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Happy Adoption Tales

Happy Adoption Tales (Dogs) | Happy Adoption Tales (Cats)
Gallery of Adopted Dogs (past 6 months) | Gallery of Adopted Cats (past 6 months)
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Happy Adoption Tales— Cats
Adele (now Pebbles)
DSH  •  Female  •  1 year old
Adopted October 2005
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Angus
DSH  •  Male  •  9 months old
Adopted September 2004
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Angus is a kitten who just wants to have fun. He's friendly and affectionate and all he needs is a family to love him!
Astrid (now Shelley)
DSH  •  Female  •  12 weeks old
Adopted March 2006
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Bessy (now Ella)
DMH   •  Female   •  3 months old
Adopted January 2008
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Betty (now Lacroix)
DSH   •  Female   •  5 months old
Adopted April 2008
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Bruno (now MIttens)
DSH   •  Male   •  5 months old
Adopted April 2008
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Carrie
DSH   •  Female   •  5 months old
Adopted June 2007
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Declan
DSH  •  Male  •  8 months old
Adopted October 2005
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Who could resist Declan with his good looks and happy nature! He's always ready for a game and is first to climb up on your lap for a cuddle.

Dylan and Harley (now Lenny and Mingus)
Burmese X  •  Male
Adopted March 2006
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Eliza
DSH  •  Female  •  10 months old
Adopted April 2005
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Eliza is a sociable, affectionate girl who would make a great family cat if you have older children. She adores attention and will spend all day being cuddled if you have the time.


Francesca (now Maisy)
DSH  •  Female  •  4 months old
Adopted March 2005
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Francesca is a sweet, gentle girl who gets on well with other kittens. She loves to snuggle up to her litter mate after a busy day of playing and would like a home with another kitten about the same age.
Frankie
DSH  •  Female  
Adopted July 2005
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Frazer
DSH  •  Male   •  3 years old
Adopted April 2006
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Frazer is a bit shy but given time will make a wondeful addition to any household. He likes quiet days but would prefer a child-free home and adores being fussed over. If you are looking for a quiet friendly boy, Frazer is waiting to meet you.

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Gordon
DSH  •  Male  •  18 months old
Adopted July 2004
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Gordon is a big sook whose favourite passtimes are being cuddled and having his belly rubbed. He is looking for a home where he will get lots of both.

Gypsy (now Ripley)
DLH  •  Female  •  8 weeks old
Adopted January 2007
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Gypsy is a very affectionate kitten. She gets on well with the other
cats and will shower her humans with affection.


Hughie (now Leo)
DMH   •  Male   •  3 months old
Adopted January 2008
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Jade
DSH  •  Female  •   2 years old
Adopted January 2008
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Jade is a very sweet girl who loves nothing more than spending time with you. Although humans are her main focus, she would happily share you with a dog, providing she's the boss. Jade is looking forward to meeting you!
Kango (now Ginger)
DSH   •  Female   •  6 months old
Adopted April 2007
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Kasey (now Drucilla)
DSH  •  Female  •  8 weeks old
Adopted December 2004
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Kate (now Milly)
DSH  •  Female  •  9 months old
Adopted July 2007
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King Tut (now Smirk)
DLH  •  Male   •  18 months old
Adopted December 2007
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Kismet
DSH  •  Female  •  10 weeks old
Adopted February 2006
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Lady Bug (now Rosie)
DSH  •  Female  •   6 months old
Adopted December 2007
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Leroy
DSH  •  Male
Adopted October 2003
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Lionel
DSH  •  Male  •  7 months old
Adopted July 2004
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An outgoing playful kitten who loves to be where the action is, Lionel will make a great addition to any family.

Lorenzo
Abyssinian  •  Male  •  10 years old
Adopted July 2004
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Lorenzo is the staff favourite. He's a bit thin and his coat is a bit sparse at the moment due to neglect, but with lots of TLC he's getting his health back. He's a very affectionate cat and has been very busy smooching up to us all!

Maria
DSH   •  Female   •  4 months old
Adopted February 2007
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Hi There! I'm Maria and I would like to meet you! I'm a very outgoing kitten who needs lots of things to do as I like to be on the go all the time! When I've had enough of running around and it's time to settle down, I become a purring machine as I just love being patted and cuddled.

