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Success Stories
If you would like to share your success story about an animal adopted from NFHS, please email Cathy at
My family and I recently adopted Jewel aka \"Cover Girl\" she is the most amazing cat very affectionate and loving. She is adapting well in our home and will continue to for many years to come. Thank-You NFHS!
Rozlen formerly known as Jocelyn To the volunteers at the mall:When we got home J quickly went from the shelter box into the covered litter box.She stayed there for a few days,slinking out to eat or to watch me.She did no2 on the sofa twice :(, once when I was out and once when I was in bed.During the second week she sneaked into the basement while I was doing laundry.She was very happy down there,wanting nothing to do with me anymore,not a good thing.After a couple of days I was able to get her back upstairs and I shut the basement door.That night she sadly meowed by the door but I didn't open it.That night she got into the living room and did no2 on the sofa again!This past week she has decided to live under my bed.She no longer slinks to her dish but walks upright and comes out more often.She still seems nervous about being touched but seems to enjoy being spoken too as the picture shows,she seems to be smiling:).She hasn't left any more surprises on the sofa,maybe the barricades are better or maybe she's accepting her situation.As Erin predicted there have been times when I wondered if I have done the right thing but then I look at that cute face,hear her purr and remember that she probably has never had a true home before and I think I have done the right thing.Some people think she should have a feline friend,and sometimes I agree.Hopefully she will figure things out on her own. Sincerely. April S.
Hello,
Sorry it's taken a while to let you know how the 3 female degus we adopted are doing.
We re-named them and gave them Spanish names, since they originate from Chile. They are now Pata (short for Patagonia), Querida and Peka (short form). We can tell you more about the names later.
They are all adjusting well, and really seemed to adapt to their new home pretty quickly. We spend a lot of time with them, so they have lots of attention and they enjoy it.
It took them a little bit to get used to their dust baths, but they are in a routine now and they seem to really enjoy it.
They love dandelion leaves from the grocery store and also little apple tree twigs to chew on. They also like having one or two sunflower seeds as a treat.
They each have their own personality. Pata is fearless. She loves running on her flying saucer wheel, and is very fast. She also likes to lie on her back on top of her grass house and pull herself along by gripping the wire surface above with her front paws.
We got them a house made of woven timothy hay which they love.
We've spent lots of time researching what is ok to give them, so we're very careful that way.
They love to be taken into a bathroom that has been cleared out of anything harmful. We put some of their toys on the floor for them, and they love to run around and explore.
When it's time to clean their cage or take them to the bathroom to run around, they usually are quite eager to go into their "shuttle". We put a big glass jar in their cage, they run into that, then we move them from the jar to their little travel cage. Often they will walk onto our hands to be moved to the other cage as well.
We've tried to get some good pictures, but are still working on that. We'll send some once we have a few that are good.
Just thought you'd like to hear that they're doing very well.
Thanks for your help with adopting them !!!
Sincerely,
Kevin and Lee
To all the wonderful staff at Niagara Falls Humane Society:
I have a wonderful success story about a dog that we adopted from you almost a year ago. Her name is Princess, and she not only is the most wonderful thing that has ever happened to our family but she continues to amaze us every day. She is a pit bull that was in your shelter for 7 months, and the moment that my husband and I saw her on your website, I knew that she was the dog for us. Your description of her couldn't have been better, her constant kisses will brighten anyone's day. She is an advocate for pit bulls everywhere and why we love the breed so much. All f our neighbours were scared of pit bulls because of the media, but once they met Princess, their minds completely changed. When we adopted her, we thought she was agressive towards other dogs, however we found out quickly she just wants to play. Her best friend is our neighbours jack russel terrier, who she plays with on a regular basis. My two children love her with all their hearts, and she takes care of them like they were her own, she comforts them when they have nightmares, and kisses them awake in the morning to make sure they are up for school. We have found out that she is terrified of cats, she runs away from them every time :)
I just wanted to say thankyou on behalf of my family for being a no-kill facility, otherwise we never would have had such a great opportunity with such a wonderful dog.
Sincerely;
Princess' owners
Dear NFHS,
We brought Benny (formerly know as Rodger) home two weeks ago. He has adapted to his new surroundings exceptionally well. Benny loves sleeping on his cat couch, eating, and offering up his love. He has become a new member of our family, and we couldn´t be happier with the success we had adopting from the Niagara Falls Humane Society.
Thank you for the wonderful service you provide.
Sincerely,
Kraig and Kelly
Dear NFHS.
After the passing of my beloved doberman Manson last fall, and facing the impending lifestyle changes approaching retirement brings, I had come to the difficult decision that there were to be no more dogs in my life. They say that people come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. A simple message from Tessa, a subsequent meeting with "Khan" and I can truthfully attest to the fact, that the same holds true for dogs. In just 2 short weeks, I am fully aware of the reason this gentle loving soul found his way into my life. He fills my heart with laughter and pure joy, and he completes this happy home...It is a great testament to his courage and temperment, that despite what was obviously a very painful condition, and continuing rehabilitation process he remains the most loving and cheerful of animals. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. First, for affording him the surgery required to give him the chance for a healthy happy life, and secondly, for allowing me the priveledge of adopting such a wonderful friend. I can assure you that Khan has come into my family "for a lifetime". Most sincerely yours, Wendy Wolff Wolff Run Farm, Sherkston, Ont.
Dakota formerly known as Arian 
Playing outside with buddty Kira 
Gotta love a car ride! Hi,
I took Dakota home 3 weeks ago. She has been amazing since day one. It took a couple days for her to adjust to having full access to her food dish while another dog was around but now she casually eats whenever she likes, usually around the dinner hour. She gets an hour walk each day which has got to be the highlight of her day. Every time I pick up the leash she just goes nuts, I mean bouncing off walls and jumping 5-6 feet straight up in the air. She is very well behaved around other people and dogs. It seems she just wants to cuddle with everyone she meets when she isn´t destroying “indestructible” chew toys. She and Kira spend hours on end running around in the backyard, occasionally coming in to get a quick drink. We welcomed her into the family and in return she gave us her love.
Here are some pictures of her and Kira…sorry for the quality they were taken on a phone.
Cheers!
Zuko formerly known as Motley 
Zuko and his new best friend
To Staff at the Humane Society,
Motley (Zuko) is an amazing addition to our home. He and our other dog Patch are very good friends now. Zuko continues to amaze us on his tricks and behaviours. Patch and Zuko both sleep in my daughters bed, its very crowded but they love it. We would suggest to everyone to check the Humane Society before going to breeders. You are making a difference and could end up getting a fantastic dog like ours. Everyone at the Humane Society is very knowledgeable and friendly. Keep Up the great work!
Attached are some photo's of our handsome Zuko.
Thank You to everyone at the Humane Society,
The Browne Family
Hi,
just wanted to let you know how Peyton (now known as Freya) is doing. It's been 2 weeks since we adopted her. She is doing great and fits in perfectly with our family. She is so completely lovable! We are very happy to have her in our lives. We get lots of walks and cuddle time. We are having some issues with separation anxiety, but with some research, we are getting through it. Can't imagine life without her. We have some more training to do, but she is a quick learner. We are madly in love with her! Thank you.
Heather and Lucan
Hello,
We adopted Tuna and Laylah little over two weeks ago. This was a great idea to bring two cats from same shelter home at once.They are very good together! Leylah is a" big girl "and a little Tuna follows her everywhere and does everything Laylah's way. :) Laylah is still little timid, but she's becoming more confident.
Sincerely,
Viktor&Irina Toufanov
Klyde Hanson formerly known as Hanson To All The staff,
I just wanted to give you an update on Hanson . He adjusted very well to our home and my other 2 cats. At first he gave our curtains and our Christmas tree a good run for their money,but its all good. The kids just love him Everybody adjusted just fine. We have changed Hansons name to Klyde Hanson.
Bye the way my sister has Hansons brother Jonas,that is black and white. He is doing just fine also .my sister says there is never a dull moment with jonas.
I just wanted to thank you for klyde ,I will see you soon.My friend wants to adopt a cat that looks like mine ,so I will be bringing him down.
Tammy DeGrave
Chloe, formerly known as Merry Weather Hi we just wanted to update every one at the human society on how Merry Weather now known as Chloe
is doing ! She is doing great we are sooo blessed to have her and she is just a sweet heart. She has ajusted very well
and is not that afraid of thunder storms any more. She is amazing with my girls. Loves going to the park and long walks. and loves playing with her cousin buddy!
Thanks soo much for helping us adopt her. Will keep you posted again
Hi everyone at the NFHS,
I am emailing you to thank you for giving us Cora (Formally Known As Gypsy). We adopted her from you almost six months ago. She is a black and white, female, 3 year old cat. I have never met a cat more affectionate and sweet than her. Even our little boy cat, Milo, loves her. She is so well-behaved to, she even taught Milo to use the scratching post like she does in instead of my couch like he used to. She was alittle scared to be in her new home at first but now she knows shes home. And she gives us lots of cuddles and kisses to show how grateful she is. Attached are a few pictures of her (She is black and white and Milo is orange). Thank you so much. I hope others will read this and feel encouraged to adopt a pet of their own.
Sincerely,
Theresa and Jamie
Shortbread now Dakota To all at the Niagara Falls Humane Society.
I used your web site to send an update on Shortbread, now Dakota, but couldn't send a photo. Using my mail I was able to send a photo of him. He is doing very well and is very playful as is expected from a pup his age.
Again, thanks so much for setting us up with him. He has brought much happiness into the house hold after we had to put down our last dog a couple of months ago due to health reasons. We will drop by with Dakota to show you his progress.
Have a great Christmas.
Dale and Marlene Rienzo
Hi. :)
My Mom and I adopted a cat named Scarlett from you guys a little while ago and my friend Holly who used to volunteer there told me to send you guys an e-mail to let you know how she is doing. She is doing very well. My whole family loves her, even my Step-Dad who doesn't like cats very much. She loves to climb up our walls and knock decorations off our tree! She sleeps on me while I am sleeping at night and she loves having the run of the house. She is the sweetest cat and I think she enjoys the attention she gets just as much as we enjoy giving it to her. Thank you guys for picking her up and keeping her healthy so that we could adopt her. You guys do great things!
