.

He had a bald patch on his forehead that extended to one eye. The vets also found a swollen part that made one of his eyes only half-opened.

We had the abscess on his forehead looked at. We started him on some antibiotics.”

Jaina and Ivy, who were also volunteers of the CSB organization, named the cat Valentino and helped him heal.

“He just wanted to give everyone an update and let everyone know he is doing good. He is responding well to the antibiotics. Inflammations is basically completely gone. He’s gaining weight and getting stronger. He’s got new hair growing back.”

“Obviously, we are busy so we have a lot of other kitties to care for. So Valentino’s gonna be looking for a home. It’s gonna have to be, obviously the perfect home for him. Someone that’s home a lot, spends a lot of time with him, will be able to hold him a lot of the time. He will love to be with someone where he gets 100% of the attention.”

A man named Jason Belisha from Georgia shared a unique story of how he met a stray kitten in a parking lot. The sweet cat captured his heart, so he decided to take the kitty with him and help him find a new owner

According to Belisha, when he was returning a rental car, a cute gray-colored kitten suddenly appeared and cried for help. The kitty immediately ran into his arms, sniffed his hand, and proceeded to rub his face all over him. It was clear that the kitten was asking for love and attention from him.

“I was returning a rental car and heard this little boy meowing under the car next to me, so I bent down and he came right up to me,” Jason said.

After giving some the kitten some cuddles and pets, Belisha put him down. However, the kitten was continued to cry and follow him around. He was adamant about following the man home. For this reason, Belisha picked him up and put him right in the car with him.

On the way home, the kitten wrapped Jason’s arms and fell asleep in his lap. “He was naturally super friendly and sweet,” Jason said.

Jason brought the kitty home, called him Popeye, fed him and even introduced him to his corgi dog. Amazingly, the two animals became instant friends and formed an adorable bond.

A week later, a friend fell in love with Popeye and offered him a forever home. It was bittersweet. Although he loves Popeye, he decided to let his friend care for the kitten. He knows that he will be loved and cared in his new home that he deserves. “He is an amazing cat who I will often go visit at my friend’s place.”

If you like this amazing rescue story, please share it with your friends and family members!

A woman in Alberta, Canada, never expected that one simple throwing of trash would make a huge impact in her life. One day, she was taking out her trash as usual when she noticed a strange movement inside a backpack sitting in the garbage can.

Concerned, she opened the backpack to check what was inside the bag and was shocked to find a very weak cat. The poor animal was injured and desperately needed attention, so she quickly called Alberta Animal Services, who rushed the cat to its facility for immediate care.

The vets quickly realized that the cat had been the victim of a great deal of abuse. An examination revealed the cat had been suffocated, which led to neurological issues and blindness. Not only was he blind, but he also had a broken pelvis and was suffering from starvation.

“The poor cat had severe head trauma, and no one was certain if he would make it,” Erica Coomber, director of operations for Alberta Animal Services, told The Dodo.

“At this point his neurological issues are not getting any better,” Coomber said. “What this kitty has gone through is horrendous and we hope and pray that we can get him through this and he makes a full recovery.”

But thanks to the help of the vets and staff, he began regain his sight. Despite his tough condition, he’s already proven that he’s a fighter. We hope that with the right care he can go on to make a full recovery.

Coomber told that despite the cruelty, he loves everyone and that he sought affection from the staff at the animal care center. A post on the AAS Facebook page said, “As soon [as he] hears or sees the animal nurses he starts purring and demands cuddles.”

The shelter decided to name him Hiro, after a character from the TV show “Heroes.” We are happy to know that he now lives a healthy and happy life with his new loving family.

“As soon as Hiro was named, I believed it was perfect because of his relentless fight against the odds to win his battle to live. He really is a super Hiro. All heroes deserve a cape,” the woman who saved him said.

A lot of cats were at the verge of death before being rescued. It is upsetting when we see or hear about an animal in distress, but let’s face it, not many of us can actually reach out to help. However, thanks to the hard and wondrous work of animal rescue organizations and kind hearted people, many rescued cats were given a chance to have the life they deserve.

Scroll down for some pictures of these cat’s amazing changes after being rescued, and remember: ADOPT, DON’T SHOP.

#1 Little Justin survived fire.

#2 Last one standing: She was found out be the only survived member in a box of kittens. Now she is growing up to be a fine feline.

#3 Electrocuted Bunny is now recovered.

#4 Mr. Biscuit was burned when he tried to get warm in a car engine. Look at him now

#5 Half dead kitty survived.

#6 Louie used to be a 2-week-old abandoned in the gutter.

#7 No trace of past neglect.

#8 Found with a maggot-infested wound, but 6 years later, she is looking better than ever.

#9 No more cold rain and harsh sun on you, dear.

#10 Fully recovered.

Well, this terrifying moment might get on your nerve, but it gave a family a holiday to remember.

While on a safari in Kenya, the family was shocked to witness a cheeky cheetah jump into the back seat of their jeep as it was going through African plains.

Entering the vehicle, the bold animal came closer to an Irish holidaymaker, Mickey McCaldin – as much to his surprise.

At first, it just looked at him with curious eyes, but then the cheetah moved closer to chill on the man’s lap. The once-in-a-lifetime moment was precious and memorable to McCaldin. It offered him an up-close look at a beautiful wild animal while screens or pictures couldn’t do. But still, it was scary to face-to-face at one-foot-close to the felines that had razored-sharp claws and teeth and wild roaming.

He was able to take several snaps of this wonderful moment as shown below:

According to David, the cheetah belonged to its family whose mother was Malaika. For days, the animal family hadn’t got anything into their stomachs.

“As we’d been around for a couple of days, I think they were used to the jeep so the mum jumped on top to get a better view. I think the other cheetah tried to follow her up but went a different way. Once it had got bored of Mickey it turned away and looked out of the vehicle for a few minutes.”

“It just jumped out afterward.”