Marvin
DSH   •  Male   •  6 months old
Adopted April 2007
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Hi, I'm Marvin! I would really like a home with another cat or maybe even with one of my sisters — Mango or Kango! I think I'd learn a lot from another cat as I need a bit of confidence building. I'm always up to
something with my sisters, throwing toys around, turning our food bowls
upside down and if a human turns around to see what all the fuss is about we quickly sit down and act all innocent!


Mirabelle
DLH  •  Female   •  7 years old
Adopted June 2007
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Mirabelle is a very independant cat. She's looking for a single-cat household and an owner who won't cramp her style. Her idea of happiness is a quiet home where she can have a snooze in the sun.

Miranda (now Millie)
DSH  •  Female  •  7 months old
Adopted December 2004
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Natalie
DMH   •  Female   •  4.5 months old
Adopted February 2008
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Natalie is a sweet-natured kitten blossoming into an affectionate, loving cat. She was quite shy at first, but after only a few days she was pushing past Martini to get her share of the cuddles! Natalie also has a playful side and is happy to play with a rolled up piece of paper or toy-mouse for ages. Natalie is still a little shy, and may be overwhelmed by small children or dogs, but would be a devoted and loving cat for a person/couple/family with lots of love to give and a little bit of patience.
Nova (now Oscar)
DSH   •  Male   •  12 months old
Adopted July 2007
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Oreo
DSH  •  Female  •  8 weeks old
Adopted December 2004
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Penny
DSH  •  Female  •  12 months old
Adopted October 2007
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Penny is a sweet girl who adores a scratch behind the ear. She's a very relaxed cat who will move into her new home with the greatest of ease!

Ping
Tonkinese  •  Male  •  6 years old
Adopted December 2004
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Ping urgently needs a foster (or permanent) home. He's looking for a home without any other animals or children and would prefer to live with someone who is home most of the time and can give him the love and attention he needs.

If you work from home or work part time, he might be the cat you're looking for to keep you company as he likes to hang out with his human family. Ping also loves to find a nice sunny spot in the garden and enjoys being groomed.
Porter
DSH   •  Male   •  5 months old
Adopted April 2008
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Princess (now Tahlula)
DSH   •  Female   •  1 year old
Adopted March 2007
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Hi There! I'm Princess and I sure do live up to my name! I like to stick my nose into everything and be where the action is. I'm always keeping a watchful eye on the humans because you just never know when they'll do something beneficial for me! And with stunning good looks and a personality to match, I deserve nothing less than being treated like a princess.

Quincy
DSH  •  Male  •  18 months old
Adopted September 2004
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A confident, outgoing cat who wants to make friends with everyone he meets. Quincy is affectionate and sociable and would make a great family cat.

Roger
DSH   •  Male   •  7 months old
Adopted April 2008
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Roger is looking for a high-energy home. Full of life, Roger will need lots of human company and interaction. He'll definitely keep you on your toes and with his zest for life, he'll be providing the entertainment!

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Sammy
DSH   •  Male   •  3 months old
Adopted January 2008
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Sassy
DSH  •  Female  •  10 weeks   
Adopted November 2004
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Sassy is a cute little girl who's looking for a home where she'll get plenty of love and attention. She'd make a great kitten for a family and would be happy with another feline friend for company.

Scarlett (now Charlotte)
DSH  •  Female  •  2 years old
Adopted March 2005
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Scarlett is a friendly, loving cat who enjoys a cuddle. She loves her comforts and would like a nice warm lap or bed to curl up on and a sunny garden or courtyard to spend her days lying around in.

Selina
DSH  •  Female  •  8 months old
Adopted September 2005
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Selina has a purr to rival a jet engine. She has beautiful big brown eyes and a soft, silky coat and adores being fussed over by anyone anytime!





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Selwyn
DSH  •  Male  •  TBA years old
Adopted April 2004
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Snowy and Yeti (now Merlin)
DSH  •  Male  •  11 months old
Adopted January 2005
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These cheeky, playful brothers are full of fun and mischief. Snowy (red collar) and Yeti (blue collar) would love to go to a home together and would be ideal for someone who works as they would keep each other company.

Spike (now Declan)
DSH  •  Male  •  10 weeks   
Adopted November 2004
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Sylvester
DSH   •  Male   •  4 months old
Adopted March 2008
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Tahlee (now Roxy)
DMH   •  Female   •  3 months old
Adopted November 2007
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