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Few things are cuter than hearing the sound of paws hitting the floor when your dog runs to greet you at the door or watching your cat purr lovingly in your lap. While a pet—any pet—is a huge responsibility, they are also an immense joy, a part of the family, making life just a little bit more exciting when they’re around; which, in some cases, can be up to 10, 15, or even 20 years.

Today, we want to celebrate the beloved pets that accompany their owners through many ups and downs over the years. We have put together a list of some of the cutest ‘then and now’ pics of critters posing with their favorite humans, showing just how loyal and loving they are; so scroll down to find the pictures below, but view them at your own risk – some of them might simply be too cute.

Below you will also find Bored Panda’s interview with Dr. Anastasia Stellato, an Assistant Professor in Companion Animal Science at Texas Tech University, who was kind enough to answer a few of our questions about the human-animal bond.

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How I Met My Human

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That kitty looked so sad and tiny in the first pic, I'm glad he found a loving home

10 And 15 Years Later. My Old Pal Is Still Going Strong

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Still the same sweater as well ^^

Received My Cat, Chandni, For My 10th Birthday. I Turned 30 Yesterday, So We Celebrated 20 Years Together

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And you both are pretty and seem to be Happy. Congratulations!

As much as I would hate to admit it, we all know that life with pets is not always fun. There are times when they cause serious problems, be it because of their habit to chew on something expensive, or their tendency to rip apart whatever important document they can find. Moreover, there’s always the stress of having to take them to the vet if need be or the total heartbreak once it’s time to say your goodbyes.

Be that as it may, all of the positives arguably outweigh the negatives; otherwise, there wouldn’t be so many choosing to share their home with a pet. According to the 2024 APPA (American Pet Products Association) National Pet Owners Survey, as many as 82 million households in the US own a pet.

The Ratio Of Dog To Boy Stayed Constant, That’s So Cute

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Gorgeous Doggie!

Mojo And I In 2005 And 2024. This Year, He Turns 20 And I Turn 50

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The grey suits you both!

According to the aforementioned survey, dogs are by far the most popular choice, as they can be found in roughly 58 million households around the country; the second most popular pet, cats, can be found in as many as 40 million of them. If you were wondering – next on the list are freshwater fish, reptiles, birds and other small animals, and horses respectively.

Me And My Cat Shadow Then And Now, 19 Years Later

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You both got very furry over the years :)

My Dog Lexi Is Turning 10 Soon. Through College, 3 Cities, 2 Apartments, And Our First Real House - Anywhere We Go, We Go Together

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And this is how it should be. Life changes, but family stays.

My Best Friend Has Survived Cancer Twice And Made It To 15 Years Old This Week

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May you celebrate some more birthdays, tough guy!

Discussing what makes dogs and cats such common choices for people looking for a pet, Assistant Professor in Companion Animal Science at Texas Tech University, Dr. Anastasia Stellato suggested that the two offer companionship and have the capability to live easily in our homes and be integrated within our varied lifestyles.

“In this way, they can live alongside us within our family units and take part in our day-to-day tasks and adventures, such as road trips, travel, social events, or hikes, for instance. In addition to a variety of other reasons, I believe this may explain why they are more popular compared to other animals,” the expert told Bored Panda.

Fifteen Years Later, Still Best Friends

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Why does that first picture look like they’re in a tumble dryer?

Even After 10 Years, Some Things Never Change

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This doggie is giving a lot of love here

Then And Now. 1996 vs. 2013

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That turtle will outlive you, possibly.

Having a companion for all sorts of activities, from hiking and road trips to snuggling on the sofa, is just one of the many benefits of sharing a home with a pet. “Research has found that brief interactions with companion animals can lead to improvement in mood,” Dr. Stellato told Bored Panda, naming another perk of such an arrangement.

“[In addition to that,] owning a pet has been associated with reduced stress, improved physical health (cardiovascular health and survival rates), mental health (reduced feelings of loneliness, reduced reports of depression), and improved social skills and self-esteem.”

Me And My Baby Boy On The First Night We Ever Met And Now 12 Years Later. Haven't Missed A Single Night Snuggling To Sleep While At Home With Him, Not Once

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Beautiful Flame Point Siamese. I have one as well, cannot wait to see his red get more prominent as he ages.

He’s Given Me 19 Years Of Love

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19 years is very old for a bigger dog!!

Photos Are 6 Years Apart. They're Such A Sweet Pair

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Still Besties!

