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SOME OF OUR "HAPPY TAILS"
Lily (aka Hope)
Adopted: September '08
Lily's new mom, Patsy, wrote:
"I adopted Hope (now known as Lily) – what a joy she is, she has added so much to my life, and my older cat appreciates her, too. She is so petite, but what a terror! Lily has become so affectionate; she's my shadow. I think putting cats at the SPCA Thrift Shop was such a good idea. I shop there often and had observed Lily while I shopped. After a couple of visits it appeared to me that Lily would be an ideal adoptee. Thank you for taking such good care of this little creature until I could happen along."
Photo courtesy of Alaska Pet-ography
 
Chuck (aka Becker) & Lily (aka Poi)
Adopted: October '07
Lily & Becker's new mom, Alison, wrote:
"My husband and I adopted Lily [top right] and Chuck [top left] in the fall of 2007. In July we had
suffered the loss of our beloved orange tabby (who we
found on the streets of Anchorage as a stray) and we
were feeling very sad. We finally felt ready to go to the
SPCA to see if there might perhaps be a new companion
waiting for us. We ended up signing papers for two
cats, both of whom were so affectionate and sweet. We
couldn't choose, so we took both on trial home visits
within a week of one another. They have both been
wonderful new members of our family and are getting
along great with our older cat Stumpy, as well as our
turtle and house-roaming rabbit. The cats and humans
all sleep on the bed together in one big knot and they
provide us with a lot of happiness. I have a fairly
stressful job and when I come home they help me
unwind. Lily is not what I would call a beautiful cat,
but she loves having her hair cut, and with some eye
drops and a little cleaning she is as happy as a clam.
We adore our new babies and thank the SPCA so much for
taking good care of them and keeping them until we
could come get them."
Adopted: 2005
Layla's new parents, Mikey and Ross, wrote:
"This
is Layla, our True Asian Princess. Pekingese were bred and lived as
royalty and considered part of the Chinese Emperor and Empress’
household… and she will not let anyone forget it! Seriously, Layla is
the most gentle and easy-mannered animal we’ve ever known. She can be
quite aloof and snooty if she doesn’t know you, but once she accepts
you, she’s a sweetheart. Four months after Layla adopted us, she jumped
off a chair and hurt her back. She almost had to have surgery and they
didn’t think she’d be able to walk again. We bought a baby crib to keep
her confined – but one that was high enough to see out the living room window (her favorite view where she can look down upon the peasants) – where
she had to stay for six months. We helped her re-learn to walk an extra
step each day. One and a half years later, she is doing great; a very
happy little girl who loves to garden with Dad and cuddle with Mom. If
we could have created our own “perfect pet” I don’t think it would have
been as perfect as Layla. Layla says to say hello and thanks to all
those at the AK SPCA who took care of her until she could reclaim her
rightful place as Princess of the Universe."
 
Adopted: March '08
Joe's new mom, Annette, wrote:
"I wanted to give you an update on Big Joe. He is just awesome and what a wonderful addition to our family! We all love him so much and he shows us the same love in return. Joe is a real snack monster and we have to "bear proof" the kitchen, but we wouldn't have it any other way. He just loves to snuggle and gives LOTS and LOTS of kisses. Thanks for all the love and care you gave him when he was there."
Adopted: March '08
Jesse James's new mom, Linda, wrote:
"Just wanted to write an update on Jesse James. He is doing great and my cats are finally getting used to him. He is so much fun and he is just a perfect fit! I run with him in the morning and sometimes at night, so we are both keeping in shape. He is a pretty good lap dog, except that he weighs way more than my toy poodle. He does have some moments where he just doesn't want to listen, but hey, so does my husband, and I still keep him around! Thank you so much for our special blessing."
 
Adopted: January '07
Deuce's new parents, Stephanie & Dustin, wrote:
"We
have had Deuce in our home for more than a year now and here's some
long overdue pictures and an update! We only had Deuce for a few weeks
and realized he really needed a playmate. We were looking for a good
match for him that would love to play as much as he does, but not quite
so big due to our small sized house. (Deuce's last weight was 130
lbs.!) We found a French Bulldog who needed a new home due to his
"hyperness" and decided to try it out. Deuce and Biggie are now the
best of buddies! They play and play and love to sleep together on the
bed and couch! Deuce loves the snow, loves to run, and loves to go to
get-togethers where his other friends (dogs) will be. Deuce loves to be
a lap dog, too, and will cuddle on the couch as close to you as he can
get anytime there is room! Thank you, Alaska SPCA for giving Deuce a
second chance! He is a very happy dog."
 
