26 Before/After Photos Show The Impact A Loving Home Has On Cats

The American Pet Products Association (APPA), has said that 42.9 million households own a cat. With the average lifespan of a cat being 15 years, you can certainly grow together.

Misao, a Japanese grandmother, bid farewell to her rescue, Fukumaru. She learned a lot about the simple joys of life through her cat. Misao’s photographer granddaughter, Miyoko Ihara, documented their memories and immortalized them in books and sites across the Internet.

Below you will find 25 photos of before, and after pictures of cats, that will make you melt.

#1. Look at how much they have grown!

cats before and after

#2. All tucked in for bed.

cats before and after

#3. They always have their favorite spot.

cats before and after

#4. These two sisters look nothing alike, but are adorable.

cats before and after

#5. This unique bed was upstaged by this cat.

cats before and after

#6. Just a cat in a hammock, nothing to see here.

cats before and after

#7. This pretty eyed cat wants to be a photographer.

cats before and after

#8. A fancy cushion suited for this gorgeous cat.

cats before and after

#9. When your sink overflows with orange adorable….

cats before and after

#10. They’re so innocent when they’re young…

cats before and after

#11. You try to upgrade the furniture and this happens…

cats before and after

#12. This one grew big enough to rest his paw on the edge.

cats before and after

#13. Our hearts are melting.

cats before and after

#14. They like to get creative.

cats before and after