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Happy Endings
We're always overjoyed to hear that one of our animals has found a happy home. We especially love being able to share these stories with you. Below you will find just a few of the success stories that animals from our shelter have enjoyed.
If you have adopted an animal from our shelter, and would like to submit your own 'happy ending', please click here.
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He has such a loving, wonderful personality. I'm so grateful to of adopted him. Thanks again for this wonderful addition to our world! Laura, Maxwell and Sam
Bear It was a great day when the kids came home from school to find Bear waiting
for them! We had decided we wanted a dog to add to our family so started
dropping in at the Peterborough Humane Society and checking the website
daily and that's how we saw Bear's picture. We rushed over to PHS to see him
and knew right away that we wanted him. Bear had a cut on his tongue that
needed to heel before he was adopted so over the next 2 weeks, my husband
continuously stopped by the PHS to see how Bear was doing and to visit with
him. I was sure the staff would be sick of my husband but instead they let
him bathe Bear and play with him! They are great people! Bear has been adjusting well to his new home and our family. He is learning
his boundaries, will sit when he's asked, has fun playing soccer, going for
walks and laying in the shade Thank you everyone at the Peterborough Humane Society
Annie
Ridley Hello!! My boyfriend (now Fiance) and I adopted Ridley from the Peterborough Humane
Society in June 2008. We originally went in just to take a look at the dogs
but when we met Ridley we knew we couldn't leave without her. She was so
quiet and timid, not that you would ever guess that now! We've learned she
is actually scared of dogs barking at her as soon as she was out of that
atmosphere she started to come out of her shell. She came out to Ottawa with us and lived there for a couple of years and now
we have all moved back to Peterborough! She is doing amazingly! She was very well trained when we got her and
adjusted very quickly to living with us. She loves all people, especially
kids. She's the best pet we could have ever asked for and we are so thankful
we found her! She is always happy when we come home from work. She loves
going for walks and playing but mostly she enjoys cuddling :) We are so thankful that she is ours, and that the humane society took such
good care of her before we were lucky enough to find her!! Thank you so much!
Bear We adopted Bear from the Peterborough Humane Society on March 4, 2010. We knew we wanted to adopt a rottweiler, so I posted an ad on Kijiji, and someone from the humane society email me and told me that the society had 3 available for adoption. We went there and started our search, looking at all the dogs in the kennels. I immediately fell in love with Bear. My fiance convinced me to give them all a chance, and take them outside one by one for a walk. I still knew I wanted to bring Bear home to be a part of our family. Once we had him outside, that was it. I knew he belonged with us! I didnt want to put him back in his kennel, that was really hard to do. We then went up to the front desk and asked the nice lady if we could adopt him. She told us there were a couple of people who were interested in him and to fill out an application. If we were selected, they would call us. The next day I had to take one of my daughters to a Dr. appointment. I couldnt help but stop back to see Bear. He was so excited to see me. He was wagging his tail, and licking my daughters hand through the kennel. I came home and told my fiance we had to take all of the kids there to see if he was this good with all of them We did just that! We took 4 out of our 5 children to see him. He was so good and gentle with them. They were giving him treats and he was loving that! I immediately went back to the front desk and said I wanted to bring him home. The lady told me that someone was already contacted to come and get him. I was so heart broken! I felt like crying! A couple weeks later, we were in Peterborough again, and I asked my fiance if he wanted to go back to the humane society to see if there were any new rottweilers brought in. He agreed to go. As soon as we opened the door, I saw Bear. I flew back to the front desk and asked why he was still there, had the people not wanted him after all? She told me they hadnt wanted him, and another person was supposed to be taking him, but they werent returning any phone calls. She then asked if we were interested in him. I began to tell her that we had been there a few times by ourselves and with our children, and had already filled out the adoption paper. She said we must have fell through the cracks somehow, and couldnt find our paper. She then asked us to take him outside to see if we were still interested in him because he was starting to show signs of dog agression from being at the shelter for so long. Of course when we got him outside, he was the same old "Teddy Bear" he was before. We went to the desk again and said we still wanted him. She said "Ok, would you like to bring him home today?" I was so over joyed there were tears in my eyes. We both replied "Yes! Of course!!" After all the paperwork was completed, they brought him out to us! You could tell he knew what was happening, that he was going to his forever home! He hoped right into our van and was sitting there waiting for me to start driving. We got him home and anxiously awaited for the kids to come home from school so we could surprise them with Bear. They knew who he was as soon as they came in the door, and gave him big hugs. They were just as happy!
