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Benefits of adopting older animals Why mixed breeds make great companion animals So You Want to Adopt a Puppy.... Available Small Animals (rabbits, guinea pigs, etc.) Available Other Animals (reptiles, farm animals, etc.) Download Adoption Profile Forms Happy Tails |
Happy TailsWe’re all ears! If you have an interesting story and photo of your adopted animal please email it to pawmaster@PHS-SPCA.org with Happy Tails as the email header. Also please include your name and city. I adopted my pooch about 4 months ago. His name is Blaze and he is a one year old Shepherd Mix. This was the BEST choice I have ever made! I had been looking for the right dog for me for a while. When I saw his picture on the website I instantly knew I had to adopt him. We went through training classes and he still needs a lot of work but he is the best thing to happen to me. I don't have any children except for him! He is a loving, sweet, energetic, beautiful pup that is such a joy to have in my life. I work during the day so he has access to the yard as well as the house. As soon as I pull up after work I hear his collar jingle and then he pops up at the front window. He greets me with tons of kisses! We spend our nights playing fetch at different fields such as Frontierland Park, Oddsted and Terra Nova. Although we go one tons of walks they are not enough exercise for him...he needs to run! When I first adopted him the SPCA told me he didn't get a long with other dogs. Well, come to find out he LOVES other dogs! We go to the dog park on the weekends and he has a blast! We went to the lake this weekend and he had his first swimming experience (with me anyways). It was great. I want to say thank you to all of you workers and volunteers at Peninsula Humane Society. My baby probably would not be alive today if it was not for you guys. Thank you also, to the great foster parents that take in these animals and care for them while they are finding new homes. I could not ask for anything better! Thank you again. Kate K., Pacifica We adopted three kittens a year ago - the two black kittens were named Blue and Purple. We can't remember the name of the other kitten who was a little puff ball. Here is our story -and a few pictures: My three sons and I visited the shelter many times and came back to adopt 2 black kittens who were siblings. We looked at them in particular because they had these amazing green/grey eyes. We played with three pairs of kittens in the "get to know you" room. One pair chased each other around the room and then would turn around and chase each other the other way. That pair was Blue and Purple. My oldest son insisted on adopting this little puff ball who talked to us the minute we went into the room. I balked at adopting three kittens - that was crazy - adopting two was already pushing it! I called my husband to get his opinion (because he is allergic to cats) and he said three isn't that much worse than two... so we adopted all three of them. We were allowed to take the puff ball home immediately that Saturday and had to wait to pick the other two up on Monday after neutering surgery. We named the puff ball (who was a Maine Coon with an M on his forehead), Tiger. He was very affectionate and only a little bit exploratory in the bathroom we had confined him to for the first night. Little by little he explored out of the bathroom and into the kitchen/living room where we had the food, litter box and kitty kondo. By Monday afternoon when we brought the black kittens home, Tiger thought the place was his own and only his own and acted like it - hogging the food. He definitely staked out his territory when the other two started exploring. It took maybe two or three days before the two black kittens were comfortable enough to chase each other around and under the couch. And then they would reverse the chasing just as they had when we first met them. In the end, we named them after cars: Jaguar, the skinny long black cat, Tesla, the squat sway back black cat, and Tiger, the Main Coon (and he is sometimes known as Fat Cat because his fluffy fur makes him look twice as big as the other two cats). Now it's been a year and it has been awesome having three snuggle bunnies! They are indoor/outdoor cats and love sleeping on the boys' beds. They love climbing on our play structure - they even go down the slide (on their own)! The three cats used to sleep together when they fit on a chair or on the top level of the kitty kondo together but now they are too big to all fit. So, they sleep on one of the beds together. I wish everyone would consider adopting a black cat, or two - they are definitely good luck for us! Thank you! Sonya S., San Carlos Jen & Craig M., South San Francisco This e-mail is a long time coming, but better late than never right? I adopted Pepper (previously known as Serena #A462371) a 7 1/2 year old German Shepherd in December of 2009. My boyfriend and I were nervous to adopt her because she had had mammary gland tumors that were recently removed, but she seemed like such a sweet well behaved dog and my heart went out to her. She immediately took to us when we got home, but her true personality came out a few months later. She LOVES water and squeaky toys!! She's eight years old now, but you would think she's only 18 months old the way she bounces around when you bring out her leash or a squeaky toy. We love watching her play and spoil her rotten! She is a big "dog bed'"potato and has too many toys now and even her own kiddie pool to lay in on the hot days! You can't see the water in the attached picture because we only fill it up a couple of inches so she can lay in it and cool off. But she loves her pool! And any other body of water for that matter (minus bath time of course)! She loves to run and chomp at the waves at the lakes and beaches we take her to. She's also so good natured that we can take her out to eat and she'll lay by us calmly at the outside dining tables. I am very thankful to you guys for taking her in when she was a stray, giving her the necessary surgery she needed, and allowing me to talk directly to the vet about her surgery and health. She is a spry girl loving life and we love having her in ours! Best We adopted Cara (now re-named Kira) about 3 months ago and she is the best dog, and we are so happy to have her! We are so very thankful to all the