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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Dixie
Dixie and her siblings were brought to SPCA when a member of the public took their mum off the streets.
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Bella
After arriving at SPCA, Bella has since found her second chance at happiness. Every day is filled with love and happiness with her new family!
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Nick and Waititi
Nick and Waititi were rescued by SPCA Inspectors after they were found living in unsuitable conditions. Now these two elderly dogs are living their golden years…
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Maia
Maia was recently adopted from SPCA and has flourished into a cheeky and confident dog.
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Chocolate and River
Chocolate and River arrived in SPCA's care through no fault of their own. After months of waiting, their new family walked through SPCA's doors and the…
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Brodie
Brodie arrived at SPCA in a bad way and with a severe injury to his leg. Our vet team made the difficult decision to amputate it…
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Riggs
Riggs journey at SPCA wasn't an easy one. It would take multiple surgeries and months in SPCA's care before he would be ready for a forever…
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Skye
Skye was originally found homeless in the bush with no family or home to call her own.
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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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Bella
After arriving at SPCA, Bella has since found her second chance at happiness. Every day is filled with love and happiness with her new family!
Here is what Bella's new dad has to say:
"Bella has fitted into our wee family really well! She is safe, happy, and enjoying life on our lifestyle property. She loves playing in the grass and appears fascinated by our alpacas."
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