Happy adoption stories
Many of our adopters, volunteers, donors and friends send us stories and photos of the animals who give them so much joy. We dedicate this space to all of you whose lives have been changed by animals.
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OJ
OJ came to us as a scared and timid little kitten, and she took a few months to get used to her new environment and people.
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Noodle
Hi SPCA! Last year you helped my partner and I find a lady for Puddles, our one-eyed lop bunny.
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Lily
We just wanted to give you a little update on our Lily dog, who we adopted two weeks ago (she was known as Juicy before we…
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Donny and Quinto
We welcomed the gorgeous Quinto into our home a few months ago.
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Rhemi
We adopted Rhemi from the SPCA about six weeks ago. She is the most gorgeous, loving little girl.
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Queeny
I adopted Queeny (we’ve renamed her Leia – always wanted a Star Wars name for a kitty) a couple of weekends ago from the SPCA.
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Morgan
Morgan had been at the SPCA for nearly a year and a half waiting for her forever home.
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Milly
We just wanted to send across some photos of our lovely new cat, Milly, who we adopted nearly 3 weeks ago.
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Mr Scruffs
At the end of August last year I adopted Mr Scruffs, now called Teddy, from the SPCA .
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Doris
I just wanted to let you know that our recently adopted cat Doris is doing well with us.
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Pinga and Pingu
We adopted Pinga and Pingu yesterday. Thank you to everyone for doing an amazing job – caring for these animal in need and helping them find…
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Eli
Little Eli is so at home with us. He takes over the pillows in bed at night, and loves running around after his toys during the…
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Soot
Soot (now Nina) has settled in beautifully with our little family. She is a very happy, intelligent, funny and regal cat.
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Pickles
On the 22nd of December we adopted ‘Pickles’ who has now been renamed ‘Rafiki’.
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Peanut
Peanut the goat was rescued by an SPCA Inspector after he was found in a bad way.
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Tigger and Star
Somehow we managed to find the most perfect kittens for our family from the SPCA.
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Aurora
After meeting Aurora (right), I just knew she needed to be a part of this family.
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Percy
One day I was volunteering at the SPCA and looking for a friendly, calm yet confident puppy (who wouldn’t be sick, poo or howl in the…
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Manila
Manila loves attention and follows us around the house chattering away until she is picked up.
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Timmy
Timmy has settled well into his new home, he has made great friends with Marley and each day I’ve been challenging him with new things.
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The SPCA New Zealand Team