While there are many positives that come from owning a pet, it’s not only humans that benefit from such a friendship. According to Dr. Stellato, owners provide their pets with secure attachments, routine, and guide them through the world while accommodating the environment and interactions to suit their needs, consequently maximizing their welfare.

“Promoting their welfare involves creating opportunities for positive experiences while reducing the negative experiences,” she explained, adding that research also found that animals experience an increase in oxytocin—happy hormone—during certain interactions with humans.

20 Years Of Love

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Lots of cattitude in both,

17 Years Later, Dodger The Doxie Is On His Way To Outlive The Whole Family

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I love you Dodger the Doxie bc you are so beautiful!!!

I Got Photos Taken Of Me And My 13-Year-Old Dogs To Recreate Some Old Ones For Christmas

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Love the grey beards.

While any person can arguably benefit from having a loyal friend, such as a dog, a cat, or a reptile, for that matter, it is arguably especially important for kids and young adults.

In the interview with Bored Panda, Dr. Stellato emphasized that that is not only because of the aforementioned positive aspects of a strong human-animal bond, but also because it helps kids develop a sense of responsibility.

“A sense of responsibility is achieved when they are held accountable to care for another being, especially when taught and expected to perform responsible pet care, such as cleaning, walking, feeding, grooming, or training.”

Prom And Wedding Day, 16 Years Apart! Beaker Has Been With Me Through Milestones, Heartaches, Celebrations, And Challenges. She's 19 Now And Still My Favorite Girl

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A dream of mine is to have my elderly cat with me at my wedding. She’s 11 now and I don’t have any idea of when I’ll get married but I hope she’ll stay put cause she’s definitely gonna be in the wedding party!!

He’s Been My Comfort From Beginning To End

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The second photo looks like a movie poster!!

My Cat And Me 14 Years Ago vs. Us Today

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Same adorable expressions on both!

Chances are, quite a few pet owners in these pictures became more responsible because of the creatures that depended on them. What is even more likely is that they probably got to enjoy endless hours of playtime, scenic walks, and snuggles, with their friends, which ought to have increased their own levels of oxytocin, too.

17 Years Together

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What a lovely little bird.

True Love, 13 Years Later

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Such a cute little ball of fluff

Best Friends Then And Now, 18 Years Later

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They both look gorgeous in the second picture dang

13 Years Later, My Dog Still Does This To Me When I Lay On The Floor

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Still keeping you safe.

Today I Said Goodbye To My 15-Year-Old Cat That Grew Up With Me. Love You, Pumpkin

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4 Years Later, Still A Smitten Kitten

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Love the markings on her jaw!!

My Dog And I, 15 Years Apart. The Day We Met, And The Day We Said Goodbye

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Stupid onion ninjas!

From Crazy 4-Month-Old Rescue To 8-Year-Old Medical Alert/Response Service Dog. My Best Friend And Lifeline

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He looks so sweet in the second photo <3

A Picture Of My Cat And Me 12 Years Apart. 2009 vs. 2021

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Wiggles And I 13+ Years Later

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There's nothing else as good as the love of a ShihTzu...

It's This Little Diva's Birthday Today! She Was My Birthday Present 18 Years Ago

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Beautiful coloring!

When We Brought Her Home, And 22 Years Later

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The void grew eyes and we need to see the girl’s teeth now! ;p

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Orange girl! They're rare

17 Years Of Unconditional Love

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Grown up kittie is saying, "Go on, I dare you!"

22 Years And Counting

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Wow 22 years!!

Little Guy Wouldn’t Let Me Hold Him This Year, But Here’s Another Year Later

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“Daaaad I’m too old to be carried! Don’t embarrass me!”

My Cat And I, Pictures Taken 18 Years Apart

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God bless the people whose pets live so long. It's all about love

I Had To Say Goodbye To My 19-Year-Old Childhood Cat Ophelia. I’m Making This Post To Memorialize Her Because She Is So Special To Me And Has Such A Big Place In My Heart

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Onion ninjas again 😭

Me And My Best Friend, Fuzzy, 11 Years Apart

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Fuzzy has a look of “This human’s mine” that has intensified over the years.

Me And My Sweet Girl, Taz. Been My Best Friend For 19 Years And Counting

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Grown up kittie knows she's worth it!

They Grow Up So Quick

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Pup didn’t leave any growing up for the kid!

Growing Old Together. 2001 vs. 2021

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What a sweet kittie!