He is so gentle with them, and loves to sneak on the couch and cuddle with them any chance he gets. I am so glad we went back to the shelter that day. Thank you so much to all the people who cared for him while he was waiting for us to find him, and thank you for every thing you do to help all the animals at the humane society! Robin, Jimmy & kids
CHEVY We adopted Chevy March 22, 2010 a giant 10 month old dobbie and lab mix. At first we were a bit worried about how she would act with our cat, and our other 9 year old dog. However, we instantly fell in love with this up beat puppy and couldn't say no. We were forced to wait about a week, but it just made us more anxious to bring her home. When the day finally came we made sure we were the first to call to get her. We drove 2 hours to pick her up in Peterborough and drove another 2 hours back to Brampton. After a long drive we were finally home, showing her off to all our family. Everyone had to admit she was a beautiful dog! Nevertheless, the training had to begin. (She was already house trained) But to our surprise she is an extremely smart dog that will learn tricks very quickly (with a little help of treats. haha) After about a month of having Chevy, our older dog Cleo has learned to like her and even seems like a younger dog, trying to keep up with her. They both happily sleep in my bed all cuddled up beside me, however as soon as Chevy sees a glimpse of light outside shes ready for a new day. She is already extremly attached to us. Chevy always likes being near us, with her head lying at our feet. We are extremely grateful to the Peterborough Humane Society for giving us such a great dog to be part of our family! Alda, Rui, Brian, Chris and Allysa Neves.
HOPE It was my Mom's idea to adopt a Kitten this year after I was diagnosed with a neurological disease that has left me in a rather deep depression. I'm studying to become physician and I have made a point of not having any pets during my academic career in case I would have to move or not be able to support them. I've always been desperately afraid of being put in a position where I would have to make a decision about abandoning a pet; I just could never do it. I felt guilty about wanting a Kitten and not and older cat since I was adopting one for my own selfish reasons and wanted to form a bond with the cat I selected. I have always raised my own and didn't think I could have the same intimate bond with an older cat. I was so wrong! When I got to take 'Twilight' (Since renamed Hope) out of her cage and she touched her nose to mine I knew I was going to take home the 1-year old female tabby if the Society would let me. I was still scared that I was making a mistake and that I wouldn't be able to garuntee her a 'forever-home' but my Mom talked some sense into me and reminded me that I worry too much and that I could either leave one more cat without a home because of something that 'might' happen in the future, or I could take one cat home and work out how to best secure her future later. I adopted Hope and was so thankful for the respectful and caring manner in which the lady at the front desk handled the adoption process. When I brought Hope home she ran under the couch and I expected her to spend the rest of the day there, but within an hour her nose was poking out and soon she was out and getting acquainted with me, my Mom and the big new house that was her new home. She would start crying whenever she wandered too far away and still does when she can't find anyone in the house. She is very people-attached and wants to be with people all the time. She is so small for her age and so playful I was not sure the age on her placard at the shelter had been correct, but her Veterinarian, Dr. Davis checked her teeth during her subsidized exam (thank you for that!) and assured me that she was no less than 8-months. She is such a trouble maker! And so talkative! Just this evening I found her inside the fridge licking the milk bag! She will get into anything but we all agree, she is more amusing than television. When I brought her home and was watching her chase temptation treats across the living room my Mom was looking at me and she said "This is the first time I've seen you smile since you got sick." Hope is the perfect name for her and I am so glad that I took her home and she decided to adopt me. This is more of a 'Happy Beginning' and I hope to make sure her forever-home with me grants her a Happy Ending many years from now. I am may be a poor student and I may not be able to give her the medical care she might need in the future if she becomes seriously ill, but I have started a modest savings account for her and will take as best care of her as I can, and no matter what, I will never let her go back to a shelter. How could one ever abandon Hope? Thank you so much for such a wonderful cat and I sincerely admire all of you who take care of the animals at the shelter and keep all of you and all of those animals in my prayers. A picture of hope hanging out on my bookshelf is attached! Cassandra