Sincerely,
Jacqueline Sieber
Hi,
My name is Melissa, and I adopted a cat from the Niagara falls Humane Society, about 2 years ago. He was a small black cat, named Juang. We instantly fell in love with him. His name is now Edge. Which matches his personality perfectly. He is playful, loving and beautiful. He moved with us to our new home in Vancouver BC. He was very brave on his plane ride here. I couldn´t imagine my home without his presence, or hearing him meowing in the morning for us to wake up.
Thank you for everything.
Hi there:
About a month and a half ago we adopted both Raggedy Ann and Ellen from the Humane Society. This was our 2nd/3rd adoption of the year, following our March adoption of Zippy also from the Humane Society.
All are doing very well in their new homes thus far and Ellen and Zippy are really becoming very good friends often wrestling and chasing one another around the house. Raggedy Ann got off to a bit of a tougher start as she was often hiding and very timid of the male cat Zippy. However over the last two weeks she has really taken to her new surroundings and is often out trying to be a part of things, and even playing with the other cats.
All of them are doing so well, and we can't thank you enough for allowing us to adopt them and making them a part of our lives. Here are some pictures of them for you to post to the site.
Sincerely,
Matthew, Alexandra and Quinton
Dear staff of the Niagara Falls humane society,
Just Thought I would give you a little update on Gizzy, Gizmo. My name is Claudette, our family adopted Gizmo a month ago. After a couple of really tough weeks, we persevered and showed him tons of attention and a little tough love. He has now calmed down and I believe feeling a little more secure in his new environment. He enjoys his new yard and toys. He has chewed his way through at least 10 tennis balls already. Gizzy is very protective of us and he sometimes gets a little agressive but with a little reassurance he now settles quickly. Gizzy is very loving with all children but is still having a few issues with some men. We are very happy wabout him joining our family. We loved him from the day we brought him home. We overcame the first two weeks with a better understanding of who he was and what he needed from us. Thanks for taking care of him for the time he was with you and we are glad to take over. P.S. He hasn't tried running away from us except for on that first day. He can now go out to play in the yard alone for a little while then comes a sits by the patio door and waits for us to join him.
thanks again from Gizzy and his forever family
Simon When I came home from school one day my mom had told me she adopted a cat from you. I asked what his name was and she said 'Simon' I volunteer with you guys on Saturdays and i remembered what a sweet boy he was. Simon likes to follow me around the house a lot. He constantly purrs and just loves attention. When he thinks he's alone in the basement he will cry until i come down. When my laundry is done he likes to sleep in the dryer on my warm clothes or up in our box of mail on top of the fridge. He's good friends with my two dogs even though he is not very fond of my american eskimo. He is a fantastic addition to my family and we love him very much. He spends his days looking out the living room window and meowing at the cats that come by my house. I love Simon, I call him my son. He's just a great way to brighten up a day and he's so very affectionate. right now he is sound asleep under our christmas tree. Thanks for an amazing pet. He is certainly quite the character. If nobody is loving him up he will lay on his side back feet tucked in, eyes wide as saucers and meow very loud at you until you pet him. Sometimes he runs around the house like a lunatic. He's amazing and im so happy we got him from you.
Hi, my name is Sue Sempf and I adopted Rocky several months ago. I just wanted to update you on how little Rocky is doing, overall he's a great cat. He plays a lot, and he loves dog toys. He's just like a dog, he talks to you and he comes when you call. Since the day he came home he's been the king of the house and bosses the dogs around. He seemed liek he'd lived their his whole life even after only 5 minutes of being home. He enjoys when I take him out on his harness and leash and he's really good when I do. He looks a lot better now, his fur is all shiny and healthy, he's gained weight, and he seems extremely happy. I couldn't have asked for a better cat. Thank you so much NFHS!
Hi NFHS team! I just wanted to give you an update on Bentley (formerly known as Pickles) We adopted him just over a month ago, and since day one he quickly became the center of the household. He is an amazing dog with a hilarious personality. He enjoys his rope toy, and he LOVES his tennis ball(s). His favourite activity is playing fetch, and he is so good that when he brings the ball back to you, he will either place it in your lap or right in your hand and wait for you to throw it again. He is also an absolute sweetheart and loves to lick our faces. If you try to avoid his kisses, he just places his paw on your arm or lap to try to pull you in for more.
We are so happy that we decided to visit the shelter, and that we were given the chance to have Bentley in our lives! Thank you so much for all the work you do!!
We have attached some pictures of Bentley in his forever home :)
- Chelsea & Bryan
Dear Team Niagara,
My spouse and I would just like to give you an update on the two girls we adopted, Heartley and Marny. We chose to keep their names because we kind of liked them, though they have many other names. Heartley has become known as "Kitchen cat" because she can always be found laying directly in the middle of our kitchen. She just loves the kitchen and we can't figure out why.
We decided to adopt from Niagara Humane Society when we stumbled along the shelter in the mall. We couldn't help but stop to visit some kitties. When we met the friendly staff and overly friendly cats, we decided your shelter was the best place to adopt from. A month later when we were all settled into our new place we decided to visit the shelter to adopt one cat, and came home with two. They swindled their way into our hearts.
Both are absolutly full of mischief and make us laugh on a hourly basis. And love to eat everything. We don't let them, but they try to regardless. So far the only thing that they have turned away from has been salt and vinegar chips! They even like pumpkins! Both sat curiously around me and the pumpkins as I carved them on the floor, and then purred as the licked the pieces that were carved. As you can see, they also took over a box of dishes in the kitchen that we planned to get rid of... they enjoy sleeping their while we cook.
We thank-you for keeping these two safe until we could find them and adopt them. We love them very much!
As I type the girls are watching the letters move across the screen, and walking on the keyboard too.
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Heather Lokstet & Brent Killins
Dupont now Quincy MD 
Hi, My name is Johanne and my son, Tyler and I adopted "Dupont" now Quincy MD (my dog) in July. He is very rambunctious and strong. It took him a little while to get acquainted with his brother Austin but as you can see in the photo, they now look quite comfortable together. He is a great dog, and is so strong that he has knocked me off my feet 2 x's. I think he just really likes squirrels. He has the cutiest grunts and uses them for no reason at all. He can be just lying at my feet and for no reason lets out a long grunt. He is learning to walk, nicely and not drag me and we have even had him pull Tyler on a skateboard and he loves it. He is now part of the family and I know he loves it here. This is my 4th dog from the Humane Society of NF and I loved them all. Thank you guys for all the wonderful work you do to put dogs with great families that will love them and take care of them. I know I will....
Johanne Montague
GiGi formerly known as Joan 
To the Team, just wanted to give you guys an update on how Joan now GiGi is doing.
We adopted GiGi from your center a few weeks ago from the Mall in Niagara Falls. We were very impressed with the staff and volunteers there. So as you can see GiGi likes pumpkins. Just wanted to report she is doing very well here, she adjusted immediately and has not stopped purring! We will be taking advantage of the pet insurance you provided us as she does have a small lump. I am sure it is nothing but we are going to the vet. Thank you so much for all the work you do and for our beautiful GiGi.
Have a wonderful day,
Alison, Kevin, Nutty and GiGi.
Tika, Willie and Leo SUCCESS STORIES X 3 (TIKA, LEO & WILLY ...FORMERLY SKY)
A few of us from our company, Rainbow Tour & Reception, had been volunteering at the humane society and wondered one day why we didn´t have cats for our office. (The office is more like a house... a two-storey building and very homey.)
We decided to adopt 3 cats from the humane society that looked like they needed a break. We took Tika (because she had been there for 6 months), and Leo (for anyone who used to visit the cats, he was a stray cat... super shy and he used to cower in his cage but he is so handsome with his green eyes and gray fur) and Sky, (because he had a bad eye and had been there much too long for a kitten.)
Long story short, Tika came in and adjusted like she owned the place. She is definitely the queen bee!! She sits on our desks and purrs and just loves the attention. Leo spent the first day hiding in his litter box, then the next couple days in closets, then one day in the fireplace.....you see where this is going. Now he is having the time of his life, out and about and running and playing and coming to the kitchen for treats a couple times a day. Its fun to watch him toss his little toys around as well. He´s quite the pampered guy and soooo sweet. Of course, Sky (who is now Willy, or silly Willy or Willy Nilly) is just a goofy little kitten. His eye is looking good (on medication...it will never be useful but he doesn´t know any better.) He and Leo play almost non-stop and roll around and jump on each other and just have so much fun all day. Of course, if it seems like they´re playing too rough Tika will come and tell them to break it up.
Anyway, they´re all having the time of their lives and we love having them around.
Karamal formerly Juniper 
Playtime 
Comfy at home Hi NFHS
Just thought we'd give you an update on Karamal (formerly known as Juniper)
We brought her home to Welland two months ago. She's just over 7 months now. We really lucked out with her. Greatest little personality, well behaved (except for her fettish for dirty socks), great chaser & wonderful companion. Just watch out for that tongue, she'll lick you to death. The kids have taught her to fetch, lay down and roll over, she already had the sit covered when we got her. She sits and looks both ways (honestly) before crossing the street, but we're still working on the "heel". We're ALL fenced in now, so she has no-leash freedom in the backyard. And the holes are becoming less and less, except for one that just seems to get deeper and deeper.
Karamal has her own bedroom in front of the family TV, where she enjoys watching football (not kidding, we think she's a Steelers fan). No crate for her, never had the need for one. She does have her own doggy getaway on the back deck though, rainproof & complete with "Barbie" comforter.
She loves going for walks (three times a day - to and from school and a night time one), running at the park and last weekend she even ran in the Niagara Falls School Challenge Marathon with the kids and my husband, nose to the ground the whole way. She's a sniffer, no doubt about that!