staff and Cole, Kira’s foster dad for taking such wonderful care of her for the past 2 ½ years before we got her. I am so amazed that nobody wanted her sooner and I guess she was just waiting for us to come and get her to take her home! She gets along wonderfully with our 2 kitties and gets along great with the dogs at the doggie day care her dad works at. We couldn’t have asked for a better companion. Sincerely, Elise & Adam V., Santa Clara We recently adopted Jetty Bits, now Cricket, and could not be happier. We are so thankful to her foster mom, Olivia, and all the shelter staff for taking such wonderful care of her while she awaited her forever home. She is a joy to have in our home, well behaved and a wonderful companion. She keeps me smiling and laughing and never leaves my side. We're still working on kitty introductions, but I know that eventually they'll all be great friends (or, at the very least, civil housemates!). Thank you for all the hard work you do on behalf of our furry friends. Sincerely, Ellen and Matt D., Santa Rosa Caryn and John, Burlingame We would like to share with you these pictures of Lucas who has been a wonderful addition to our family! He fits in perfectly and has been very well behaved. We love him so much! Thank You for helping us find Lucas. His name at the SPCA was "Mr. Smithers". His card said he was a "Terrier Mix". DNA tests show that he is 50% Chihuahua and 50% Shihtzu! He is adorable and we love him so much! Max (Max lives with Karen and Bob M.), Hillsborough With Much Appreciation, Ariella, Los Angeles Ryan and Nicole, Davis Dave and Tiffany, Burlingame I just wanted to express how grateful I am to you for the care you provided to the newest addition to our family, during his stay at the Peninsula Humane Society. We adopted Turnip (Now named Doiley) about a month ago, and don't know how we ever got by without him! As i'm writing this letter he's on my lap showering me with kisses. We initially came in with the intention of a big dog, but the second I laid eyes on Doiley he chose me! He's so affection and friendly that he brings a smile to the face of every new person he meets! When he's not being showered with attention he enjoys laying in my bed (even though he has four of his own), going to the dog park, basking in the sun, scavenging for treats, or playing with his housemates Sweetie the chihuahua, and Mia the cat. Thank You so much! PS: enclosed are two pictures of Doiley to show you how he's doing in his new home! The Perucho Family, San Bruno After seeing Happy Tails on your website (which I LOVE), I thought I would send a note about Billie Girl, who we adopted from PHS January 2002. Ever since she came home with us she has been the center of our attention and we couldn't imagine our lives without her! She has so much love to give and we can't help but spoil her so! She is very spunky and loves everyone (and everyone loves her!). We are glad we went to PHS on a whim that day because we saw her and instantly fell in love - it was meant to be.....eight years later she's still as spunky and happy as can be. Thank you so much!!! Oh, my husband and I vow to only adopt dogs from shelters ever since Billie Girl - the greatest gift of all!!! Thanks again, We weren't sure how Mikey would do with cats, but he has been fine right from day one with our cat Kid. She quickly trained him that she's in charge, and he's okay with that. There's no stress at all between the two, and Kid seems to be happy with a more eventful household and sleeps a little bit less (maybe 23 hours a day reduced to 22 hours). Lately they're even greeting us together at the door when we get home from work, and will sleep with only a few feet between them. Mikey has truly changed our lives. He has brought so much love into the household in such a short amount of time - I couldn't imagine watching TV without him sprawled across my legs or his head in my lap. I never thought I'd become a morning person, but I actually enjoy getting up at 6:30 am for our daily journey down to the beach. I've even started jogging every evening thanks to Mikey, who runs right by my side! We want to thank you so much for helping us adopt this guy, and hope that others will consider older, shy dogs too - this one is the perfect companion. Thanks again! Jen and Peter - San Francisco, CA Ashley Marie & Chewy, San Mateo, CA P.S. Chewy also has some new cat & dog brothers (Moku- the Lilac Siamese cat & Nemo formally "Turtle"- the Chihuahua Mix), that we were lucky enough to adopt last year. Just wanted to drop a line about our little dog Joey. When we saw him in his cage we thought he was just the most adorable dog. We thought about adopting him but wanted to think about it overnight. We decided he was what we wanted. We adopted him in October 2009. We kept his same name. We have a Black Miniature Schnauzer named Max and they get along pretty good. At times, they like to play rough. When we adopted Joey, he had no information about him. Sad to know that someone would just leave him without any info. He has totally fit in with our family… He gives Max a run for his money. I don’t think he had a good life prior as he is skittish about a lot of things. We constantly reassure him. Anyways, we love Joey and am glad that we were able to adopt him. Michelle P. In May 2009, we adopted Lucy, formerly Muffin, and right from the start she became a treasured member of our family. We can't imagine our life without her! She's quite a character, with her little snuffles and loud snoring, and she enjoys spending her days playing with her tennis balls and Nylabone, following us around the house, hoping that food drops on the floor, and doing her 'happy dance' whenever we come home. She's currently snuggled up next to me on the couch, which is one of her all-time favorite pastimes. Our extended families adore her, and fight over who gets dog-sitting privileges when we go out of town. It's nearly impossible to take her for a 'quick walk' without kids and passersby stopping to pet Lucy and exclaim over what a cute pup she is...and we're always quick to tell them that she's a good girl too! Best, Sitting next to me as I write this is the little terrier formerly known as Butters. My niece named him Willow. He is adapting to his new lifestyle quite well, and everyone really loves him. Willow is certainly not what I had planned when I considered bringing another dog