SCOTTY
Hello there I adpoted Scotty on May 28th 2009. He is a pure bred mutt, no one really knows what he is. Scotty and I bonded when I first took him for a walk. He rolled over and wanted me to rub his belly, I soon learnt he LOVES his belly rubbed. Scotty is so layed back and easy going, stubborn at times but not too often. Scotty I was under the impression he was 6 years old, but once the vet looked at him turns out he was about 2 years old, so lots more time to be with us, and full of energy. Scotty loved to play with anything, outside running in circles and fetching a ball is his favorite thing to do. We always once a week go on a 3 hour hike with his other dog friends. Scotty loves life and lives it to the fullest, he plays in the water, digs outside, always playing with his ball and ropes. He will always try new things and not afraid to do anything. Training Scotty was pretty easy, he loves to serve and listen to you, unless he is playing with another dog. He now sleeps with us and wake up to him every morning is great, he will get up with you and wait by the door till your done in the shower and sit at your feet while eating breakfast, and follow you to the door and wait till you return home. If he is coming with us in the car he will stand up and see his eyes ligh up and wag his tail. You can tell how greatful he is when he can be with us. Scotty just graduated obedience school with honors he was the best in his class, and everyone was jealous. Over the course of about a year owning him he has brought nothing but adventure and joy into our lives. Today Scotty is healthy, young, full of live, and ready to play anytime anywhere, appropriate time or not. We all love Scotty very much and are more then overjoyed that we were able to find him at the Peterborough Humane Society that day, and so greatful we were able to offer him a great loving home.
SPROCKET
I Adopted Sprocket from the Humane Society in 2001. He is a Lhasa Apso x Wire hair JRT back. He is the most amazing dog. He loves everything and everybody. When I adopted him, he was sad and matted. There was just something about him that I had to have him. It is now 2010, and he is still with me and is full of life and energy and I am looking forward to having him for many more years to come.
Happy, healthly and full of vinegar. We were lucky to be the happy family to adopt an eight week old beagle cross puppy from the Peterborough Humane Society. It seems the stars were with us as we found out we could get the "little jigger" on the Thursday before March Break started and we had all week to get to know each other.
The Sollitt Family
Good Morning..... my name is Snickers!!! On Saturday April 25, 2009 I was adopted from the Humane Society.
I have a wonderful home, with two cats, which we love each other, and I have a brother who is a Yellow Lab. We have fun together.... sometimes my brother REALLY
likes me!!!!!!!! He is REALLY trying to show who is Boss and humps me!!!!!!!!!! I have a really great home that is right on the water and I can run and swim.......we go for walks all the time. I have settle in really nicely!!!!! My mom and Dad go to work during the day and I have to wear a collar that if I cross a line I get a bit of a jolt..... I know that my mom and Dad are at work right now hoping that I will be a good boy and stay on the property.
I want to thank everyone at the Peterborough Humane Society for taking care of me and making me feel wanted until I got adopted.... I am a VERY LUCKY dog!!!!!!!!
Shona Gardner
When we first met Boomer, we were trying to decide between getting him or another male cat. But something felt different about him, he
stuck out his paw to us and looked up and let out a soft meow, as if he was saying "Pick me." I have had cats before and a dog but my boyfriend had never had an animal before so I wanted this experience to go well if we were going to have
animals as apart of our family. I am happy to say that Boomer is extremely happy. He loves all human food and tries to eat it when we are having supper, even though we don't let him. He loves watching the birds from the window and lets out a hunting cry when one flies by. But most importantly, Boomer knows when I am upset, if I have had a bad day he plops himself on my lap and licks my hand. He is a playful, crazy, wonderful creature and I cannot thank the
Peterborough humane society enough for what they do. Without them, my boyfriend and I would never have met Boomer.
Laura Tansley
In April 2008 we adopted a little semi crossed eyed puppy, not yet named. She was the only girl in a 9 puppy litter. Her giant ears and wonky eye were too much for us, and we knew she was meant to be the newest addition to our family. Beatrix has since grown into the sweetest companion. She developed glaucoma in her left eye, but has adapted quite well. She loves to lick faces, play with her big brother jimmy the hound dog, and dig holes. Beatrix is ultra spoiled and in return is incredibly loyal.