Adopted: August '06
Harvey's new mom, Sunshine, wrote:
"Harvey
is such an awesome dog, I can't believe I was the lucky one and he
didn't get adopted sooner. Since his adoption, we have moved from
Anchorage to Bozeman, Montana. Harvey has learned to walk on a leash
and even runs next to my bike (really scary things, those bikes). We
have taken him hiking, canoeing, innertubing, skiing, camping, and even
riding on 4-wheelers. He LOVES to visit my parents' farm, but had to
learn the hard way from my mom that that cats and horses don't need to
be chased, and that chickens and sheep are not breakfast food. He now
gets along with all the neighborhood dogs and cats (and chickens) and
no longer barks at the lifelike elk statues on the bank lawn. Harvey
has been such an awesome addition to my life and is loved by everyone
who meets him. Thank you, thank you, for saving Harvey for me!"
Adopted: December '07
Rocket's new family wrote:
"Rocket [above left] is doing great in our home. Within 10 minutes of getting inside and sniffing around, he was laying on the floor with his legs in the air, waiting to have his belly rubbed. The first few days were touch-and-go as we were watching him interact with our 1 1/2-year-old Husky mix, Dozer [above right]. But it seems like they are becoming fast friends and Dozer is appreciating having someone to play with in the back yard -- and chase the cat from room to room. All is well and we really believe that Rocket has found his forever home with us. We have all completely and totally fallen in love with him."
 
Adopted: November '07
Deshka's new family wrote:
"Deshka is such a great dog! You obviously took wonderful care of her because she is so sweet and loving. She and Nina [above left] are a great team and when Nina is gone for work, Deshka gets to come and spend time at our house – playing in the yard (fenced 1/2-acre) with our dogs Greta and Tisha [above right]. She can also come through a dog door into my house to warm up whenever she wants. She seems very happy and is a joy to have in our family! I hope more people will realize what wonderful pets they can get from the SPCA!"
Adopted: October '07
Lucy's new mom, Angela, wrote:
"I must say, we absolutely LOVE Lucy. She has been such a great addition to our family. After having some tiffs in the beginning, she is now very protective of our 14-year-old Springer Spaniel (Molly). It is really cute. Lucy loves to play fetch with the kids, play with her ball in the backyard, and to go for runs/walks and even rides in the car. She has such a wonderful personality. She and I are beginning class at Alaska Dog Sports this Saturday. I cannot wait to get to know her better."
UPDATE [Dec '07]: "We have graduated from the Beginner I and Beginner II at Alaska Dog Sports, and we are going to participate in the Rally class beginning in January. She is adorable, and we love her dearly. Thank you so much for keeping her for so long. I just know that she was waiting for us!"
Adopted: October '07
Dolly's new family wrote:
"Dolly is great! The girls just love her. Thank you!"
Adopted: May '07
Otis's new dad, Bob, wrote:
"My girlfriend Hannah and I adopted Otis from you back in May, and I wanted to give you a long-overdue update.The day after I picked up Otis, I took him for a walk in Russian Jack Springs Park and made the very stupid decision to let him off leash to see how he would do. Well, he took off like a rabbit and just as he was about out of sight, he would stop, turn around and look at me, then keep running. I spent the next hour and a half chasing him through the park. I completely lost sight of him for the last 10 or 15 minutes, and thought he was gone. I was absolutely sick. When I got back to the parking lot, there was Otis sitting by the car waiting for me. I knew right then he was pretty cool. Otis has been absolutely perfect for us, and he’s got a great life now – including a cozy dog crate in the bedroom, a great yard to play in, and we take him for long walks/runs twice a day in either Russian Jack Springs Park or around Cheney Lake. Otis is extremely mellow, smart, obedient, and sweet, and he’s warming up to his new home and showing off his wonderful personality more and more all the time. He gets along with people and other dogs fabulously – in fact, we can let him off leash almost anywhere if we want to, as he obeys us very well. We’re happy to report it’s a total success story all the way around!"
Adopted: January '07
Tootsie's new mom, Jan, wrote:
"Dear folks at SPCA, thank you so much for helping Tootsie join our family. She is such a wonderful dog! We are all crazy about her. She came to us in January but it seems like she's been part of our family forever. She's a very happy, affectionate, smart dog. She sleeps on the floor of the girls' room, gets lots of walks & play time, and is the delight of the whole neighborhood. She went to dog obedience school with Liz Williams (Alaska Dog Sports) and did very well."
Photo courtesy of Alaska Pet-ography
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We hope you enjoy these photos and stories submitted by our former Shelter animals' new families!
These are some of the reasons why we do what we do – and we love hearing the "Happy Tails" of our former charges.
If you adopted your new family member from us, please tell us your special story and send photos.
Let us know, too, if you would like your story included on this page.
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We thank all of you who have elected to share your loving, heartwarming, and successful adoption stories with us.
You are an inspiration for new beginnings for the once homeless, abused, neglected, and abandoned.
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