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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Teddy
"We are so incredibly thankful that we got chosen to adopt the gorgeous Teddy!"
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Lola
"She is so beautiful and playful and is getting on well with our dog Luna!"
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Shady
"I sat in the room with her on my knees I was bought to tears as she was exactly what I needed"
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Harriet and Gingerpet
"They are so cheeky and are such spoiled rabbits, we love them to bits."
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Petal
"Petal joined our family only a few days ago but she is already the absolute centre of attention."
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Luna
"We went into the SPCA looking for a kind and calm kitten. But we came home with a very exciting and playful kitten."
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Juno
"Thank you SPCA for saving Juno, and for providing us with such an amazing companion. She is so loved."
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Mallow
"I adopted Mallow when he was 9 weeks old, I couldn't imagine my life without him now."
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Cressida
"It was love at first sight. She was nervous but would just bunt our hands and it was clear she wanted to show us love."
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Billie
"As soon as we saw a photo of her we knew she was the dog for us! She had the sweetest, kindest eyes, but also looked…
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Tommy
"He is adored by all the family members. Thank you SPCA for bringing Tommy into our lives!"
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Nellie
"She took her time in adjusting, but now she is chatty, cuddly and curious and she lights up our lives with her innocent meow."
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Snooks
"Just cannot imagine life without my lovely Snooks who has brought me so much happiness and companionship."
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Tea
"Thank you so much to SPCA Dunedin for giving us this cheeky little bundle of cuteness!"
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Percy
"Percy is the sweetest little man! I couldn't imagine my life without him."
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Soya & Mayo
"These two have really started to come out of their shells - a very big thank you to their foster family!"
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Snooks
"Snooks is a wonderful companion and has brightened up my life enormously."
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Billie
We dreamed of having a dog for many years while renting in Wellington and we would spend our weekends visiting beaches and parks to watch dogs playing and always wished we could have our own furry family member! We knew we wanted to adopt a dog from the SPCA or another rescue but we thought it may be challenging to find a dog that was right for us. We bought a house and decided to take the plunge and adopt a puppy when we postponed our wedding and didn't have any travel plans over the holiday period as it would give us plenty of time to spend with our new family member! We initially enquired about another pup which had already been adopted, but we were sent a photo of Billie who hadn't yet been listed online. As soon as we saw a photo of her we knew she was the dog for us! She had the sweetest, kindest eyes, but also looked like she knew how to cause trouble! So we arranged to come and meet her, at 12 weeks old, and the second we saw her we fell in love. We never pictured ourselves owning a huntaway - we knew we wanted a larger dog but we didn't know a lot about the breed, so the days leading up to meeting her we spent hours researching the breed and thinking about how much our lives would change. We were prepared to do whatever it took to make her happy and give her the best life possible! The first few days of having her were some of the hardest days of our lives - long, sleepless nights and learning how to understand her behaviour and meet her needs. Here we are 3 months later and she's a hilarious, adorable and treasured member of our little family!