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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Ziggy and Stardust
Ziggy and Stardust were adopted by their new loving family from SPCA’s Waikanae Centre and have settled in extremely well already.
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Bruno
One day this blue-eyed flemish giant hopped up to a member of the public to say hello. When they realised Bruno was lost, they brought him…
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Molly and Oscar
Molly and Oscar were rescued by SPCA after their mum was hit by a car.
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Bowie
Bowie was only tiny when he arrived at SPCA in June. At only eight weeks old, he and his siblings needed to go to a loving…
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Ellie
Ellie was brought to SPCA with two other rabbits by a concerned neighbour. They were living in less than ideal conditions, were skinny, stained yellow from…
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Cassie
Cassie was found as a kitten, wandering the streets with no owner in sight.
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Hamlet
Handsome Hamlet arrived at SPCA when his owner couldn’t care for him anymore.
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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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