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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Tommo
"He enjoys spending his time cuddled up near your face and at night running up and down the hallway."
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Gertie
"She is gentle, sweet, affectionate, derpy and funny. We needed her as much as she needed us! We love our sweet Gertie-Pie."
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Eclipse
"She's the perfect kitten for us and I'm already head over heels in love with her. My little one-eyed princess."
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Rocky
"He is the most loving dog and he can run really fast - having three legs does not hold him back at all."
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Candy
"She is such a little sweetheart and the relationship she has with our one-year-old daughter is one we will treasure forever."
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Sandy
"At first Sandy was very timid and hid a lot, but everyday she's becoming more confident in the home."
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Chairy
"She has fit in so well in our household and we can't wait to see her grow into a beautiful cat."
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Harley
"I feel so happy to have rescued Harley - he pays back every day with his beautiful and grateful attitude."
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Pebbles
"We're so happy to have found her and thank the amazing team at Hastings SPCA for keeping her safe until she chose us."
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Poppy
"We are so very thankful, and totally in love with our little fluffalump, wouldn't part with her for the world."
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Alice (now Evie)
"Evie is very active and loves anything with bells and feathers - catnip is her favourite though! I intend to spoil her rotten."
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Sammie
"Sammie was a bit shy at first, then wanted me to cuddle her the whole time. She had chosen her family."
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Luna and Nova
"Each of our daughters chose a lovely kitten that totally matched their personality."
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Pineapple Stan
"I already had a cat called Holly but she is very aloof. Stan was quite the opposite... talkative, cuddly, inquisitive."
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Gracie
"Gracie is a very special part of our family and we just wouldn't want to be without her."
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Nala
"I have never adopted an older cat before, they are clever and are less work than a kitten. I can tell she is grateful for…
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Oreo
"With the SPCA's help, we were introduced to our the perfect match and she fit right in like it was just meant to be."
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Tuktirey "Amber"
"Our hearts are so happy and she has made herself right at home. She is full of beans and we love her crazy zoomies, she…
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Billie
"Billie is the biggest sweetheart but very feisty and she's been the perfect addition to our little family."
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Mooch (smoochy moochy)
"She is adorable and completes our family of three now. I pray her days with us are so blessed because she is a true blessing to…
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Claude
"He loves playing with his sister Rascal and together they get up to lots of mischief!"
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Smokey
"I couldn't be happier than to see this beautiful girl enjoy her home and get the love she deserves."
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Ebony
"A beautiful, smoochy and affectionate girl who loves pats, scratches under her chin and playing with a ping pong ball, a cardboard box and a piece…
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Mazey
"She is so chilled out and such beautiful cat, we call her Amazing Mazey. We feel blessed to have her as a wonderful addition to the…
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Nala
"Nala came to us as an SPCA foster cat with her 5-week-old kitten. Nala herself was only young and was very scared at first and kept trying to hide herself and her baby. As days went past she became more and more trusting of us and started to crave attention from anyone that would give it to her. Her kitten found a new home through the SPCA and we realised that Nala had certainly made herself at home at our place and we couldn't imagine her not been here.
I have never adopted an older cat before, they are clever and are less work than a kitten. I can tell she is grateful for having a safe forever home."
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