Karamal also likes attacking a sandy beach, especially chasing seagulls, but not so much waves. Right now, she is getting a kick out of the leaves falling from the trees and jumping into the piles the kids rake up. She is a fan of soccer balls, but not so much basketballs, they tend to fall on her head. She learned very quickly to stay away from them. Her favourite past time while the kids are at school is chasing squirrels over the fence. Her howl/bark amuses the neighbours, so far they get a kick out of it anyway. She doesn't bark a lot, thank goodness. In fact, it took about a month until we actually heard her bark. Our one neighbour tells us her two little girls wake up every morning mimicking Karamals howl.
Karamal is looking forward to wearing her "Underdog" cape for Halloween trick or treating this weekend.
We love our Karamal! Thanks NFHS.
The Graziani Gang.
Destiny and Cujo 
Destiny Here are some pictures of Destiny who turns 2 on Friday. There are also some of her with her "brother" Cujo who just turned 1.
She has definitely changed from what she looked like as a puppy....
Michele Woodburn
Mickey, formerly known as Wesson 
MIckey, comfy at home Hi There,
Just a quick note to give you an update on Mickey (formerly known as Wesson). He is such a delight. He is always in a good mood and ready to visit , greet and play. He plays for hours but does not damage anything. He loves his toy mouse and ping pong ball.
Mickey has gained about 4 lbs. At first he had difficulty chewing hard food but now he loves a buffet of hard, canned and lactose free milk.
Mickey always greets us with a chirp and he gives kisses constantly. He loves everyone in the family and craves to be picked up and held like a baby.
Mickey makes us laugh and smile so much. Thank you Niagara Falls Humane Society for being a safe place for these innocent animals.
The Pirosko Family.
Dagwood says hello to his old friends at NFHS 
Dagwood in his beautiful new home 
Dagwood happy at last Here are some of Dagwood's pictures from his daily morning walk in and around Georgian Bay. He loves the water and constantly tries to eat the waves as they come in. Dagwood is truly a loving and respectful dog. We have had no trouble with him at all. We feel so privileged to have such a wonderful animal in our lives. Many thanks to the society.
See you soon,
Brian & Vangie
Molly Malone at home 
Molly 
Molly Below is the announcement we sent out to all our friends when we adopted Molly. She is a very loving and adaptable dog and has fit in so perfectly with our household. My husband and I live with Molly and not the other way around! Needless to say she is settling in extremely well and just wants to love everyone she sees.
We want to thank the Niagara Falls Humane Society for their work in providing shelter to dogs like Molly and to the many other deserving animals in their care. For also, giving us the opportunity to adopt her. Everyone is very caring and hardworking to find loving homes for these animals. We will bring her for a visit but hope the pictures will do in the meantime. Many thanks again.
"Donna and Bob Dowling would like to announce the arrival of a new member to their family, Molly Malone. Molly is a Shitzu, a true descendant of the Tibetan temple dogs who were around 2,000 years ago. Molly takes over from Samantha - or Sam - a beautiful black Labrador who was an integral part of the Dowling family for over 12 years. Sadly, Sam passed away a few weeks ago and went where all good dogs go. While Sam weighed over 100 lbs. and Molly is a tiny 7 lb dog both have contributed enormously to the Dowling's love, happiness and appreciation of the good things God has given us."
Bob & Donna Dowling
St. Catharines
Akira formerly Momma 
Akira 
Akira Momma has a new name! We gave her several options and she liked Akira best! Akira has been busy exploring her new home and neighbourhood these past weeks. She's such a happy puppy!
Dagwood goes home! 
Dagwood and new pal Brian 
Home at last!
We have had a terrific time with Dagwood, he is no longer pulling, we bought him a new leash and he loves it. He loves to walk and is very obedient. He has been a joy to have around and he is truly a very loving dog. He answers to his name and comes whenever I call him. We took him to the 50 acre farm and let him loose, he loved it and ran for hours constantly coming back to see that we are still here. I walk him without a leash most times but he is leashed in the country subdivision where we live. I find that he ignores confrontation with other dogs and would rather walk the other way. He does not bark, he is not loud, he smiles and licks us all the time. I have a box of treats he gets one or two a day and he devours them. He follows me everywhere and I love turning around and seeing him there. He comes into our bedroom in the morning and licks my hand or face at 7:00 am obviously time to go out for a short walk. He is hilarious, we are so lucky to have him around, what a fabulous dog. Thank you so much for featuring him on the CHCH news program that I watched from my hotel room that night a few weeks ago.
We also took Dagwood to the Bay, Georgian Bay that is. He loves the water and swam and ran in the shallow water for hours as well. My sister in law and her husband and child visited on Saturday and they have an older black lab named Landmark, (female), gotta tell you those two got along real well.
Dagwood followed Landmark into the water and played and drank and cleaned and picked up rocks and had a ton of fun. I find that Dagwood has no interest in fetching. I can't get him to retrieve a stick, a ball or anything, we will have to keep working on that.
I have included some pictures of Dagwood coming home in the 4 hour car ride, relaxing at home after a long day playing and meeting mom for the first time. He sleeps where we put him and stays put. Dagwood does not need any training and I think we can handle any training that is required. I will send more pictures as we get them.
Dagwood is very well house trained and he has not had an accident or any incident as yet. He can't tell the difference between the trees and plants outside and Vangie's beautiful plants inside and has been caught trying to water the indoor plants. We are still working on that. He had no trouble on the long car ride and you can see from the pictures that he loved to ride facing forward beside me, I loved it too. We also picked up a cat in Hamilton on the way home, we need a mouser at the country property. I was not sure they would integrate well, but they did. The cat Mika, scowled at Dagwood a few times and he just walked away. After a while Mika came to investigate Dagwood and Dagwood licked her till she was soaking wet and dripping, then she just lay there and slept. The two played and had fun for the rest of the trip. I was relieved. Dagwood was gentle and playful with Mika, it was fun to watch, it made the drive more pleasurable. Mika has also stuck around, my wife is attached to both animals and loves them equally.
Mika is the one with the problem on the potty training, I don't think she has ever used a litter box, we find her surprises all over the house. She better get used to the box soon or she will always be an outdoor cat.
Thanks you Cathy and Mark, it was great to meet all of you and the staff at the society. Dagwood is having the time of his life here in Georgian Bay. We will keep you updated regularly.
Sincerely,
Brian & Vangie Fagan
My family and I would like to thank the staff and volunteers at the adoption center in the Niagara square for introducing us to our dear kitty, Buddy. We are pleased to announce that Buddy(a.k.a Pocco) is wonderful. When he arrived at our home, he was a bit estranged, but after an hour he was all over us with purring and giving us massages. It was if he always lived here since he'd been born. We were kind of concerned how he would react when my Sister came to visit from Ottawa to come and spend Thanksgiving with us. She brought her dog Puppet along with her and we weren't sure how Buddy would do with strangers much less a dog, but he was amazing! He's so friendly and he didn't mind the dog either. I have pictures of Buddy that I would like to share. Again we thank all those who helped and encouraged us to adopt him. We are so smitten and my daughters love him soooo, much! If anyone would like to come to our home to see how he is, feel free to call or leave a message and we can plan a time. After loosing our dear Finnie 2 years ago, our family was ready to love again. And Buddy is being spoiled...lol.
Here are a some pic's of our baby:)
Thanks again, David, Kayla, Hannah &
Francie Smith
Hi everyone,
I just wanted to let you know that Maurice is doing great. He ate and drank and used his new litter box. He purrs a lot and does lots of face rubbing. He seems comfortable and is walking around his new bedroom. He is sleeping in our guest room until he and his new sister , Our little girl cat daisy ,get acquainted.
He is sleeping on the desk infront of the computer screen as I type this.... He was just in my lap.
He is a beautiful old gentleman and an absolute sweetheart.
Thank you so much for your help... we have fallen in love with him..!!
We will send some pictures soon !!
Sincerely,
Dena Bradt and family.
I've always wanted a mini daschund and after seeing Vinney (known as mister now) I fell in love!
My family adores him and he's recieving more love than ever.
He's even got an older sister now, our chocolate lab named ginger.
I'm so happy we have him. Thanks NFHS!
Hello to all at the NFHS. I want to start by thanking everyone for taking
such good care of Chablis and she sends her love "meow,meow". When I brought
Chablis home she did a quick look around from room to room but seemed pretty
comfortable right of the bat. She is full of energy and we play together
alot. She loves her new toys and can jump extremely high into the air to
get them, it's very cute. Here are some of the pic's I've taking so far.
Since adopting Chelssea (now known as Chloei) things have only been getting better. I knew the second I seen her that I had to have her, with some sort of magic trick and a bit of begging, my parents gave in and I had the 'OK' to adopt Chloei. After bringing her home the bonding began. From cuddles and kisses to jumping up on my lap and stealing my potato chips we are becoming best pals fast. She licks and nibbles me when I don't pet her enough, or have to stop for some reason, and she follows me around my bedroom. If I am on the floor cleaning her cage so is she, if I hop up onto my bed for a softer seat, she jumps up soon after. She is more interested in our small dog then the dog is in her and just wants to stick her nose in his buisness. She likes to sit on my lap and watch t.v. and everytime I go into my room she greets me at her cage door, paws up and eager to play. I look foreward to the following years with her and am forever greatful to the Humane Society for bringing her into my life.
Sincerely
Jennifer Clark
Lucy is just the kind of cat we were looking for. We dropped in at the mall and my two daughters started to visit the cats, but didn't really seem to connect with any of them, until they showed us a group of cats in one of the change rooms. My daughter Tori is only 4, so I knew we needed a cat that could stand some attention and touching. When Tori pet "Anita" she would stare at us and wonder why Tori stopped! So adorable. I knew right away that this was our cat. After bringing her home, she spent two days hiding from everyone, and on the third day I couldn't find her. She had found a cozy spot under the TV stand. After only a week she was out walking around, playing, lounging on the couches, eating, drinking and using the litter box. She likes to stay in the basement, but this week she has ventured upstairs several times!
