These before-and-after photos of dogs with their owners growing up together will melt your heart. Time passes so fast and the love between you and your pet grows stronger. Check out these lovely photos – they will brighten up your day! 

Guy recreates photo with his dog 15 years later to say goodbye. 

The first and last night with my pup. Rest in peace. 

15 years later still best friends. 

3 years of friendship.

Someone dear to me passed away today. This is my best friend Genevieve, on the first day we met, and the last day.

Vitalijus and Rex 7 years apart.

True love, 13 years later.

My dog and I, 1998 and 2012.

11 years together. 

Before and after. 

This is Brandy and I on her first birthday, and 14 years later on her fifteenth. 

Best friends since 1997.

The day we got our puppy, and 11 years later.

And in between, 13 years of the best dog a kid could ever have.

First 9 months together.

My dog Midas and myself after a decade together.

My best friend for the past 15 years.

I had to put my first dog down after 14 years of wonderful companionship, Rip Docker.

My 15 year friendship! Meet Monty. 

My lifelong companion and friend, 2001 and 2014.

My best friend and me 10 years ago and now.

A girl and her dog.

Me and my Weenie 13 years apart.

First picture to your last. You’ve taught me so much, Zoey.