You can't envy street cats. Left without a home or proper care, pets face a multitude of problems. They starve, get hit by cars, and suffer from infectious diseases. But some lucky ones find new homes and loving owners. Animals surrounded by attention and care transform before your eyes. Below are photos of 10 cats before and after they were rescued from the streets.
Justin the cat was rescued from a burning house. He's doing well today.
This is a cat named Yves. His previous owners didn't provide him with any treatment. After undergoing rehabilitation at the shelter, he was adopted.
Here's another story of a miraculous rescue. A small, sick, dirty kitten found new homes and turned into a plump, snow-white, purring cat.
Louis got stuck in a drainpipe when he was just two weeks old. Today, he's quite happy with his life.
This is another cat that was rescued by kind people.
A box of kittens was dropped off at the shelter. Only one survived. After several months of treatment, he recovered and became a healthy and playful kitten.
It's amazing how animals transform when they find themselves in good conditions.
This ginger cat climbed into a car to warm himself near the engine. When the engine started, the cat was severely burned and lost one ear. This didn't stop him from finding a home and loving owners.
Oliver was unlucky. His owners didn't care for him. He ended up in a shelter and found a new family. Now he looks completely different.
Mura the cat was mauled by dogs, and the skin on her stomach was hanging in clumps. Doctors put the animal back together piece by piece. Today, Mura is healthy and lives in Germany.
Benny was dying on the streets when he was picked up by shelter staff. Thanks to their compassionate care, he grew into a true beauty.
People took home a wet, dirty stray kitten with matted fur and sore paws. After extensive treatment, the kitten transformed into a contented, snow-white kitten.
When passersby discovered Kodama, she was on the verge of death. The cat had a serious wound teeming with worms. They rescued the animal and took her home. The photo on the right shows Kodama several years after her miraculous rescue.
Neglected, dirty, and hungry, Jean Gabin received medical care and good food at an animal shelter. Today, he looks divine. It's impossible to believe these two photos are of the same animal.
Seriously injured, Eleanor the cat lay dying in a dumpster. Today, she brings happiness to her new owners.
This cat named Rabbit suffered severe injuries from a powerful electric shock. However, two months later, he is alive and well.
Volunteers found a kitten with a monstrous growth on the street. Due to severe inflammation, the kitten's eye could not be saved. Now, the kitten's new owners are caring for its health.
Little Duncan was hit by a car. However, he survived and quickly recovered. A year after the accident, the cat is healthy and full of energy.
Scout was found on the street in a neglected, extremely emaciated state. A year later, he's living with new owners and is out of danger.
Spider was found in a gutter. After a short time, he recovered and learned to enjoy life again.
The next photo shows a kitten named Penguin. His miraculous transformation took place in just two weeks.
A small, crying kitten was found in a box in the pouring rain. He was taken to the shelter and warmed up. His new owners happily welcomed him into their home.
This dying kitten was found at the last minute. Kind people nursed him back to health.
Here's another story of miraculous transformation. Just recently, a suffering and miserable animal. Today, he's the king of the house.
Many stray cats are injured on the streets and left disabled. These "special" animals also have the right to life and good living conditions. When they find a loving family, they transform before your eyes. These pets remain devoted to their owners for life.
