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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Beanie
"She is the cuddliest and sweetest cat, everyone who comes to my house instantly falls in love with her."
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Timmy
"Timmy has made my life so much better and I love to come home to see him waiting for me by the gate."
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Napoleon
"Thank you so much for looking after him until he found his forever home with us. We love him and his cuddles."
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Jefferson & Alejandro
"The team at Wellington SPCA said Jefferson would do better with another confident cat in the house - and boy were they right!"
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Walter
"Walter, previously Ibis, came home and made himself at home as soon as he set foot in the door as if he had lived here his…
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Simba
"Nearly two years has passed since that day I signed the papers and took Simba home with me. I'm so grateful to have him in my…
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Tanjiro
"Tanji is everything we never knew we needed. He's also the definition of a mamas boy, which I love the most!"
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Bowie
"It's hard to remember a time that we didn't have Bo so thank you SPCA for all you do."
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Jasmine
"We got Jasmine at nine weeks old from the SPCA and we absolutely love her!"
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Elvis
"I was very nervous introducing Elvis the kitten to Bryson, our 5 year old Staffie cross, but needn't have worried!"
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Chloe
"Full of energy and friendly to all she has become a much loved little creature."
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Tequila
"is delightful and follows me around in the garden and sometimes jumps out as I walk passed a bush."
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Frankie
"I am, happily, a failed foster mum! Frankie came to us at 7 weeks old for three weeks."
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Panko
"We absolutely adore the addition to our little family, she has a wonderful life of royalty ahead of her. "
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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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Aslan
"Aslan settled in so quickly and has found his place in our home - at the end of the bed!"
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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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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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