She is a very loving cat, doesn't mind being touched anywhere, very playful and talks to you if she wants more affection. I had a cat my whole life until I met my husband. He was always very allergic and was attacked by a cat in his twenties. He vowed we would never own a cat, but my girls talked him into it. Now Dan and Lucy are best friends. He even stayed up late on night to play with her (she like to start playing at around 10). He has carried her around and is very fond of her - calls her "Lucy Lou". Unbelievable, never thought I'd see the day. Allergies seems to have left him.
We have decided to keep her inside, most likely permanently. The adoption went very smoothly, the folks that helped us were very passionate and understanding, Chelssea in particular. Hope this helps in any way to encourage more people to adopt from the Humane Society. We are thrilled and feel lucky to have Lucy!
Laura
He is adjusting well , will bring him to visit.
George J Zeman
Hello, I wanted to send an update on the three cats I adopted three cats this year from NFHS. The two black and white, Sacco and Vanzetti (previously Salsbury and Ernest) were adopted seperately earlier this year. Sacco, who was adopted first, was very happy when we brought Vanzetti home and they became fast friends. These two love sitting at their window spots watching critters in the yard, playing together or with their toys. Sacco is high energy and Vanzetti very mellow.
Just yesterday I brought Baku (previously Felix) home from Petland. He is very sweet and already he has been fitting in well. He has also warmed up to having his back petted and now likes it. Thank you!
Pictures: 1. Sacco and Baku
2. Vanzetti and Sacco
3. Vanzetti and Sacco
Hello,
I thought you may want some updated picture of Mary Jane.
Just as an update...she is doing fabulous...I couldn't ask for a better dog...very well behaved inside the house...listens on command....and loves to go running with me....she is at 68 pounds and is very healthy according to her Vet :o)
Dima
Emmy Hi!
I just wanted to share the story of my dog, Emmy, a little blessing I adopted from your shelter in September, 2008.
I originally came in to see another small dog that I had seen online, but ended up falling in love with a little black and white dog (eventually determined who stood up against her cage door, shivering and shaking and not making a sound! Emmy was listed as approx. 8 years old, and I could see (and smell!) that she had some dental issues that would need care. But I took her out anyway, and the connection was immediate. She was so quiet and laid back, didn´t make a sound, content to just look around and be there in the sunshine. I brought my kids in that afternoon to meet her, and that was it…the deal was sealed!! We adopted Emmy and took her home about 3 days later.
I made an appointment with our vet immediately to see about Emmy´s teeth. The news was not good. The vet showed me the state of her teeth and I was brought to tears…her gums were rotting, and had receded to the point that you could see straight through the root. The surgery was extremely expensive, but I made a commitment to this little girl and I wasn´t going to let her down. She was suffering, and I couldn´t let that go on. So we scheduled the surgery and I waited to hear if any of her teeth could be saved.
The vet called after the surgery and gave me the news…none of Emmy´s teeth could be saved. Worse still, one of her teeth and grown upwards and perforated her nasal cavity, causing her to hemorrhage! But with medication and skill, she was OK and would be ready to go home the next day. I picked her up and brought her home again, hoping her suffering was finally over.
Long story short…Emmy had a full recovery! Not only that, but she regained her puppy-like energy and zest for life at the age of 9!! She is lively, loving, playful, extremely affectionate and a complete blessing to me and my children. She even tolerates the endless hugs and kisses from my toddler..and kisses him back! Seeing her at the end of the day still makes me smile and she goes with us everywhere. She loves going for car rides, loves other dogs, kids, cats…I can´t say enough about our little Emmy!
It was a difficult road at first, and Emmy has had a difficult life….but I love that we have been able to give her a loving, caring and warm forever home. In return, she has given us so much more. Thank you for bringing her into our lives!!
With love and appreciation,
Stacey, Tiernan, Connor….and Emmy!! Duncan
Hello Everyone!
Thought you might to see 'Buddy' whom we just adopted (officialy because he was ours as of last wed. in our hearts) Lou from kennel G6 in his new home, he's such a sweet dog and well behaved and already loved by all the neighbours.
Thank you for all your help and for all the hard work you do looking after the animals in your care.
sincerely 'The Bell Bunch'
Introducing 'BUDDY' our new little man of the house!
Hello and thank you to the NFHS staff,
Two years ago my boyfriend and I were looking to give a nice dog a second chance in a loving home. We checked the NFHS website regularly, and then one day we came across an adorable one eyed brindle Boxer from Louisiana. The instant we met Sir Walter in person we fell in love...we also realized that name had to go. His name is now Evil.
The first night in his new home Evil was very nervous. He woke up three times during the night making horrible noises and peeing on our bed from nightmares. After each nightmare we cuddled him, washed our bed, and then tried to make him feel better. Evil never made a sound other than whimper for at least the first month we had him and he was scared of every quick movement or loud noise. You could tell that this dog had really been through a lot. However, Evil quickly fell in love with his mommy and daddy, and comfortable in his surroundings...maybe a little too comfortable. Evil can always be found sleeping on the couch, the bed, our laps, or our guest´s laps. He loves to be cuddled and kissed on his stinky jowls. Whenever we take Evil anywhere people always stop to admire him and how cute he is. Evil has a couple trademarks that are special to him, one being his many different facial expressions, and the other being his extraordinary long tongue. Evil enjoys running and playing with his neighbour and best friend Gilmore (a Pit-bull/Lab). One of the funniest stories we have about Evil is from when we took him on our last vacation up North to a cottage. Evil would run up and down the grassy hill to the beach, often slipping and sliding, however as soon as he got to the beach he would stop dead in his tracks and go nowhere near the water. We wanted to make him comfortable with water though so everyday we would train him to get in further and further until he was actually swimming. I still don't think he liked swimming though, because the one day I was floating on a raft near the dock calling him in the water, Evil started to run down the dock and I thought, wow he is actually going to go in the water by himself. The next thing I see is four paws coming straight for me and the raft. Needles to say...we tanned on the raft together for the whole afternoon.
Evil is the best thing that has ever happened to us and I know we're the best thing that has ever happed to him. Adopting a pet from the Humane Society rather than a breeder or pet store is the way to go. There are so many amazing animals that need a good home and a second chance. I couldn't imagine my life without Evil. And in case you're wondering, Evil is the farthest thing from being evil, in fact he is the biggest suck in the world! Check out our pictures!
Many thanks,
Frank, Michelle and Evil
Guiedo, formerly known as Relic Hi,
Just wanted to let you know that Relic (his name is Guiedo now), is doing great!
He is always running around, and he's very very affectionate with everyone.
He has learned how to turn on the tap by himself and open the screen door, so he definately gets into trouble all the time....but we love having him around! Here is my favorite pic...
Mya, formerly known as Lady
To the Staff of NFHS :
2 years ago, we adopted a dog named "Lady", now named "Mya". She was from Louisiana, and had very little history when she arrived in your hands. I remember the day we took her home, many of the staff members were sad, in a way, to see her go. She seemed to be very popular during her stay. I wanted to send a message and let your staff know how Mya is doing today.
Mya was very shy around men at first, and there were some chewing incidents in the beginning, but these memories have been faded for a long time now. Mya is the best dog that I or my husband has ever had! When we first brought her home, she was SO happy to meet new people, visit family and friends, and loved having a home to call her own. She is great around cats, other dogs, and kids. Mya has become our 'poster-child' for adoptions. Whether we are at the dog park, hiking, or walking in the neighbourhood, people always comment on her kind demeanor, her unique look, and her obedience. I always let people know our success with our adoption of Mya. In fact, we adopted another dog this past November, and couldn't be happier.
I just wanted to thank you again for all of your hard work. There are so many pets worthy of a second chance. Watching Mya snuggle in between us at night, chase ducks at the park, or sitting in a lap watching TV, these are moments that we would not have without your staff.
Thank you again,
Rachael and Lady/Mya
Good afternoon, I sent in a hand written update on how Maiden has been doing, since being adopted from your shelter a few months ago. I did not realize at the time that Tessa was on her mat leave already (how time passes on) however; i would greatly appreciate if you could please give her my email address. Tessa hand selected Maidens new home in her heart and with good fortunre every lined up and we were given the opportunity to give Maiden the loving fmaily life she soooo needed. ..... at the time no one couldn't have known how well this fit would turn out to be but I assure you Madien is extremly well loved :-)
Maiden is progressing daily, she wags her tail, she found her voice, she loves to dig and seems to be very interested in the pool......I really would love to talk to tessa, and possibly let her come by and visit Maiden sometime...they shared a 'very' special bond,and I beleive it is important to continue exposing Maiden to new things so she can continue her long happy life with our family.
Thanks so much, I hope you get you a picture soon :-)
Its been three months since I adopted Rubi. She is a very active dog and can be a handful at times.
She has taken a while to settle in but she has made herself at home now.
I just thought I would let you know that Rubi is doing well and loves her dog treats.
Brian S. Smith
I adopted a cat from your center a year ago in this coming October (his name was Muffin then now hes Jack Robinson)
When we got Jack home he was a HANDFUL he was into everything and meowed alot he had some tummy problems back then but hes better now .hes such a special boy hes sweet and loving and so funny he plays catch with his mice i throw them he fetches then and brings them back to start all over again . Hes still into everything but he keep our house intresting and i wouldn't have it any other way .Thanks so much for taking care of him until he got his forever home
Tim and Charlene Robinson
Good advice from a new dog owner.
I thought that I should drop you a quick line to share an idea that I have had. I'm wondering if families adopting larger breed dogs, like our Karleigh, would benefit from a little bit of information about prong collars at the time of their adoptions. Being thoroughly addicted to the NFHS web-page, I have noticed that sometimes the larger dogs are returned to the shelter after being adopted out, and I imagine that these dogs' trainability/ability to walk on a leash might be part of the problem.
As you know, our Karleigh was a stray, and we know very little about how her first ten months of life were spent. However, when we brought her home, it didn't take long for us to realize that she was a very headstrong, very independent-minded young dog. In a way, this was to her credit...it was probably the key to her survival. However, it has made training and walking Karleigh a very difficult and exhausting experience. A family less committed to forever adoptions might have returned our sweet girl to the shelter by now.
