Guaranteed to Bring Tears to Your Eyes: 22 Before-and-After Photos of Rescue Pets Finding Their Forever Homes (22 photos)

Almost every one of us dreamed of opening an animal shelter when we were kids. Unfortunately, very few ever got the chance to turn that dream into reality. But that doesn't mean you can't help animals in need! Sometimes, all these four-legged friends really need is a little love and care.

Take a look at how these animals transformed after finding their forever homes.







This little girl was found clinging to life on a dairy farm. Today, she's healthy, thriving, and clearly loving life.





Three years after joining a loving family.



Norkis has been through a lot, but he's finally happy.



"Saying goodbye to my best friend, whom I rescued years ago. Only 5 years together... It just wasn't enough."



"The day we met vs. two months later."



From the shelter photo to three months in a loving home.



A true rescue story.



After 4 months in caring hands.



Little Henry was found barely alive in Paris; now, he's off to his new forever family in New York.



A happy new life.



"The day we met vs. 11 years later."



Aquarium fish need love and care too.



"From being dumped on the side of the road covered in fleas and worms to a giant, happy couch potato."



"First day home vs. today."



"Found him in the trash and brought him home. Never regretted it for a second."



"He just wanted to be happy, and I made it happen!"



"From injured and abandoned on the street to sleeping cozy in his new bed."



"Adopted this little girl and her sister last October. I never thought I could love anyone this much."



Just a couple of months apart, but look at the incredible progress.



"The kitten I found in a basement, now with his forever family. He's all grown up, but some habits never change."



"Meet Sunny. My mom found her by the side of the road with a prolapsed bowel, a broken leg, and several broken ribs. It was a tough road to recovery, but we made it through."



"This is Peebles. She was abandoned alone in an empty house. When she ran out of food, she had to eat drywall to survive. Now she's in a new home and thriving."