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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Lady
"When we first adopted Lady she spent the first few weeks hiding in the lounge under our chair..."
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Mittens
"Mittens is a great addition to our family, so thanks Wellington SPCA team.."
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Didymo
"I've loved the fun of having a kitten and building her elaborate cardboard palaces and playing with toys."
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Richard
"Richard has been with us for two months now, and he is a totally different little man!"
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Aslan
"Aslan settled in so quickly and has found his place in our home - at the end of the bed!"
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Barry
"Barry has really been a perfect addition to our family and I'm beyond lucky!"
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Phoenix and Griffen
"We adopted Phoenix and Griffen from the Masterton SPCA when they were 6 months old. "
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Toby
"When I first got Toby he was shy and a bit standoffish.... today you would not recognize those traits."
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Pace
"His new mummy and daddy love hearing his sleep-borks at night and his big sister loves having a friend to go on zoomies with."
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Flynn and Ruby
"We lost our dear long-time companion cat to old age a few weeks into Level 4 lockdown, in early April 2020."
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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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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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Didymo
Didymo (or Didi) was a bit of a surprise for me, as I had been looking for an older cat to join me and my elderly cat, Davy, who is largely an indoor cat now.
But Tracey at the SPCA suggested I come meet a little deaf kitten. And of course I took her home. She was an even bigger surprise for Davy! It's been three weeks and Didi has been such a joy. Even Davy is warming up to her - she grumbles when she is being groomed and still doesn't want to play, but I catch them snuggled up and sleeping together more and more. Didymo is her little reverse shadow.
I've loved the fun of having a kitten and building her elaborate cardboard palaces and playing with toys. She loves stalking me in the toilet and down the stairs. Soon we'll try going for walks. I think she'll be a great adventure companion, she is not scared or discouraged by anything.
Thank you for the perfect addition to our family.
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