into my home for the first time in five years. I thought that I would eventually find a hound or similar larger breed who could get around the steep terrain around the home. I had not considered another small dog who would be confined to the minimal flat area close to home, and who would need constant supervision while outside. What I also did not consider is that Willow is small enough that he can go with me everywhere, so does not need to be left at home. I spend much of my time in Scott’s Valley and Santa Cruz, and work in the car. (I am a garden columnist, so spend much of my time writing and responding to e-mail on the computer.) Willow sits in the driver’s seat next to me as I work, and often convinces me to take him out for walks on West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz, or wherever we happen to be working at the time. When we go downtown on Sunday morning, he really enjoys walking around North Santa Cruz Avenue in Los Gatos and meeting all the other dogs. He is much more social than I am. When we do get home late in the day, he does not seem to mind not being able to go outside alone, and being confined to his limited area close to home. We can not see any of the neighbors from home, but Willow really enjoys walking to their homes and visiting with other dogs. One of his best friends is an elderly black Labrador retriever who lives next door to the north. Willow is remarkably compatible with children, even though I was initially hesitant about him interacting with them. The only difficulty that we have had so far was when we left your facility. Willow watched out the back window of the car and whimpered softly. He did not want to leave. I really felt badly for him; but I am confident that he enjoys his lifestyle here. Thank you so much for arranging the adoption of Willow. I intend to provide him with a good home and lifestyle. The enclosed picture is Willow on West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz, with the wharf in the background. Sincerely, Here is Samantha, formerly Muneca, adopted May 2009. She is a great dog with lots of love to give. The best part is that she saved me one night when our home was broken into- the burglar saw Sam move towards him and he ran away! Needless to say, she is part of the family and we love to bring her with us where ever we go (her "smile" always wins people over). She may be a big dog, but she loves to snuggle and give hugs. She is the best thing that has happened to us and we can't thank you enough for helping us find the dog we always wanted. Jason and Karen V., Burlingame Hello: We just wanted to show you an updated photo of Marley (formerly Ninja). We adopted him in September and he's truly been a wonderful addition to our family. He's very happy-go-lucky and gets along with everyone (including people) in our neighborhood. We wish everyone at the Peninsula Humane Society a Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year. Sincerley, Our update to show you our "Best Friend" Sadie. Originally her name was Honey. We adopted her June '02 and she is the best companion! She is sweet, friendly and always smiling. When we first took her home she was so shy. Then she completely came out of her shyness. She absolutely loves going for walks, and being outside with us. She loves people, is so smart and knows lots of tricks. She loves to cuddle and goes everywhere with us.... Joan and Bob K., San Bruno Sorry it has taken me so long to email you an update on Darius. The drive down to San Diego (where we live) was very peaceful. He slept pretty much the whole way! Upon arrival, he immediately explored his new home. He has claimed his favorite spot on the couch, which happens to be my husband's also, but they share just fine. In fact, Darius has taken a huge liking to my husband. They are best buds! Attached is a photo of Darius doing one of his favorite activities: watching the neighborhood from our front door. He lets us know when he wants to see outside by meowing at the door. Another favorite activity is having someone play 'laser' with him. We bought him many toys, but his absolute favorite is the laser pointer. He sleeps with us at night, and is a polite bed-mate (when he lays down to sleep, he pretty much stays put). He graciously greets all visitors when they arrive (I'm sure it's just to be sure he gets a scratch on the head). He is such a mellow and pleasant pet, and the PERFECT addition to our family. Thank you so much! Sincerely, About a month ago my daughter and I adopted Leila. She has been absolutely a joy to have around!!! She is so much fun and loving. My little girl thinks we should have named her wiggles because when she is happy, and wags her tail her whole body wiggles from side to side. Not only is she well behaved and trained she is loved by our entire neighborhood. We are currently training Leila to walk down the aisle for my upcoming wedding...She is the ring bearer!! =) Thanks for bringing our family closer together PHS My daughter especially loves her!!! Thanks for all your help and everything!!! When I took Bruce to the vet to get his first check up the vet was amazed he told me that every week or so a dog comes in that he wants to take home himself and he said he hadn’t seen one for a few weeks and that Bruce just takes the cake! And hes right Bruce is absolutely fantastic! We go running around the panhandle every morning and to golden gate park later in the day where he plays with all his friends. He loves playing with other dogs in the park every day his doggy friends range from little puppies or little pug dogs to Burmese mountain dogs and from dogs who live in big cozy homes to homeless dogs who live in the park with their owners, there is no dog who isn’t his friend. And there certainly isn’t a person whos not his friend. Bruce loves little kids and people he can be a little shy sometimes with adults but gets over it in about oh 3 seconds... P.S. im sorry this letter is soooo long I just couldn’t not write as much as I did and I could go on BELIEVE ME. So if you’d like to skip all the juicy details then let me tell you this; Bruce is the most amazing dog ever! I love him sooo much and would’nt give him up for the world. Sincerely- Alexandra P., San Francisco We adopted our cat Smow (he was called Sylvanin when he was with you) during the July Adopt-a-thon, and he's already a part of the family. Within