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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Carlos and Cleo
"Carlos is a big talker and loves cuddles all day long, while Cleo is very calm and likes to explore the environment around her."
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Marshmello
"We are blessed to have a new fur baby that fits right in. We love her and it was meant to be."
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Eevi
"She is such a loved member of our family and we wouldn't hesitate to adopt from the SPCA again, they gave her such a great to…
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Trixie
"She is mischievous and so very curious about everything. We love her to the core. She has been an amazing fur baby and we are so…
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Jazzy
"She is wonderful, has helped immensely with some health issues I've had, I can't imagine my life without her."
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Minty
"She asks to have her coat brushed by sitting by the front door, and when I open it, she steps out, flops on the ground and…
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Apollo
"Apollo is a sweet, soft natured, mischievous tabby that has stolen his adoptive hooman's hearts."
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Autumn
"The best cat for our family in terms of temperament, can't imagine life without her."
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Eva
"We adopted Eva at 9-weeks-old, and she is the light of our life, so happy and full of life!"
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Inca
"I adopted Inca in 2009, as a (we think) 10-month-old. She's now 13 and still a joy!"
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Cloudy
"Cloudy is such a blessing! She is so sweet, so kind, so cute and so beautiful!"
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Dumpling
"Dumpling is such a loving, sweet and kind girl. Se has really helped us being in lockdown!"
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Halo
"We are so in love with our new baby Halo! He fits right in and is so snuggly and playful."
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Moo Moo
"Moo Moo has been with us for 12 years and when we got her she was less than a year old."
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Winnie
"We couldn't have asked for a more perfect kitty for our family! Thank you."
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Luna
"When I first saw Luna, I fell in love. She came with some challenges, but we wouldn't change anything for the world."
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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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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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