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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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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Madeline
"All I can say is she has changed my life so much for the better and is so cute!"
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Chick
"It's like she's always been with us. We are so happy she's our girl! I really feel that we chose each other, a treasured bond to…
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Moby
"Moby is an absolute joy and has made us a family. We love him so much and will continue to treasure our memories with him long…
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Zebby & Zephyr
"They are starting to settle into the family and we just adore them."
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Pippin & Amirah
"Both beautiful cats with very different personalities, we're so enjoying them both, and thrilled that they are enjoying each other as well."
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James Bond
"James Bond is exactly what we needed for our other bunny Strawberry, they have fallen in love!"
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Freddy
"Freddy is a very sweet and loving part to our family. He loves his food and is very cheeky!"
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