minutes of arriving at our apartment he wanted to explore and snuggle. No hiding under the bed, no litterbox problems, just a happy cat enjoying his new home. The picture we're sending is of Smow in one of his favorite spots, perched on the back of our couch. He loves sleeping on his favorite blanket, playing with cardboard tubes, sitting on laps, and purring when we scratch behind his ears and rub his belly. He always has something to say! Thank for matching us up with the best cat in the world! Anna and Adam, Burlingame Our experience with the SPCA here on the Peninsula is two-fold. We had to bring "Little Cat" in over a month and a half ago to be "put to sleep". She was 20 years and two months old and just wore out. We were so impressed with the kindness and consideration we received from your staff. It was an extremely sad, hard day for us but your staff couldn't have been nicer and more caring. We thank you, thank you for that. We just wanted to say thank you. You are A1+ in our book! Sincerely, Our beloved Samantha who we got from the Humane Society 17 years ago passed away due to kidney failure. It took me awhile to put this message together because it is too heartbreaking for me. She is always in our heart and her place is irreplaceable. I just wanted to send you a huge THANK YOU from Daisy and Jasmine. We adopted the deemed “wild and untrainable” Daisy a few weeks ago. Upon meeting Daisy and seeing her interact in the play yard with our other dog Jasmine, I knew they were soul mates! Jasmine and Daisy get along fantastic, and are almost inseparable now. Daisy quickly picked up the potty routine from Jasmine, and we have not had any “markings” in the house, of which she was apparently notorious for. They love to play tug-o-war with their toys, chase each other around, and are getting pretty good at walking together on the double-lead around the neighborhood. Any worry we had in regards to training, wild behavior, the transition to a new home, and the two dogs getting along, are out the window. I’m not sure where the “wild and untrainable” Daisy is, because she didn’t come home with us!! We couldn’t have adopted a better “sister” for Jasmine. Thank you so much!! Katie and Eddie N., San Mateo Hi, my name is Abigail, Abby for short (formerly known as “Tina” at PHS). My adoptive brother Rupert and I want to say thank you to the kind doctors, staff and volunteers at PHS for giving us a chance at life, and a good life at that!! Rupert and I didn’t know one other until the day nine months ago when our Foster Moms brought us to PHS to meet our adoptive Mom. You could say that we both insisted on going home with her that day. It is hard to remember how difficult things were for me when I first came to PHS. I was around a year and a half old, stray, and pregnant. There were many dedicated doctors and volunteers that patiently took care of me despite my extreme fear and some health issues. I had a condition that made it painful to open my constantly irritated eyes that made me cranky all the time (which as since been surgically corrected by PHS doctors – thank you PHS doctors!). They tell me that I was so afraid and stressed out at the shelter that at one point I badly hurt my leg in the bars of my cage. After nearly three difficult months at the shelter, Sue, one of the kind volunteers at PHS agreed to take me in as a Foster. At her home My brother Rupert had a hard time of it too. He and his biological sister were found as stray kittens and taken in as Fosters by Anika (a PHS employee) for three months as well. He’s now a totally sweet and easygoing fellow that I love to snuggle and play with. Our Mom and extended family give us lots and lots of love and play time so we’re both thriving. I’m still uncertain about new people and typically hide when people I don’t know come to our home, but I don’t stay away too long (It is sinking in that Mom doesn’t let mean people into the house). We have a mellow 15year old canine sister Maggie that we both get along with. When we aren’t snuggling together or playing, Rupert and I tend hang out near (and frequently on) Mom when she is home from work or sleeping; we do so love it when she is home from work. Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts, Abby (aka “Tina” A424589) and Rupert (A435926) P.S. Our Mom says to tell you that she can’t imagine not having us in her life and is forever grateful to PHS for not giving up on Rupert and myself and bringing us all together. Rosa S. Trixie the Budgie here (#A450539). Since I learned to use the computer (!) I thought I’d let you know that I’ve settled in my new home quite well. When Mommy brought me home I spent 2 days looking not too happy in a little house (cage). Then Mommy decorated my REAL house and put me in it and I knew I was home. I have lots of perches, and a ladder that tastes really good and that I like to climb…mostly up the back side and between the rungs. I have some balls that I like to climb and swing on, and a tic-tac-toe that is lots of fun…even if I usually end up taking a bath in my water dish. I have a friend who lives in a mirror who is very good looking. Mommy was encouraging me to come out of my house by drawing attention to my front door, but I didn’t fall for it. Then last week, my Auntie said that she would buy me a jungle gym if I came out…and on Wednesday….away I flew ! I got to see my big brother Buddy (adopted last year ) who lives in the living room I can hardly wait for my new toys to arrive! Thanks for taking such good care of me until I found my forever home…now if only that jungle gym would arrive…a girl always needs more toys! Wishing you many sprays of millet…. Trixie Tate is doing wonderful at home and loves his walks. As stated in his personal profile at the SPCA, he loves his stuffed animals, a mallard duck and 2 hedgehogs. Tate can never get enough treats, as pretty much anything thats crunchy will do. As I watch him as I'm writing this, he is sprawled out on the cool kitchen floor awaiting his daily jog around the block. Tate is a joy to have in the home and everyone who meets him falls in love with him instantly. Although people are a little intimidated by his look when we walk around the neighborhood, they always find he's a big baby in the end. To end this, a quick word to Tates previous family. Please know Tate is in very good hands and is doing great here in the bay area. A vet