Anyway, to make a long story short, our wonderful obedience teacher took one look at Karleigh hauling me forcefully all over the place and said "prong collar". Initially, I was appalled...after all, a prong collar looks a little like a medieval torture device, and I certainly didn't want to put THAT on my beloved dog. However, our instructor explained that a prong collar is not designed to jab or puncture a dog's neck - it is simply designed to tighten in such a way that a large, strong dog can feel it. Used correctly, it is a very humane and effective training tool, especially in large dog/small owner partnerships.
Karleigh now wears a prong collar every time we take her out for a walk, and the difference is like night and day. She does not appear to be in any discomfort at all, and it takes very, very little correction with the leash in order to bring her to heel or to keep her from lunging at other dogs or people. Instead of wrapping the leash around our hands in the "grip of death", we can now walk with the leash held loosely and comfortably. It has made the difference between enduring dog walks and loving dog walks.
Given our success, I was wondering if other people adopting a larger dog might benefit from learning about prong collars early in their relationship with their pet. If I had known two months ago what I know now, I could have saved myself many tired, aching muscles and lots of frustration.
Please take care, and keep up the excellent work at the shelter.
Best wishes,
Cathy Johnson and the Zoo Crew
George formerly known as Smokey 
George brings a friend in 
George by the pool Hello there,
Cathy, I thought that the one month mark would be a good time to send you an update on George (adopted as Smokey).
George was quite the handful at the beginning, and it started with trying to steal my lunch, out of my hand, on the way home in the car. The homecoming was a challenge, as Sam, our existing Husky X, was not used to such exuberance. Happily, I must say, George's only victims have been his crate, countless tennis balls, ropes, and other "indestructible" toys. He's an intelligent fella, and has come a long way in just the one month. Walks are enjoyable, and I've now got him hooked on jogging. He's a complete gentleman at the dog park, even with the little guys, but isn't against wrestling with the willing. So far, the only trick he's tought himself, is how to open the screen door (a rare moment caught on film), but we've been able to teach him many more.
George has become an excellent fit to the family, and everybody he meets loves him.
It's been a positive experience dealing with you, and your facility. Keep up the good work.
Thank you
Malcolm, Josee, Sam....and of course, George.
Isabelle and Ladybug Just wanted to drop a line on little Iris ( now Ladybug), who I adopted about a month ago. She has done beautifully and completely recovered from her cold. She is such a sweet little girl and loves her new friend Isabelle. I adopted a black cat from your Humane Society 15 years ago, and he was a fabulous pal. He passed away in May and Ladybug really helps to fill my days with purrs, cuddles and antics. Just wanted to say how unique and special your Humane Society is, and completely due to the people that work and donate their time and money there.
Thank-you so much!
Robin and Ladybug
This is Zoey (formerly known as Torti).
We adopted Zoey back in Sept 08 after waiting what seemed like forever for her. I remember calling almost daily to check on her condition and ask if we could take her home. The first time we all looked into her innocent eyes we knew she belonged with us!!! She was only 4 months old then, and let me tell you, she has turned into one very active, curious, loving cat. She entertains us daily, and knows who to go to when she needs her daily dose of rough and tumble play (our 13 yr old son Tyler).
We would like to thank you for taking care of her when you did, so she could come home with us!!!
Ronni, Denis, Tyler and Cara Vachon
(and of course, Zoey)
Dallas formerly Dujo hello this is Jessie, i used to volunteer groom for you guys, i would like to add my success story with you guys!!!
Thank you so much to the niagara falls humane society for completing our family! Dallas, formerly know as "Dujo" has been a great addition!!! Unfortunately due to our 1 year old we had to get rid of our 4 year old pit due to jealousy. That was extremely hard on us because we raised him from a pup, and never thought we would have to get rid of him due to jealousy! Luckily for us he went to a very good home, but then our family felt empty without a dog. After spending time at the humane society i fell in love with the cute little maltese who was always wagging her tail! We could not have asked for a better dog for a 1 year old and she and our cat are best of friends. Nobody can believe why she was ever in the humane society!! She is very well taken care of and is now used to her haircuts and baths because her mommy is a groomer. She loves the idea of new dogs coming to our home all the time, needless to say Dallas has LOT of friends!!
Thank you guys again and keep up the good work of finding these animals forever homes!!!
Steve, Jessie, Aiden, Jersey and Dallas!
Muck aka Denzel 
Muck and Lilly 
Hi this is Wendy Hudson the one from petcetera who adopted Muck you called him Danzel. he is doing good and here are a few pictures . My daughter (Lilly ) is so happy to have him . The of him by himself is a few days after we got him . Well have a good day .
Wendy
Mooky aka Wrench 
Mooky aka Wrench Well things are going fantastic.
Mooky made out very well with his first vet trip and he is at just over 10 pounds. So he has gained quite a bit of weight and all checks out OK.
Here is a couple of pictures with him enjoying his patio chair. I have him in his harness and he loves being outside.
Enjoy the pictures.
Cindy Edmonds
It's been about a year but you might just remember a female schnauzer named Abby. I first laid eyes on Abby when she was visiting the vet clinic I work at and I remember that sad look she had on her face. She needed love. I knew she was special so I told my family about her and her background. We went to the humane society every day for a week to visit Abby bringing our other dog along as well. We were told she was not fond of males or other dogs. She was very timid and unsure of us at first but we just fell in love with her. A year has gone by with Abby in our home and you would not believe she's the same dog. She's the happiest dog you'll ever meet these days and is absolutely smitten with my father. She has more toys than a child even though her wubba is still her favourite. Walks are her favourite part of the day and she starts barking prompting at 8pm every night when it's time to go. Abby is a fantastic pet and we couldn't imagine our home without her! Thank you for rescuing her and letting us adopt her.:D
Sincerely, Jen and Family
P.S...I'll try and send you a picture of her if I can:P There's so many I can't quite choose!
Rosie exploring Hello Staff,
One of many success stories of a adoption can always be substituted with one another.
But to the individuals whose lives are touched by a new 4 legged family member adopted from the Niagara Falls Humane Society will always remain a singular event.
Our family travelled several times to the shelter far from our small farm located near Caledonia. We were seeking the one dog who seemed to be elusive to replace one
who had suffered a unforgiving stroke almost a year before. Perhaps we were subconciously looking for the same personality, disposition and temperment of our beloved "Elvis".
"Rosie" certainly didn't look like a suitable replacement, she wasn't the same breed, colour or size of the last. We walked around one or two but there was something about this passive quiet dog who didn't bark and approached us with some degree of trepidation. She wasn't "attractive", older than most at 7 years, and had broken teeth and a tumor on her leg.
I took her for a lengthy walk all over the shelter's property, the chilly air of the winter months found my wife waiting back in our vehicle waiting to go back home. I opened the door and said to both the dog and my spouse, "Does Rosie want to go home now?"
Rosie was into that van in a flash, sitting down on the rear bench seat like she had been there so many times before.
If you never have believed in magic, then this would make you a true believer. We looked at each other and said this is the dog we seeked.
Two years has passed by, Rosie has had the best of health care. Her tumor has been operated on, and her teeth are being attended to as vet instructions.
She has a full run of our homestead, yet seems to know the boundaries whether fenced or not. She is excellent with our two cats, dosn't bother any birds but does have this habit of being a great mouser and trying to climb trees after misguided squirells.
Thanks NFHS.
William ( Bill ) Wojcik
Finally, I have photographs to pass on to you! Kelli, Trevor and I took them today, when we were out on our afternoon walk.
Karleigh is continuing to settle in really well, and we all love her so much. That's not to say that we don't have some issues...some days she is so energetic that she practically yanks our arms out of their sockets on walks (ouch!), she has a strange erotic attraction to her blankets (don't ask!) and she has her ups and downs with Jerrie and Tease. They are very, very tolerant cats! However, she's still a puppy, we still have obedience training ahead of us, and we know that we'll have many "golden" years to enjoy more mature behaviour. In the meantime, we're enjoying the adventure!
The attached pictures were taken at our local playground, on the Walker's Creek walking trail, and on the shores of Lake Ontario. The playground photos are a hoot...Karleigh is a future agility dog, there's no mistaking that!
We're tentatively planning to come down for the walkathon on June 7th - my ever-changing work schedule might be the only hang-up.
Stay tuned...more news soon!
Hugs,
Cathy, Kelli, Trevor, Karleigh, Jerrie, Tease, Aussie and Joey xox
Well, it's been near a week that Smokey, who has been renamed George, has been with us. He is learning fast and is quite an amazing dog! We have a pool that is under construction (it is a cement pit right now) and he has trained me into getting all the balls he drops into it!
He has gotten along with Sam and we know it will only get better as George matures. Sam is a very submissive dog anyway, so they will get along.
George still needs to learn manners in the front yard, as in not barking at EVERYTHING that moves out there but because he is treat motived, again, it won't take long to break him of this habit.
Thank you for allowing us the chance to have him live out the rest of his life with us. He is enjoying the games and setttling in very well. We very much enjoy George's company and his puppy like antics.
Take care,
Josee and Malcolm
We wanted to update you on Molly (formerly Maggie) who we were lucky enough to adopt from the humane society in March this year.
She´s settling in well and growing into her long ears before our eyes. She loves playing hide and seek or running back and forward in the garden, rummaging for sticks and chasing away the squirrels and the occasional raccoon. Who said Basset´s are lazy? When she is not playing in the garden she is off to doggy day care where she loves playing with the big dogs. She shows this by breaking into an entire body wiggle when we pull up outside.
We are in the third week of puppy classes and working hard to make sure she graduates. She gets bored quickly in class when she can´t play with the other dogs. She makes sure everyone knows by dropping to the ground and letting out her best basset howl. But we´ll get there eventually.
I have attached lots of photos for you.
We just wanted to say thank you for looking after her during her short stay with you and for giving us the opportunity to adopt her.
