If you’ve ever thought about getting a pet from a shelter but were too scared, this compilation is definitely for you. These photos clearly illustrate that anyone can make our 4-legged friends happy by simply giving them a forever home.

We at Bright Side would like to share with you 21 photos of fluffy friends who found a new home and super-caring people at the same time.

21. Amazing what love and care can do.

© IFadingLightI / reddit

20. “Adopted my cat 6 months ago from a local rescue and I don’t think she had ever seen carpet before. She laid like this for about 30 minutes without moving.”

© benchie1 / reddit

19. “I work in remote areas as a geologist. I was leaving my camp this morning and heard meowing. I turned around and this little fella followed me. I think I’ve been chosen.”

© AConfederacyOfDunces / reddit

18. “Brought this baby girl home from the shelter today and she hasn’t left my side since. Meet Clover.”

© regzm / reddit

17. “She just showed up so we kept her around. Today it became official. She’s pretty happy about it.”

© xDanSolo / reddit

16. A little love goes a long way.

© Komplexs / reddit

15. “I found this cat and couldn’t find its mother so I guess I own a cat now.”

© phliuy / reddit

14. “Went to the local shelter just to look…and left with this cutie. Meet Aya!”

© unknown / reddit

13. “My dog Wynter went from living on the streets to relaxing in my backyard.”

© Coolmorecooties / reddit

12. “Just moved into a new house and found a roommate.”

© BriefCandlesHS / reddit

11. “Was told he was very shy yesterday when I adopted him…”

© 1waltz / reddit

10. “Rescued this guy from a shelter. He was there for 8 months and no one wanted him. I believe he was waiting for my wife and I.”

© ClownFishdaDish / reddit

9. “We brought home Huxley and it didn’t take long for him to make himself at home!”

© peepantaloons / reddit

8. “So glad we adopted these twins. They’re inseparable.”

© hot-rod-lincoln / reddit

7. “Just 6 weeks of love and care and he is completely transformed! Found him half-dead by the street on a rainy day.”

© stickfriend / reddit

6. “3 years ago, we found this little guy under the porch and here’s what he looks like now!”

© krafteasymac / reddit

5. “Just picked her up and she fell asleep like this. On our way to her new home now!”

© IAmTiaraFiercex / reddit

4. “The day I brought little Owen home vs 1 year later — he grew into quite the majestic floof.”

© 321morekellbell / reddit

3. “I adopted Butter today and he is very excited to be in his new home.”

© _IrrelevantElephant_ / reddit

2. “This little guy was literally running for his life in the street during school pick-up. I saved him and cloaked him in the security of my beard.”

© Uncle-Becky / reddit

1. “They told me she was aggressive and a ’problem cat’ and would take a long time to warm up. She revealed herself to be a cuddle bug as soon as I got her home and cleaned up.”

© therealraewest / reddit

Have you ever rescued a pet from the street or a shelter? Do you have stories and photos showing their amazing transformations? We’d love to see them down below!