check up revealed a clean bill of health, although he needs to eat a little bit more to gain some weight (that is being taken care of quickly though :). Tate has another loving home and everyone is glad to have him part of the family. I thank you for taking care of such a wonderful dog. -Kevin M., Belmont We want to thank you SO much for the wonderful experience we had adopting Princess. We LOVE her to pieces - she is so precious and she has made our family so happy! She fits right in with our family of five and our old lab Brownie. When we were adopting Princess, your staff found she had a hernia. One week later, she was scheduled for the surgery at your clinic. The Chief Veterinarian, Dr. Janowitz, was wonderful! She provided great care for Princess and continued to answer questions we had about her, as she healed. She is such a lovely dog and we are so happy she is part of our lives! Thank you so much for all the good work you do! We had a great experience adopting Princess and we will ALWAYS recommend the Peninsula Humane Society as a great place to get a pet! Princess is being treated like royalty here at home and we are thrilled with her! All the best, I adopted Leilani two weeks ago. She is such a sweet and affectionate girl. She was a bit shy at first but now she runs around confidently, jumps under covers, rolls over and puts on all kinds of shows that makes me laugh. She seems to love her new home. I love having her. She brings so much joy to me. She met my whole family and loves everyone as much as we love her. She even has a new name: Tzipa! Thank you SPCA for doing such a wonderful job in providing shelter and new homes for these special animals Ariella W., San Mateo Raven Kim M . Redwood City Thought I'd send you an update on one of your former residents, this is Dexter! (He was known as Tigre when we adopted him). He's been with us a little over a month now and seems to feel right at home here. He loves to play and never fails to make us laugh with his silly antics, he really is a clown! He is also incredibly intelligent, he watches all that we do with great curiosity and he is a very quick learner. He is also a very sweet and loving boy, he likes to share our bed in the morning, which causes us to move over as he isn't exactly small! He never fails to bring a smile to our faces. Thank you so much for caring for him and bringing us together, he really is a wonderful addition to our home. Thank you for all that you do for the animals in your care, you are truly appreciated. Danielle and Scott C. Redwood City It's been over a month since Yoshi came to live with me, and I thought maybe I'd drop you a note to let him know how he's doing. J. Tambe If I was to tell you how he made my life a daily Happy Ending I would probably take up the entire website. Everyday was a new adventure for this boy from pulling a 25 pound ham out of the refrigerator and devouring it, to being a Therapy Dog that actually got a young woman to come out of her shell. His favorite hobby other then food was chasing squirrels, Skip only had 3 legs but he would get down on that front leg and shoot out like a bullet to catch a squirrel (which he never did). I used to look forward to waking up in the morning and seeing the constant smile and wagging tail that would greet me and to coming home at night to see this wonderful boy that made me feel happy regardless of how my day went. I will miss my boy and I thank PHS and Skip for giving me 18 years of Happy Endings :) Paula M., San Bruno Greetings! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for our recent addition to the family - Bessie! She has been nothing but a non-stop charmer since the day we brought her home. As you know, Bessie is a master at sitting and shaking a hand but what you may not know is that we currently have her enrolled with a trainer, who has been bringing out many hidden qualities in Bessie that we didn't know about yet. She now walks happily on a loose leash, three times a day, sans gentle leader. :) I can honestly say that we spoil her because she can never get enough of cuddling up with Billy or I on the couch or sniffing our faces only to be hugged in return. Her exuberance, energy and wit make her a joy to be around everyday. We simply love her. Though she may have been at the shelter for a long time, Billy and I cannot thank you all enough for keeping her safe until we could meet her. Sincerely, I wanted to let you know how much we love our cat Gucci (adopted as Chelsea). My boyfriend and I adopted Gucci the day after Christmas, 2007. She was about 4.5 years old then. She’s a tiny, very sweet, mellow yet talkative cat. She greets us when we come home from work and wakes us up every morning for breakfast. We are so happy with her that we’re thinking about coming down to PHS to find her a playmate. See you guys soon! Cassie A., Pacfiica Just wanted to give you an update about Bolt. He loves his new home! We take him out on long walks and play with him a lot. He's very well behaved and so far has not had any accidents in the house. We have also changed his name to Pepi and he is beginning to learn his name. He is also learning how to "sit" on command, but he hasn't quite mastered that yet. We can tell that he enjoys our company and he gets excited when anyone comes home. He greets us with lots of love :) Kristy Y. Our golden retriever is in love with the cat and they are very cute snuggling together at night. I've never seen a dog and cat so affectionate! Thanks again and keep up the good work! Laura K., El Granada I attached few pictures from last Christmas when he was almost 11 years old since I recall that I had seen picures of adopted pets at the shelter facilities. Peter S., Tucson, AZ Just wanted to pass along a recent holiday photo of Jezebel, Spike, and Bella – who were all adopted from PHS. How, you might ask, did we manage to get the three of them to sit posed long enough to take a picture? We like to think of it as a holiday miracle. Thanks PHS for everything you do and for providing animals with the opportunity to find new families who can love (and spoil) them. Rowena & Michael (and Jezebel, Spike, & Bella), Menlo Park I wanted to tell you what an "Angel" my newly adopted friend has become. Now named Winnie, I adopted him a little over two weeks ago and now can truly say I could not have asked for a better dog. He loves everyone and everything and