Time slips away unnoticed; seconds morph into minutes, minutes into hours, and hours into days and years. Thus, before you realize it, a tiny kitten that once nestled in the palm of your hand transforms into a plump cat, and those boots you seemingly acquired just a few days ago are poised to commemorate their coming of age. These are the indelible imprints left by the passage of time.

“My teeth change 2019-2023.”

“The art and the artist 11 years later.”

“My mom in 1966 and today — she’s still rocking the same shirt.”

A new water filter vs the one after a year of use.

“My cat’s favorite 2-year-old ball vs her new one.”

Unpolished and polished 82-year-old candlesticks.

30-year-old Dr. Martens vs new ones.

“Here’s your daily inspo to wear your trays.”

These jeans are 30 years old. You can see their original color under the label.

“My hand before and six hours after the iron injection”.

A new broom vs an old one.

“The wife’s parents: 50 years together today, hats off.”

“Same teddy bear, 30 years apart.”

“My dad bought 2 and squirreled one away, and he gave it to me when my wife and I got home from the hospital yesterday. I had honestly forgotten that this is what mine used to look like.”

“My blanket when it was new vs 41 years later.”

“I purchased my first and only pair of Crocs in 2002. We’ve been through 6 countries, 4 lakes, 4 beaches and countless memories. I purchased new ones 20 years later.”

“My husband’s decade-old computer chair vs a new one in the same model that I’m surprising him with tonight.”

“So happy with results. I’ve never felt better about myself.”

Time creates a clear distinction between the “before” and “after”, not only in the physical state of things but also in the appearance of our beloved pets, especially those that have undergone a cool makeover.