Thank you
Leeanne and Tony McCafferty
Paille now known as Tyson Hi just wanted to drop a line to say what a wonderful pet Paille now Tyson is . He is a sweetheart very lovable and gets along well with my 11 year old Golden retriever.Thanks again .
Bob Garrard
A couple months ago I adopted a Kitten from your facility that was given the name "Lalime", I have since renamed him "Onyx". He was a Silver/Grey Tabby cat. I wanted to thank you guys for helping me find such a great pet and friend. He has a lot of energy and always greets my room mate and I at the door when we get home. He gets along with ALL of our friends that come over and everyone loves him. He loves to play and has several toys that likes to chase around the apartment. Just letting you guys know that he is doing great and to thank you for helping me find the best cat EVER!
Thank You!
Sincerely Rob Landry
Spanky and Sassy formerly Diego and Alicia.
They are just a joy!
So friendly, good natured, entertaining and good company.
He is getting chubby, she will probably stay petite.
You raised them well!
Dave & Sue
Kelly we adopted kelly a year ago now and just wanted to send u a picture, she is very happy :)
May 4, 2009
Best Friends 
Sunshine 
Dogs' Bedroom April 30, 2009
Sorry it´s taken as long as it has to update you on Grover (although his name is now Monello - Italian for ‘orphan boy´)…he was really sick early on and we thought we´d wait for healthy pictures. At risk of sounding either cliché or like Mike Myers, Monello really has completed our family. Monello and his new sister Zingara (gypsy girl) are inseparable and are best friends. We´ve found that he loves hiking and swimming (especially in creeks and rivers that allow for ‘rock fishing´)...and comes running if we are listening to The Commodores!
Thank you very much for the role you play in seeing that the Monellos out there have a chance at the happiness that we´ve all found together. Although it´s such a shame your organization is as needed as you are; do know that you are doing amazing work.
Sean
April 27, 2009
Happy Monday!
I'm off to work for 10:30 a.m., and want to walk Karleigh a second time before I go (we're making a happy habit of being on the go at 5:15 a.m....both of us really like it!). I just wanted to share this weekend's dose of incredible cuteness:
Yesterday, Karleigh went upstairs by herself and disappeared into Trevor's room. She's been so well behaved that I just waited downstairs to see what she would do. Two minutes later, she re-appeared downstairs with a small teddy bear gently grasped between her teeth. She dropped it on her blanket, and then flopped down went to sleep with the teddy tucked under her chin. Incredibly cute! I had to gently remove the bear because it has joints and eyes that could harm Karleigh, but you can bet your boots that I'm going to pick up a doggie teddy bear the next time I'm at Ryan's. Am I a sucker, or what?!
Tease is finally coming around. I think that watching Jerrie having the time of his life with Karleigh finally got to him, and he's now joining in cautiously. He's still a little nervous, but I think that that will go away on its own as long as everybody is getting the love and attention they need. As for me, I'm in pet heaven. No matter where I turn, there is somebody to hug! Of course, Kelli and Trevor are still getting their fair share, too...
We're off to meet the veterinarian tomorrow morning. I'm expecting good news, of course, but I'll let you know anyway!
Gotta run...the outdoors is calling.
Hugs,
Cathy and Crew
April 22, 2009
Hi there,
I just wanted to give you an update on Prince. Well I changed his name to Oscar and he is wonderful. I took him home a week ago and he is adjusting just fine. He is doing great. We go out for walks all of the time and he loves it. I hope you enjoy the photos. Thanks again.
Sandee
April 9, 2009
They've settled in very well. Our older cat's nose is still out of joint but she'll get over it!
Pictured are Spanky, formerly known as Diego, and Sassy, formerly known as Alisha. Adopted April 8!
River now recuperating in a foster home River is making great progress with his healing. His leg is getting stronger and his limp much less pronounced. River has now been moved to a foster home where he can continue to learn to trust people and other animals. River's foster mom reports that he is enjoying the company of his two new big brothers Baxter and Bentley (pictured) and is settling in nicely. He is gradually making himself at home and we are seeing progress in his ability to trust.
Keep checking back for progress report on River. We have great hopes for his rehabilitation.
Thank you to this experienced foster mom who is helping River.
Hi, I adopted Miller today but I decided to call him Buddy . He made himself right at home and it is like he has always been here. He of course went straight for the toys. I thought I would let you know that he seems to be adjusting quite well and has made me very happy already...Thank you so much..Kathy Donaghue
April 2, 2009
Just wanted to send a picture of Jewels.
We adopted her from you in April 2008 and she is doing great.
She is the best dog and we love her. No one told her she is not a lap dog she gets up and lays across our lap and goes to sleep.
Thank you for all you do for the animals in your care!!!
YOU ARE ANGELS
Mary Yates
April 1, 2009
Iggy,formerly known as Edge.
My husband and I have had two dear family pets who have gone to doggie heaven in the past few years. It took us some time to get over the losses, but in the fall of last year we went to the NFHS to see if we could find another animal that needed some of our love. As one of your employees Tessa says, Iggy (Edge) picked us. He'd been at the HS for 2 months and is such a high energy dog that others obviously didn't feel they could handle him. We have 25 acres and energy enough that we thought we could give Iggy a good home. Of course, he's stolen our hearts (my husband treats him like a son!) and keeps us busy and happy with his wonderful personality,loving affection, and loyalty towards us. We walk him daily and on w/e's we hike in the Niagara gorge, Short Hills, and go for walks at the beach.
Thanks to all at the NFHS for your kindness to Iggy and all of the other animals there. We bring Iggy back for visits when we board him and he still loves to go!
Ron & Dixie Hughes
Stevensville
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March 30, 2009
This is to update you on the progress of our lovely cats, Mungojerrie ("Jerrie") and Rumpleteaser ("Tease"), who were known as Harry and Lloyd during their month at the shelter. My children and I adopted them from the Niagara Falls Humane Society back in October, 2008, and I am delighted to report that they wonderful additions to our family. Jerrie and Tease, who are littermates as well as best buddies, were six month old "former strays" when we brought them home. Despite their rough start to life, they adjusted effortlessly to our home, and have had flawless manners ever since!
Both cats are now BIG thirteen month olds (14 lbs each...they have some Maine Coon genes!), who fill our home with their purring and their playful antics. They are gentle, affectionate, intelligent guys, and we cannot fathom life without them.
I would encourage anyone who is considering adding a pet to their family to adopt from the Humane Society. An "unwanted" animal could very well be exactly what is needed to make your house truly a home!
Best wishes to all the staff at NFHS, and thank you for your tireless hard work,
Cathy Johnson and Family
P.S. Special thanks to Tessa, whose "super powers" steered me towards our wonderful felines!
March 29, 2009
This is an update of a sweet, loving girl known as Baby during the brief time she was at the shelter. She had been abandoned but is now well loved and cared for by her new family who report the following:
She and Tanner are the best of friends....there is never so much as a growl between them......She NEVER has to be corrected on anything...Honest to God...she is so content and genuinely happy.....Admittedly she is a little obsessed with me......she really doesn't like it if I go anywhere without her....however the kids and my husband are reasonable substitutes! We have found she likes to chew...perhaps a separation anxiety thing...not sure...we have provided her with alternatives to the shoes she had taken a liking to.. :)
You should see those two dogs engage outside.....Stella (Baby) always has the upper hand with Tanner trying his hardest to catch up...they do laps around the property....Pretty funny! She loves to cuddle and thinks she is a lap dog....She has put on weight and is slowly filling out....
She has been an absolute joy with little transition if any....We love her....
Lorraine von Bargen
We are very glad that we had the opportunity to adopt Belle now renamed Pepper Ann a couple years ago.She has brought such happiness and joy into our lives. She is an amazing little girl. She is the perfect dog. She loves to run and play and most of all cuddle. She is always happy and loves to go travelling. She loves going to see her grandpa in Gettysburg the most and going swimming in the summer We are very thankful to have such a wonderful dog. We know she was a favourite to some of the staff at the humane society so we wanted to let them know she is doing great and we are giving her a great home.
Thanks so much for helping us find her!
Sincerely
Adam and Rowan Whitsitt
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We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity to adopt Alf and Bart, now known as Taser (grey/white) and Glock (black/white). They have been a perfect addition to our family! Watching them grow up from 10 week old kittens to 6 month olds tots has been extremely entertaining. We can't believe have quickly they grow up!
Being brothers (as we think they are) they are always doing activities together; playing, sleeping, eating. Taser is the more calmer and mature of the two. Glock, on the other hand, is the more affectionate cat, yet is more fearless. Taser loves to lay on a chair where as Glock loves to lay on the lap top computer and follow the cursor ... while we're trying to work!
We absolutely love them and we're glad to have made the visit to the NFHS. We're providing Taser and Glock a loving home, in return they are giving us enjoyment and memories.
Regards,
The Campagiorni Family
On Remembrance Day, my dad was outside and he called to us. "Come quick and bring a carrot". We did and there was this adorable rabbbit. He seemed tame because he let us pet him and touch him. He had been out there for a long time so our neighbours around our crescent decied to start feeding him, but the cold weather was coming. We could tell he was cold because he tried to jump into our house. My mom called the humane society to come pick him up. We caught him in a laundry basket and he was picked up and went to the humane society. After having a short stay there we adopted him. We named him Poppy, because we first saw him on Remembrance Day. So now he resides in our laundry room which concludes our happily ever after.
Thank you,
Samantha Meehan 11 years old
Jenette Meehan 10 years old
Bridgette Meehan 7 years old
Hi there:
I just wanted to say thank you for the adoption of our new cat a few weeks ago. He's fitting in quite well in his new home and he's a very loving animal. He was known as Zippy when he was with the Humane Society. Here are a few pictures of him in his new home.
The first photo was taken about an hour after he arrived at his new home. He apparently made the adjustment quite well given his level of relaxation in the picture.
Anyways, just thought we'd pass along that he's doing very well and thank you again for the adoption of him. We'll be back soon to adopt another cat as well.