Our lives wouldn't be the same without her. Thanks.
When we showed up at the Humane Society 2 years ago, we were not really expecting to come home with a new family member. But as soon as I saw Tilly, she reached out her paw to me, and I fell in love. We were warned that she is a little wild and skittish, and for the first week she lived under our desk. After a couple of weeks and a lot of love and patience we had almost given up... when one night I woke up to find her cuddled up asleep beside me. When I went to pet her she ran off, back to her safety under the desk. At first we was disheartened, but as the days went by, she started to come out and let us pet her. Next thing we know she is cuddling against us on the couch, following us outside to lounge in the sun, and finding a (permanent) spot under the covers in our bed. She greets us with a little trumpet and incessant purring whenever we come home, and she can always be found at my side or on my pillow, cuddled up under the covers.
When Tilly came to us, she was a nervous little cat who didn't know how to trust anyone. Now she is the most unique, playful, loving girl there is and and I can't imagine life without her. Please don't walk past or give up on an animal who seems difficult or shy; after giving them the love and attention they deserve, you just might find the most sweet, loyal, and loving friend you'll ever have.
Our family adopted "Tony" from the Humane Society in March. When we first saw Tony in his cage at the shelter, it was definitely love at first sight. All of the other dogs were barking and jumping as we walked by, but Tony just sat
calmly in his cage and waited for us to greet him. The staff described him as "mellow" even though he was a hound dog.
After our first meeting, we did not bring him home right away. We weren't sure we even wanted a dog, and many people told us that hound dogs would not make a good pet. We also have very young children and 3 cats, so were not sure if Tony would fit in very well or not. We had all of the usual worries...is he house trained? would he be aggressive around the kids? would he terrorize the cats? etc.
I went back to see Tony several times with the kids. The staff were very helpful and let me take him out back on a leash, He seemed really hyper the first few times we were outside, and basically just pulled me around on the leash. He did NOT want to go back in his kennel, and I felt awful having to put him back in! The staff also let us do the "cat test" and brought him out to meet one of the shelter cats. He was a perfect gentleman, and did not bother with the cat at all. After thinking it over for a few days and doing some research on dog breeds and behaviors, we adopted him. Mostly, it was a gut feeling that he was a special dog and that we could provide him a good home.
Tony was extremely excited to come home with us. He was a little nervous the first few days, and paced back and forth through the house. We gave him lots of supervision the first few days, and he quickly learned the "house rules". He did not seem to have any previous training or understand commands, but we were amazed at how quickly he learned. With lots of practice, he has now learned to "sit", "lie" and "stay".
Tony has turned out to be a wonderful dog. He is very gentle and playful with the kids. He respects the cats and stays out of their way. He seems to like his routine of regular walks and playtime, and is quiet at night. He likes to go in his crate for sleeping and also as his occasional safe haven away from the kids. He loves to be with the family during the day and tends to follow us around through the house so he can be included in everything. He is also learning to walk on his leash without pulling. He loves praise and is very smart. He also likes to act goofy and toss his toys around. Tony has quickly become a part of our family.
If you are thinking of adopting a shelter dog, it can be a wonderful experience. Our advice would be to think it over carefully, as dogs are a big commitment, and to consider all of the care the dog is going to need throughout its life (multiple daily walks, medical and food costs, equipment, love & attention). I also found it helpful to research dog breeds/characteristics, and to read up on dog psychology/behavior and dog training tips - they really do seem to work. Most of all - GO WITH YOUR GUT! If you are feeling a special connection with a dog, there is probably a very good reason. The best part is that you are giving a deserving animal a new and happy life!
Thanks to the Humane Society and staff/volunteers for all they do.
I adopted Chip from the Peterborough Humane Society in August of 08. He was found as a stray. We are guessing that he is around 12 years old. I fell in love with him when i first saw him and didn't think that he should be spending his last years in the pound. He is a very people friendly dog and loves all the attention he can get. He is well known around my hometown and people know to stop and say hi to him or he will get upset. It took him awhile to get used to our other pets (dogs, cat, rabbit) but once he realized that they were apart of the family he was good with them. He is a very happy and loving dog, he is currently helping my parents teach their new puppy right from wrong.
