One of the great joys of life is watching our pets grow up.

You bring them into our homes when they’re tiny balls of fur and they grow up before our very eyes. And, most importantly, they become part of our families.

People shared photos of their dogs and cats as part of the “Then and Now Challenge” and the pics are very wholesome. Some of these people rescued animals from bad situations and others adopted them when they were just babies.

Either way, they’re great! Let’s take a look.

1. This guy made a great recovery.

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2. Looks like a wolf.

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3. Now has a beautiful coat.

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4. A complete turnaround.

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5. I’m in love with this pup.

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6. A brand new dog.

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7. What a majestic beast!

Living the good life! Then and now!

8. You are all grown up!

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9. This dog’s coat is beautiful.

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10. Hahaha. A champion!

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11. Happy birthday, fella!

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How about you?

Do you have any “now and then” photos of your cats or dogs?

If so, we’d love to see them in the comments. Thanks a lot!