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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Zharia
"She is such a good puppy as and just loves cuddles, we love her to bits already."
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Jet
"Jet has fit in really well with our other two cats and we are so happy to have him!"
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Matariki
"We renamed him Matariki - because it's a new year, a new beginning for him!"
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Joey
"Joey will be loved exercised and involved in enjoying 16 hectares of home space plus river and beach adventures."
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Griffen
"We are so grateful to have found him and we love his affectionate and cuddly personality."
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Milton
"I immediately fell in love with his sassy and affectionate personality, and despite me not usually being a cat person, I found myself in love with…
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Edna
"Edna was super quick to make herself at home. She has a big personality and is super playful and full of so much energy!"
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Eliza
"Eliza filled the gap in our family and immediately fit in. It's as if she was always here."
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Duke
"He plays with our other cats, sleeps on the bed with us at night and loves his fluffy ball toys which he likes to post under…
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Sausage
"Sausage is more than a cat, she's a family member and I know she's not been with us long but we can't imagine not having her…
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Viva
"Viva came down as a shy wee girl, she has now has blossomed and found her voice!"
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Atticus
"I'm so happy to have found this wonderful boy and now all my friends are jealous of what a lovely cat I have!"
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Gretchen
"Every morning and every night Gretchen comes and gives me the biggest cuddles and she seems so much happier!"
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Zoey
"When we first adopted Zoey she was shy and quiet, fast-forward to now and she is the sweetest, sassiest queen we know."
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Kenji
"We absolutely love how sweet and gentle-natured this little one is. He was so happy to meet his new brother, Jingles."
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Luigi
"Luigi is delightful; loving, affectionate, playful, fond of stray socks and shoes!"
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Bonbon & Coco
"Bonbon and Coco are so happy in their new home and enjoy hugs and kisses and love jumping around in the sun."
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Fergus
"Such a great experience adopting this darling boy from SPCA Christchurch. We're so happy with our Fergus."
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Figaro
"'I enthusiastically signed the adoption papers and now there is a not-so-little kitten cuddled up on my lap, purring happily knowing he is in his forever…
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