Adopting a pet from the shelter may be a life changing moment for a person, but it’s even more meaningful to that animal. After spending who knows how long on a concrete floor behind bars, love makes all the difference. Let’s celebrate these cats and dogs finding their forever homes — the pictures are too precious.

Welcome to your new life.

All grown up.

He’ll never cower in the corner again.

Still together.

Woodrow before and after adoption.

Thank you for rescuing me.

That smile.

What a difference!

Looking so good!

That face says it all.

Reilly as happy as can be.

Eleanor loving her new life.

Leaving the past behind.

Living the life.

That feeling when you find a forever home.