Got My Best Friend 10 Years Ago Yesterday

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A golden! I've had 3 wonderful pups. Golden in the 2nd photo has a snow nose!

10 Years Goes By Fast

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The dog has not changed a bit.

Growing Girls, One Year Apart

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Doggie wins the growing race hands down

14 Years Later. Me And My Pup

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She looks like young Emma Watson!

10 Years Later We Still Love This Book

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One loves the book and the other loves the comfort of sitting with their favourite hooman!

Me And My Dog After 11 Years, Best Friends Forever

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Nice!

Almost 4 Years With Daisy

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ERRMAHGERDIWANNASMUSHTHEADORABLEWIDDLEFACE!!!

17 Years With My Beautiful Pup

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The look of love!

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Miglė Miliūtė

Writer, BoredPanda staff

A writer here at Bored Panda, I am a lover of good music, good food, and good company, which makes food-related topics and feel-good stories my favorite ones to cover. Passionate about traveling and concerts, I constantly seek occasions to visit places yet personally unexplored. I also enjoy spending free time outdoors, trying out different sports—even if I don’t look too graceful at it—or socializing over a cup of coffee.

Miglė Miliūtė

Writer, BoredPanda staff

A writer here at Bored Panda, I am a lover of good music, good food, and good company, which makes food-related topics and feel-good stories my favorite ones to cover. Passionate about traveling and concerts, I constantly seek occasions to visit places yet personally unexplored. I also enjoy spending free time outdoors, trying out different sports—even if I don’t look too graceful at it—or socializing over a cup of coffee.

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I’m a “one-man orchestra” both in life and here at Bored Panda, even though my title is a visual editor. After finishing my Creative Industries studies with the BA in Communication, I explored the city driving a cab and created many t-shirt designs working as a graphic designer, right before my career took off at Bored Panda office back in 2017. Since then I’m dedicated to find the best pictures of funny and adorable animals for the articles I make, though I especially love supplying readers with tattoo designs. P.S. Tell your dog Akvile said hi!

Akvile Petraityte 🇺🇦

Author, BoredPanda staff

I’m a “one-man orchestra” both in life and here at Bored Panda, even though my title is a visual editor. After finishing my Creative Industries studies with the BA in Communication, I explored the city driving a cab and created many t-shirt designs working as a graphic designer, right before my career took off at Bored Panda office back in 2017. Since then I’m dedicated to find the best pictures of funny and adorable animals for the articles I make, though I especially love supplying readers with tattoo designs. P.S. Tell your dog Akvile said hi!

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I'm a Visual Editor for Bored Panda. I’m also an analog collage artist. My love for images and experience in layering goes well with both creating collages by hand and working with digital images as an Editor. When I’m not using my kitchen area as an art studio I also do various experiments making my own cosmetics or brewing kombucha. When I’m not at home you would most definitely find me attending a concert or walking my dog.

Ieva Pečiulytė

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I'm a Visual Editor for Bored Panda. I’m also an analog collage artist. My love for images and experience in layering goes well with both creating collages by hand and working with digital images as an Editor. When I’m not using my kitchen area as an art studio I also do various experiments making my own cosmetics or brewing kombucha. When I’m not at home you would most definitely find me attending a concert or walking my dog.

I don’t care if there are 200 or 500 photos, I want more of these kind of lists BP!!

This post made my eyes leak. Our pets do not live nearly long enough. I'd happily give up half my lifespan if only my dog could have a few more years.

I once read a saying: For your pet you are the only family it will know.

I'm leaking and have snot bubbles. Gives me encouragement as my Rosie is only 13, so maybe another 7 years, I hope.

That's because you don't get a tortoise. It will outlive you, but they're awful at cuddling.

But they can feel your touch through their shells, so be careful. Once I've read that they love to have their shells brushed with a toothbrush.

So many beautiful stories of friendship !

I don’t care if there are 200 or 500 photos, I want more of these kind of lists BP!!

This post made my eyes leak. Our pets do not live nearly long enough. I'd happily give up half my lifespan if only my dog could have a few more years.

I once read a saying: For your pet you are the only family it will know.

I'm leaking and have snot bubbles. Gives me encouragement as my Rosie is only 13, so maybe another 7 years, I hope.

That's because you don't get a tortoise. It will outlive you, but they're awful at cuddling.

But they can feel your touch through their shells, so be careful. Once I've read that they love to have their shells brushed with a toothbrush.

So many beautiful stories of friendship !

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