has really added something extra to my life. Thanks so much for your help in finding the best companion for me! Angelina I adopted Siena Sky last November. She is doing great!!! Presently we are taking PHS Dog Obedience Classes and she is having a ball making new friends and learning. Although her story when she was left at the PHS was she loved to chase cats (which she still does) she has become very motherly to the two I have at home. She was a little shy at first around people but has come out of her shell. She loves her walks, going to the beach, playing at the dog park and hanging with her dog buddies. Everyone stops and asks what type of dog is she and I say a happy dog!!! She's not fond of barrettes or sweaters but will let me dress her once in a while – she puts up with it for me. As you can see from this picture she loves to shop – just like her mom! I am so glad I adopted her. I love her very much. Thank you PHS! Woof! I just had to share some pics of my little Lily. She is a riot, and comes to work with me every day. She has my 3 pit bulls in line, but has no shame when it is cold – she snuggles right up to them. She has learned that if she first covers the pit bull sleeping on the couch with blankets then SHE climbs in, she has locked in a good source of heat. Clever dog! She has completely recovered from her cough and is full of personality. She spins, squeaks, play bows…loves sleeping in laps and any lap will do. 4 lb dog with 104 lbs of personality. All the best, Allison L. This is Cuddles. We adopted her in November, (her name was Peanut at the PHS). She loves wrapping paper and LOVES stealing pens from my computer desk. Its so funny. She follows JJ (11 yrs old) like a puppy. She sleeps on JJ, she follows her from room to room. LOL. What a precious gift you gave us. Cuddles is a very special addition to our family and we thank all of the Peninsula Humane Society for helping us find our perfect new 'daughter'. Janet and Janet Jr. B. Thank you all so much for helping to bring the perfect pet - our The Saisi Family, Burlingame We now live in Santa Fe, New Mexico - I love the sunshine! I have my own room with lots of climbing branches, basking sites, special lights that allow me to absorb Vitamin D3, a tub to bathe in, a humidifier to replicate my natural environment, and a new plate of fresh greens and assorted veggies every day. Life is good and my mom loves me very much. Lisa B., Santa Fe, NM Thank you for letting Adrian and me bring the feisty Mona into our lives. We and our other dog, Max, love her so much. Max adores playing with his new pal immensely and she simply revels in cuddling with us. We so enjoy showering her with the love and attention she deserves. She's a great dog and we wanted to let you know how thankful we are to have her in our family! All the best, Jamie S ., San Mateo Barry L., San Mateo I wanted to write a note of thanks and Happy Holidays to your wonderful staff, for the loving care they provide to the animals at PHS Shelter. Our elderly cat passed away last year. After much discussion, in September we adopted a kitten from PHS, thinking we would give a cat in need a happy ending. Instead, it was Smokey that gave the happy ending to us! We tell each other every day, how lucky we are to have this little lover boy, who brings us so much joy. Smokey is the sweetest, most gentle cat you could know, everyone who meets him falls in love with him. He is our alarm clock in the morning, waking us up with a gentle nibble to our ears or chin, and the first to greet you as you walk in the door at the end of a busy day, usually talking the whole way, with a variety of meows and chirps. He's smart, he plays "fetch" and even opens cabinet doors! He loves to keep his owners company, no matter where they may be, and even sits tub side while mom takes a bubble bath! His capacity for love is huge. Every day, he gives us unconditional love and joy. We are so thankful he is part of our family. Sincerely, Gemma, Pacifica We wanted to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving. Noobi is having a great time here and we are very happy to have him in our family. Will decided that he wanted to change Noobi's name to Buddy and we transitioned him into the name slowly using both for a while. Buddy and Pepper are best of friends; enjoying a good wrestle every evening. He has calmed down and realized that Pepper is his best friend. They are almost inseparable. Our Cocker Patches seems to enjoy all the action and tries to join in at times but usually just watches. We hope all is well with you - The Abrams - Lock, Dogs! and Barrel, San Mateo Love, 2 years ago, I adopted Jeeves (Chevelle) from your shelter. He has been a tremendously meaningful addition to my life and has become quite an integral part of my family (my mother has grown especially attached). We had an adventure this summer as I got married and moved across the country to New York state - we couldn't bare to put him on a plane, so we loaded up the car with a spot for him to curl up and go to sleep in. He learned to swim by the Grand Tetons, learned what a thunderstorm was and as of just a week ago, learned about snow. I really think he's the best dog ever and wanted to express my gratitude for all the things that you do to help animals like him. Attached is a picture of him sleeping in the car on our exodus and a more formal photo of him at our campgrounds in Minnesota. My boyfriend, Sean, and I adopted Milton, "Miltie", from you a while back. I've attached a couple of his pictures. She's currently sharing a 65 gallon tank with a couple of little red devils and a pearl gourami. Sean found a 125 gallon tank which Sean is preparing to move Miltie and friends into. She enjoys rearranging her "furniture", and can be quite noisy while doing so! As I type, she is creating a new nest. Guess she got tired with the old one. Sean added bubbles to her tank, which she really seems to enjoy. Dear PHS and ASPCA, My family and I adopted our loving little chihuahua/ pug mix, Pina, from the shelter about a year ir two ago. She is a loving and caring little dog who pleases everyone. Pina has seemed to attach to my mother, Adele, she is always by her side and never leaves it except maybe for a piece of bacon! Thank u so much for giving us the opportunity for adopting a shelter animal. We also adopted a puppy "Herbie" whos name is now Spoti. Pina is like