A month ago, my boyfriend and I adopted "Sabrina" from the shelter. We decided to call her "Sabeth", but for short we now call her "Sabi." She had been at the shelter for quite a long time and seemed to have a sad look on her face when we were viewing the cats. Many of the cats greeted us with loud meows and clawing paws, while Sabi had no interest in us at all! No desire to be picked up, and no desire to be pet. After talking to some of the humane society staff, we were told that she had a "bad attitude" and was a grumpy girl because she had been there for so long and was most likely sick of waiting for a new home. We were also told that she claws and bites and is not one to cuddle at all. It was at this moment that my boyfriend said "This is the one! We will change that!"
It's been more than 1 month, it was on January 23, when I adopted "Joaquin", he was one of the 85 puppies rescued for the Peterborough Humane society last December.
Joaquin is happy, sweet and a great companion. He loves to play on the snow and run on the field. The vet told me that he is "too spoiled" since we treat him "too well". Joaquin gained 6 pounds in 1 month is healthy and his fur is shiny.
Every morning he helps me to wake-up my teenager son, he jumps on my son's bed and "kiss him" till he is awake (very helpful).
Joaquin plays with my other 3 adult children and loves go for walks.
This puppy changed our lives, even my husband call him when he is watching TV so Joaquin watches soccer games all the time.
Thank you all of you for letting us having Joaquin in our lives.
I just would like to say a big thanks to the Peterborough Humane Society for choosing my finance (now husband) and I to adopt our "son" Otis. We tragically lost our long time companion Sam to liver cancer August 7, 2008 he was taking from us within 30 hrs of becoming critically ill. With a wedding coming up in a couple months and the grief for the loss my finance did not want to get another dog. I have never adopted before but than again i was not ever looking for a dog when i already had one. One day in August i was looking over the website and came across a beautiful dog, called the girls about him to find out he was on hold but she sounded very promising so i came to see him that afternoon from Lindsay. When i went to the back to look at the dog i called about earlier i passed the "puppy" room and out of the corner of my eye saw this cute puppy looking up at the window but continued on to see the dog i came for. I knew that i had to go back to see the puppy i glanced at for the quick second.....and spent sometime with the pup and filled out the from at the desk. The girls didn't have much info on him just that he was a stray and come in a couple days ago. The next day i brought my finance to see the pup and needless to say it was love at first sight. The puppy was legally there for the 7 days (or whatever the holding time was) but we made the drive every day from Lindsay to visit him and each day it got harder and harder we both cried more and more. Until Friday before the long weekend in August my cell phone rang it was the lovely voice from the the women at the Humane Society saying that the puppy was ours....i was speechless and tears of joy rain down my face. Otis is now the greatest thing that has happen to us and we can't thank the girls enough for choosing my husband and I to adopt him.
Otis comes to work with me everyday sits in the front seat of my truck and pretends he owns the world. He loves being outdoors, he enjoys going to his training classes for the interaction with other dogs and people. He is incredible loyal and filled with energy, joy and love.
We figure he was 3 months when we got him at the end August 2008 and now he is in his 9 month he weights 93 lbs. The girls thought he was a Great Dane X but with research we have pin pointed it to a American Bull Dog cross. But if anyone knows the history behind him and would like to share it that would be wonderful, i am sure he has some brother and sisters out there and might know more about his breed kimprice23@hotmail.com.
Thank you again to the Peterborough Humane Society for the love and care you give the animals
Kim, Rick, and Otis
She is out of her terrible twos and after eating the ends of a couch, a few garden hoses and shoes, she's still loved so much. Thanks so much for this little girl, who knows she is loved so much. Her only draw back was she was a "puller" on the leash at only 55 lbs so we invested in the choke collar, it really works, this after experimenting with a Flexi leash....so for you pulling dog owners out there, get the collar and you can enjoy your walks
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Bear
We adopted "Bear" the Newfoundlander puppy on June 11 and our family loves
him!
We adopted Annie a Beagle x, on June 5 2010. She came home and adjusted quickly to everyone. She loves to go for car rides , walks to the park to go swimming and just lay under a tree to enjoy the outdoors. 
Hi Peterborough Humane society!
Hello Peterborough Humane Society!
ODIE
SNICKERS
BOOMER
BEATRIX
TILLY
TONY
CHIP
SABETH
JOAQUIN
OTIS
SOPHIE