Thank You,
Matt, Alexandra and Quinton
March 17, 2009
Hi, Thank you so much for letting us take Jake home today, it took about 30 min. for him to get comfortable and make himself at home, Lacey is even willing to share her couch. Thank you again I will send more picks
The Sentineal Family
Hi to everyone at the Niagara Falls Humane Society,
We just wanted to thank you all for helping us choose a new cat to adopt. Her name there was Marly, but we've since renamed her Edie Von Velvetpaws, which she seems quite happy with! She has really fit in nicely with our family, very affectionate, even with our 2 children. They spend alot of time playing with Edie and all her new cat toys! She's quite curious and loves to check out every nook and cranny of the house. We just wanted to let you know that she's very healthy and eating well, and is loved very much by every member of the family.
Our first cat,Maude was adopted from the Niagara Falls Humane Society and we had her for 13 years! We hope to have as much luck with Edie, and enjoy many years of fun with her. She really has a nice personallity!
Thanks again,
Kelly, Peter, Caleb and Amelia Harris
Stevie To Tessa and Co. Feb 11/09
I just want to thank you all for giving us the gift of "Stevie"
It's been just over a week, and today was the true test, we left him by himself for a few hours...what a good boy!...there were a few "accidents" on the carpet the first day or two, but he's gotten over that, and over all, he is very calm (can you believe it?) and walks great on the leash.
Thanks again for everything..he's the best, and he's very loved...:0)
Danielle Gignac&Steve Mullin
Briggs 
Briggs Hello
Just thought you might like to hear an update on Briggs.
He has been with us now for over a month and is doing great. We are still having issues with him chewing but we love him anyways LOL
Briggs loves to go for walks and to go to the park and chase the ball. He now comes when he is called and very rarely does he jump up on people.
HE is excellent with the kids they love him to bits. They play with him and climb on him and he plays dress up with Lylah and he is ever so gentle even when taking a treat. I have attached a few new pics. You can see in some of them the scrapes on his face from when he chewed through his cage and squeezed out while we were at the grocery store. Silly boy destroyed a brand new dog crate.
Hi,
We read that the Humane Society had so many cats that they were considering euthanizing some cats. So, we decided to help by adding another cat to our family of two cats and one dog. We decided on an adult female and we were very happy to discover that you had a short haired, orange, tabby cat because we have a great fondness for orange cats.
The orange female seemed a little unwell the first time we saw her so we waited a week for her to receive a clean bill of health. We brought our orange cat, whom we have named Mandarin, home on October 27th, 2008.
After less than 24 hours, she is already ruling the roost.
Thank you!
Carmine 
Carmine & Luigi 
Carmine & Luigi Christine Lentz
Carolyn here, I wanted to send you an update on Carmine aka "Fletch". He is doing wonderful!! We just love him to pieces and as you can see, Carmine and Luigi are best buds.There was only one day of transitioning and by day two they were eating from the same dish, even though they had their own.You were right on the money as far as his personality goes, he still purrs the minute you give him any attention. He loves to play, he loves to be cuddled and is just the best fit for our family. He'll have a great life, we spoil them rotten!!! bye and thanks for all your help.
Carolyn.
16 years ago, we adopted a wild 4 month old puppy from the Niagara Falls Humane Society. We named her Jette, because she was black and very fast! she had the softest ears and loved to have them stroked. She would have been happy to have us pet her 24/7. She was always rambunctious and much too smart for her own good. She thwarted 2 attempted break-ins that we knew about, and who knows how many that we didn't. She always made us leave the house when the smoke detector went off. Who taught her that? We loved her right up until the day she died, October 29 2008.
Thank you for Jette.
Panda 
Panda and Kiwi 
Panda and Kiwi I was asked to give an update on how my new cat ( Panda) is doing, I got him about a month ago now. I think he really likes it here, he gets along great with my other cat Kiwi, I was really surprised on how well everything went, they play with each other, sit in the window together, lol. anyways, I just wanted to give you a quick update. I have attached some pictures of him and my other cat if you would like to see them.
Merry Christmas,
Emily Burns
Good morning:
Well, all things are wonderful with Mooky (aka Wrench).
He has settled in beautifully. It took a couple of weeks but he finally adopted me. He has put on a couple of pounds and I don't feel his bones as much. He runs around the house, upstairs and downstairs (yes he pretty much rules the roost now). He's just like a little kid. In the morning he will come and wake me up with a meow and hug and nips at my nose to say "feed me please". I come home from work and he is there at the door. Although he still a little skittish about that he just peeks his head around the corner and meows. He sits by me on his blanket when we watch TV. I make sure he gets some exercise by chasing his string (my former shoestring) around the house.
Thanks you for everything and making the decision for adoption very easy.
Have a good holiday.
Cindy Edmonds
Oliver in the snow 
Oliver 
Oliver with a stick Dear Friends,
I just wanted to take this time to thank you for keeping me safe and helping to find me a good home! My new family adopted me in July and I've been VERY busy since then! I have a nice, fenced-in backyard that I dutifully guard from any invading squirrels while my People are away. At night, I like to watch hockey games and Animal Cops on TV. I've grown a little bigger, and I graduated at the top of my class from Obedience school! (Ok, ok... So what if I only had to beat out two other classmates...) No one can resist the "cute factor" when I shake a paw...
Things I love: sticks, hiking, orange bouncy balls, sticks, hot dogs, sticks, belly rubs, power naps, and sticks Things I hate: squirrels, anything with wheels, especially skateboards, bicycles, motorcycles and lawnmowers, squirrels, the garbage truck, or anything else with a diesel engine...and did I mention squirrels?
I think what you and all of your volunteers are doing is very important. Thanks for all of your hard work and dedication. I won't forget what you did for me! I want to wish a Merry Christmas and hope for a new home in the New Year to all of the animals.
Love,
Oliver Marrone
Pepper Hi
We just wanted to let you know that Pepper is doing really well and has easily adjusted to her new home. Within the first day, she was a totally different dog! She has calmed down A LOT and is nowhere near as energetic as she was when we visited her at the Humane Society. She loves going for walks with us and playing in the backyard but is also content to flop on the floor near us and keep us company. We're really impressed with her understanding of basic commands and she listens well to us.
Her and Max are getting along well, most of the time. She's a bit rowdy for Max at times but she settles down quickly and easily. He has adjusted well to having Pepper in the house and isn't jealous at all.
Thank you again for an easy adoption process. We are so glad Pepper joined our family and glad that we could make life better for her too.
The Smiths
Millie 
Millie Millie couldn't of been a better match. Millie (a.k.a tree climber) was officially brought home yesterday (December 31/08). We were heading home with our new bundle of joy when we decided to stop and pick something up on our way home. I never saw a cat get the way that Millie looked that day. She was so car sick and was practically taking a shower in her drool.
When we finally reached our home she immediately started to scope out the place. She's doing quite well. She is quite a talker and is very playful. She has a big appetite for a seven month old kitten. We are already starting planning her birthday (On April 1st). She is so spoiled might I add.We will send photos of her whenever we can, however you will never have to doubt for a moment that she could've found a more perfect home then ours.
Storm 
Storm NFHS staff
Five years ago shortly after the passing of our Rotty Jazz it was time for a new friend for the house. We were informed of some puppies that had been born at the shelter and that were ready to be adopted,the next day I went to see them and that's when I was introduced the the mother who was also up for adoption. After telling my wife about the pups and then about the mother we both went to see her again the next day, we found out then that there was a long list of people that wanted her so we put our names on the list and waited patiently.
That week we received a call telling us that we were chosen. The new litter had taken a slight toll on her appearance but we loved her from the start.
Now five years later Storm has turned into the most lovable caring dog that anyone could ask for.
Thank you
NFHS
special thanks to Kelly
Calypso 
Calypso Hi,
Thought I'd sent you a note and some pictures of the kitten I adopted from you last week. I've changed her name from Norma to Calypso which seems to suit her quite well since she loves to hide and is such an Imp. As I write to you she is trying to figure out how she can get the fish in the aquarium. She's definitely spiced up life for the other two cats I adopted from you earlier last year. Dexter and Chesterfield have definitely met their match with her. Looking at the pictures I've sent you, you'll be able to tell she's made herself right at home. She has also turned into a purring machine, especially at three in the morning. The whole family has fallen in love with her. I'm so glad I called you early in the morning that day to see if she was ready to be adopted. She was worth waiting, hoping for.
Thank you so much.
Karen Barnhart
Rocco and Kiwi Greetings to NFHS Staff:
I am pleased to provide you with information on an adoption from the NFHS.
Rocco, (male, blue/white Parakeet) was adopted from your facility mid-February 2007. He was adopted as a companion for a female Parakeet I had recently acquired from a co-worker who no longer wanted her. When I introduced Rocco to Kiwi it was love at first sight. I jokingly tell family members that I don't have Budgies, but Love Birds! They preen each other, do the head-bob-thing to get the others attention and tell each other stories from dawn to dusk. They never seem to run out of anything to say. Rocco has even picked up various calls from the native birds in our area. He does a fantastic Baltimore Oriole and portions of Northern Cardinal calls.
I think it is important to say that I do not breed them, nor would I purchase an animal from a breeder. I believe all companion animals should be adopted from humane societies and/or bona-fide rescue organizations. Thank you to the NFHS for the excellent work you do in providing temporary safe homes for animals awaiting placement into their forever homes.
Lucille Coleman
Sweety Cat 
Buddy This is just a short letter to you regarding my cat Buddy that I adopted from the Niagara humane society. He is the second cat we have adopted from the shelter and sweety cat is doing just fine as well. I adopted Buddy three years ago this year and sweety cat six years ago. Buddy was the pet of the month when we dropped in to see the animals, I fell in love with him right away but we left and on the way home I said to my wife I am getting the cat carrier and going back and adopting him. He has been a great pet for me. He such a loving guy giving hugs all the time. As for sweety cat I adopted her for my daughter graduating kindergarten. Sweety cat was brought to the shelter as a baby with no mother and was hand raised by the people there. To this very day she still loves to be cuddled and held upside down like a little baby. As you can see from the pictures Buddy is the black kitty and Sweety is the well almost every colour kitty.