a mother ti him. Again thanks for what you do at the humane society and the work you put in to giving these animals a loving and nurturing home! Spoti, Pina, other animals we have adopted, and Adele, Joe, Sylvie, and the kids (Burlingame) You posted a picture of Yuki on your Happy Tails website and I thought I'd send you 1 more that we got done by a good photographer since we adopted another husky to keep Yuki company... she has grown to be a beautiful, loving and compassionate husky that always wants to sit right by our side!! Thanks, Jon, Jolene and Chalka Blackie is flourishing in our household. He loves our other 3 cats and plays with our other two boys, Pouncer and Charlie, very often. Blackie took up his new job position as the 'living cat alarm clock' allowing our only female cat Lucky to retire. He wakes us up every morning on time for work. Unfortunately, he also does that on our days off and holidays. Blackie is very friendly, vocal, and active. He likes to jump up on cabinets and dig through the recycling bags of shredded paper. Toys are scattered everywhere in nearly every room of our house. We all love Blackie and are glad that we adopted him. He has opened our eyes to accepting black cats everywhere. This black cat has brought us good luck Nicholine L., Daly City The moment we saw Rex bundled up with his brothers and sisters one December morning, I knew he was the perfect match. We fell in love with the little puppy that was sound asleep with his 4 paws stretched to the air. With 7 weeks of age, we new raising Rex was going to be a big responsibility. Rex has taught us about patience and unconditional love no matter how many leashes he's chewed through or how many lip balms he's eaten. Rex has made everyday a learning experience for first time dog owners like us. Waking up every morning to our little bundle of joy has truly made us grateful for our decision in adopting and saving this beautiful puppy. Thank you SPCA for everything! "Berex" (Lex, Belen & Rex), San Mateo Diamond here. Thank you for finding my new home for me. I have been here about a month now, and I am settling in. My main duties at my new abode include sleeping in till noon, lying around the back yard in the sun, rolling in the dirt, and being a varmint control officer. I'm still trying very hard to get along with the other cat that resides here, and things are getting better, but I will be the alfa cat soon. I miss all my friends at the PHS, but am happier that I have found a home to call my own. Love Diamond (San Mateo) PS My new name is Ozzy Tasha C., Burlingame Laura and Steve Kylie is now 3! We got her at 6 months. She had been given a males name, but I cannot recall what that was. She is a little kitty but now weighs 8.lbs 3 oz. We love her so much! She is a happy healthy indoor baby and the vet says she is perfect health wise. Thank you! We wanted to thank you for for everything that you have done for the animals of San Mateo County. A few years ago we adopted a fabulous pit mix from your shelter. We never could have imagined the amount of love and joy that she would bring into our hearts. Every morning we are greeted by her smiling face and wagging tail. Thank you for saving her from a life of cruelty and neglect. Now, three years on, I cannot tell you what a joy it has been having Becky, my 13 year old German Shepherd mix, in my life. I met Becky at one of your PHS promotions at Hillsdale Mall in San Mateo a few years back and instantly fell in love with this wonderful pet. At the time, my life was at a low ebb; I had broken up with my girlfriend, had been laid off from my job, and had family issues to deal with. The year previously, I had lost my 14 year old Doberman-Lab Mix, Sasha, also an adopted dog from the PHS. I adopted a domestic short hair kitty back in January 08. She was the first one I saw in the cages and I decided I wanted to look at her. I picked out other kitties to look at, but none seemed to capture my attention. The society was about to close and I decided to look at one more kitty. It was the first kitty that I saw. She had no name on her chart so immediately my fiancé and I knew that her name would be Poker Dice (We like playing Poker and Dice just seemed to go good with it). As soon as she walked into the room she came right up to me. I noticed that she had a crinkled ear and to me that gave her character. It made me think about all the people that probably didn’t want to look at her because she was different. That didn’t bother me though. We took her home and she made herself right at home. She had an ear infection, but the vet took care of that the following week. She surely fits in our family! She waits for me at the door, she sleeps next to me at night, and she greets me every morning. We take her on trips and she doesn’t seem to mind the car trips. We had a birthday party for her in May (she turned two) and we bought her a kitty condo (which she loves!). All I can say is thank you so much for taking care of my little Poker Dice. I know that she was from Hayward and from what I was told at the Humane Society a family noticed she was pregnant and they took her in until she had the kittens. Afterwards, they decided to take her to the Humane Society in San Mateo because they heard it was a much cleaner facility. I couldn’t be anymore thankful for what you did for her. So thank you. Poker Dice and myself will never be able to express our gratitude. We wanted to thank you and Queso's foster dad Tim for giving us the opportunity to adopt Queso. We had Coco already and wanted to add another member to our family. So, we came across Queso and fell in love. He is doing great and we love him very much!...Coco and Queso are like two peas in a pod! When they go outside in the backyard they wait for each other, even when we go for walks they have to walk right next to each other. They bring their toys out in the backyard with them and play tug of war and just the other day I caught them laying on the lounge chairs together with their heads pointed towards the sun!...So once again thank you for Queso!...My mother, Coco, Queso, and I are having such a great time together! attached is a picture of Coco and Queso laying on my bed under the covers together! We wanted to formally thank you for bringing Riko into our lives. We were told that he had no name upon arrival so we took the liberty of naming him Riko which in