7 stray and abused animals turn into beloved pets: Before and after pics

[SheilaT]

22. It is hard to believe those animals survived,

let alone become such wonderful, healthy creatures.

I had three cats. Two from a shelter, one who adopted us. They have since gone on, but all were wonderful. I am always encouraging people who want a cat or dog to go to the shelter and adopt an older one.

Right now I am without any pets, but someday when I'm ready again, I will go to the shelter and take home the very oldest cat they have. Even those willing to adopt adults often want a relatively young one. I would like to take in much older ones, and give them the last few years in a good home.

I have done volunteer work in an animal shelter, and often the oldest animals wind up their because their human has died or been put in a nursing home and there's no one available or willing to take their pets in. Those are the ones I'd like to help.