Japanese means clever and wise. We have never had such a sweet and intelligent dog! He fits perfectly into our family and loves everyone unconditionally. When we brought him home he was shy and timid and would hardly leave our sides, however he has come out of his little shell and now loves to play romp and run around our big backyard. He looks forward to his play dates with Kylie, his new best friend, and he especially loves Yuki our other wonderful dog; we constantly find them cuddling in the warm California sun. His favorite things to do are napping, playing with his toys, snuggling, and eating! Our little boy has a voracious appetite! So in short, thank you PHS for giving us the opportunity to meet and bring Riko into our home, we could not be happier to have such a loving addition to our family. I want to thank you and especially Carol for allowing me to meet and adopt my special dog. After several trips to find the right match, I went to PHS on March 17, 2007 and was looking at another dog next to “Patrick” and my friend who was with me said “what about that little one?”…..he came up to me and was so calm, sweet and we knew he was the one. I nursed him back to health, house trained him and today we are learning how to be the best dog and owner together. “Carmello” (new name) is a great guard dog, he loves to meet up with his pals at the dog park, he is an extremely intelligent dog, very handsome and a great companion. I consider myself very fortunate and blessed to have him in the family. He is such a cool dog!!! My mom calls him a movie star! Will be looking for his mate pretty soon. Thank you! I just wanted to take a moment to let you know how well my little dog Rocky has been doing since I brought him home last May. When he first got here, he was overall hesitant and very nervous around new people. He was a little pudgy, had a bum leg and a rough case of kennel cough. Well the leg is still bum but he's not letting that stop him from loving his new life. He runs, well actually he sprints, all over the dog park. He goes right up to new people and new dogs to introduce himself. We've gone to obedience classes and he knows sit, down, stay, shake, roll-over and is really just the coolest little Chihuahua mix ever. He's also physically stronger as well. You can actually feel his little muscles and he's got great stamina. He loves to snuggle, curl up in fuzzy blankies and sleeps under the covers every night. We're pretty much inseparable and I have you to thank for bringing us together. Thanks and keep up the good work. We got Jack in December of 2007. Although when we got him, he wasn't yet named Jack. We named him after both Jack Sparrow from Pirates of the Caribbean and Jack Dawson from Titanic. We figured he could be both an adventurer and a lover. Jack has proved to be an adventurer. Since he lived most of his live in a cage before we got him, he didn't get the opportunity to explore as he does now. Now he gets the opportunity to explore our backyard and the coast side of California. He is a lover as well as a explorer, he likes to be with people. There is no where in the house Jack would rather be then with his family and with his best bud Megan (our other dog). From all the members of the Rose family we would like to thank the Humane Society for bringing Jack into our home and for all the work they do. A couple months ago we lost our 10 year old dog, Cuba, who we adopted from PHS 9 years ago. Soon after, my husband and I decided the only way to honor him was to go to PHS and adopt another dog. Since I’m a volunteer at PHS, I knew there were 5 dogs that had been at the shelter for a very long time and they all needed a home desperately. As we entered PHS, I let my heart guide me. The first dog we looked at was Daisy – she’d been at PHS for 9 months and for some strange reason, no one ever inquired about her. My husband is a softy, so I knew the first dog we looked at would be the dog we’d take home. Daisy has adjusted to our home as if she’s lived here for years. She respects our 7 year old dog (also a PHS alumnus) as well as our 18 year old cat. Although we often ask ourselves how such a sweet dog could’ve been overlooked for so long, we’re thankful that she was – she’s truly an angel, and she’s our angel! Hello, this is Shadow checking in! I am happily settled into my new home and I have learned to get along with the dogs here (although I do have to compete with Annie the dog for the sunny spots...FYI, she also came from PHS a year ago). I want to thank PHS for all the care that you provided to me. Thank you to the humane officer who picked me up when I was abandoned, the vet staff who healed my injuries, the animal care technicians who made sure that I was clean, fed and comfortable every day, the behavior department who quickly determined what a great guy I was, the volunteer staff who advocated for me, and finally, the customer service department who processed my adoption with such enthusiasm. Black cats are often overlooked in shelters, and I am very grateful that PHS gives us all a chance for a better life. By the way, my new Mom thinks that black cats are smarter than other cats, and I have to say that I cannot disagree with that conclusion! Attached are some pics of Yuki! My husband and I are enjoying her so much, so thank you for all the hard work you do at the shelter! Thanks too for Yuki's spring photo! We got it in the mail this week and it is so adorable! I will send more pics after I take more this weekend of Yuki's room and her yard! Best, Pictures of my wonderful new kitties from PHS are attached. Abby (black and white) and Belle (formerly Aspen is gray and white). The girls are adapting nicely. They are still a bit shy and skittish, but have come out of their shells quite a bit in the last two months. Abby is on a diet, and trys to eat Belle's food at every possible chance. Both enjoy taking over both the couch as well as the bed. They love to run up and down the hallway and chase their toys and each other. We are enjoying them thoroughly! Today, Merlin is a big cat -- he's all muscle. His brother Loki is much smaller in size, but loves to wrestle with Merlin. When Merlin isn't sprawled on his back on the chair, snoring away, he's chirping for My husband and I agree that our lives were pretty darn Thank you PHS for all you do for the kitties!
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