Thank you very much for being there for us to adopt such wonderful cats.
Yours truly
Bill Williamson
We had been looking for a new furry addition to our family for about six months. We would frequently check the Humane Society website, as well as take an occasional trip to the building to see if the "right dog" was there. We were looking for a dog that would be substantially smaller than our 100 lb Lab. One Friday evening, I just happened to check the web site and noticed pictures of two cute little puppies. The building would not open until the next day which was Saturday morning. So after a restless night of sleep, and being pretty sure that the puppies would no longer be available when we got there, we took the chance and staked out the Humane Society 15 minutes before they opened that morning. Much to our surprise and delight, they were both there as well as their mother. We rushed to the cages afraid we wouldn't have too long to make our decision. There they were, like little bookends in their cages, Cuff and Link. They were both adorable, and it was hard to decide. We finally chose the female guessing that when grown she would be the smaller of the two. We quickly made our way to the desk to let them know we were interested, and by the time we had made our decision all three dogs had been adopted, as well as numerous calls about them.
Since the puppies were so young, we had to wait another 2 1/2 weeks for ours to be spayed and micro-chipped. We had numerous trips out to visit to our puppy during that time, in the cold January weather. We got to know some of the staff, and became quite familiar with the surroundings. We brought little Cuff home, and named her Destiny. She is such a great dog and a lot of fun. She just turned 11 months, and still has a lot of puppy in her. When people ask us what kind of dog she is, we tell them that she is a "Spuggle." Brittany Spaniel, Pug and Beagle. She is as unique in her look as she is in her personality. She's healthy, sturdy and smart. Whenever she's out on a walk, people will stop us to ask about her. She absolutely loves the attention. Shortly after we brought her home, our Lab passed away. She helped fill the void and made the transition a bit easier.
This was our first adoption from a Humane Society. We were so impressed with everyone, how friendly and helpful they were. From time to time we see some of the staff around town. We recently took Destiny back for a visit to say hello. We feel that during this time, not only did we gain a wonderful family pet, we also made some new friends in the process.
The Woodburn Family
Jerrie and Tease 
Jerrie and Tease 
Jerrie, Tease, and Joey Every day, I say a little mental "Thank you!" to you...Jerrie and Tease have transformed our place from just a townhouse into a HOME. We all can't wait to come home after being out, and we all laugh so much more now. Trevor, Kelli and I are so grateful!
Attached are the photographs which I promised I'd send. As you can see, Jerrie and Tease are growing FAST. They were both about 8.5 lbs on Tuesday when we went to the vet, and Dr. Chivers told me that he wouldn't be surprised if they topped out at a massive 12 - 15 lbs.!!! I guess they both have the strong, sturdy bone structure that is frequently found on large cats...I'd better stock up on some good quality cat food! Anyway, huge or not, we adore these guys, and are so glad that they are in excellent health. Yippee!
Please take care of yourself, and I will send more updates as time permits. I think I could fill your inbox with silly cat stories, but I'll try to contain my enthusiasm!
With warmest best wishes,
Cathy, Kelli, Trevor, Jerrie, Tease, Aussie and Joey (the parakeets!)
Buck has been with us a year at the end of October.
Max (was Gage) has been with us 5 months on November 4th.
Both were from Louisiana.
Hi to our old friends at the Humane Society.
Buck is a wonderful dog. He has made our home his castle. He is very loving. He loves to lick your face and kiss you all the time. He gets along great with the cats. Loves the kids, he watches them every morning when they leave for school. He will go up to the window now, before he would not even go near the windows, he would stay at least 3 ft. away from any windows or the door. He absolutely loves his walks and car rides. You just even say the words and he gets ready. Buck is my pretty boy. Buck learns things extremely fast. Buck also is not timid like he was when we got him, he has come around a lot. Most noises don't bother him as much as they did. When we first got him even the leaves blowing around outside would make him freak out.
Max is a very energetic dog. From the time he wakes up to the time he goes to sleep he has a toy in his mouth. He is like a baby who can't go with out the soother. He is funny. Max is still learning everyday. He takes a long time to catch on to things, but once he gets it, he is good at it. Max wakes me up in the mornings by 6:30 am if I am not already up. He whines in my face and nudges me. Both Buck and Max don't come out of the bedroom until I do. Everyone else could be up but they wait for me. They are my babies. Max is a digger and now Buck has copied Max. So they both dug a pit in the back yard where there is a lot of sand (used to be a pool) and they both go in that pit area of sand and wrestle. They are so funny to watch. I still have to let Buck know sometimes to be nice with Max. Still a big size difference between them. Max is my Cutie pie. Max loves to cuddle with you, usually in the morning after they have gone out. Max loves to play tug of war with his pup tire and he is getting a lot stronger now too. He brings the tire to you and waits for you to get your side and then pull. He sometimes tries to put it in your mouth like he does to Buck. Max now gets excited to for a walk or car ride. Max also gets along with the cats.
Buck and Max both play with the one cat Fuzzy. They even lay beside each other. My other cat though is 16 years old now and Max likes to try and be her friend like he is with Fuzzy but Angel wants nothing to do with him, but he is still learning. Max is only 6 months old maybe in the next few months or so he will start slowing down a little. He has soooooo much energy. He keeps Buck busy though. Max loves Buck to death, he can't bare to be not around Buck all the time. I love my two boys very much. I hope Max's brother is as happy as Max is. When we got Max we could not take his brother also. That would have been too much, 2 cats , 3kids and 3 dogs. So we took just Max, Buck needed a play mate. This will be a first Halloween for both dogs. Max will see his first winter ever and so far he likes the cold weather. Last winter was Bucks first time seeing the snow, and oh my god does he love it. He runs and dives and rolls. He is hilarious to watch in the snow. I hope Max likes the snow as much as Buck. Anyway both of them are doing great. I could not have asked for any better dogs than these two.
Have a wonderful day.
Buck, Max and our Mom (Lisa)
Sage Sage is fitting very well with our two kids, two cats and other dog. She is very curious and is always trying to be with someone in the family. When we are out, she is very well behaved. Sage is shy around new people, so we are introducing her slowly to our family and friends. Our schedules this fall have allowed us a lot of time to help our new member really get situated in our house. The only change we had to make was to change her name, as our daughter had the same name. Of all the names we thought of, she took to Sage immediately. Thank you Niagara Falls Humane Society for helping us find such a great addition to our group. My poor husband is out numbered by girls 7 to 1. Maybe we'll have to come back soon for some boys to balance our household?
Meowy 
Meowy I adopted a cat from you about 4 years ago. His name was Tutter then but now he's known as Meowy. My husband and I went into your shelter to look for a cat. We looked at some smaller kittens and when my husband bent down to look at a cat and there was Meowys paw reaching out. We took him out for a bit and he was the most loving cat I had ever met. He had been in the shelter because his owners couldn't keep him and his brother anymore. His brother was adopted out a few weeks before Meowy. I fell in love with him, and we brought him home. He hasn't changed much, he is still a very loving cat. We have 2 kids who just adore him and he has a basket full of socks he adores because he loves to sleep in it. He has been growing some nice old man hairs on his chest which are pretty cute!. I tell my kids all the time about how we saved him. I think its wonderful for them to learn the value in helping something that cant help itself!.
Thanks Meow!
Kristen Linthorne and family
Luke and Nate 
Sophia This is Sophia. I adopted her on Oct 12th/2008. She is doing great. She is very playful and is just what I needed in my home. She has been good company to my other cat and me.
I also am including pictures of my Guinea Pigs (Luke and Nate) that I adopted from you guys last year.
I was so happy to see the adopted pets on your website. When I was there, quite a few of those animals were also there and it makes me so happy to see that alot of them were adopted.
Thank you,
Jillian
I adopted a border collie mix who I named Blaze from your shelter 16 years ago. She was my first "baby". She fooled me, I must have seen her as she was just up from a nap because she was happy and alert but not too excitable. After she came home with me her true Border Collie personality came out. I'm not a person who chooses a pet with the thought that I could get rid of her if she wasn't a perfect pet. She was wound up, she herded my nephews and son, she was stubborn and smart as a whip. She had a sense of who was good and who was not and expressed her opinions on that matter. I loved her dearly and eventually after 14 wonderful years with her I had to make the decision to have her euthanized. That decision was not made lightly, I held on to her as long as I thought she could handle it. I handled it ok because I was glad that she wouldn't have to suffer and I still had my second "baby" Shadow to help ease my pain. Two yrs. later Shadow became very ill very quickly and I again had to let go of him. It was harder this time because afterward I had no dog to take care of, no dog to hug and love and worry about. We planned on waiting a while before getting another dog, but the internet can be a curse and a joy. I spotted a golden puppy who stole my heart, she even changed my husbands mind, he didn't want any more pets. She is now 5 months old and a joy and a pain all at once. She can't replace Blaze or Shadow but "Abby" has certainly captured my heart forever. What you do there is build families and bring love to them. I could NEVER, express my gratitude for what you all did for us. But let me try,
Thank you,Thank you,Thank you,Thank you,................................................!!!!!!!!
Layne Teal and family.
Hamlet 
Chester Hi,
I thought I'd drop you a note and tell you about the two cats I adopted from you.
I adopted Dexter (Hamlet) a beautiful orange tabby with the most different personality I've ever seen in a cat. He hates to be held but loves to be hugged and kissed. He loves his treats and comes up to my chair sits on the arm of the chair and pushes the can on the floor to tell me he would like his treats right now. He has some other strange quirks, its hard to describe but I love him dearly. He loves to come outside with me and hides in the giant hostas in my garden or sit on the roof of my little shed and watch the world go by. I think he feels safer that way. He would love to get one of the birds that come to my bird feeder but so far no such luck not that I'd let him anyway.
The other cat I adopted is Chesterfield (Bon Jovi) a black and brown and white tabby. This guy is a character too. He runs through the grass and with his white feet he looks like he's prancing. He's so funny to watch. He's also very clever as you can see from the picture I'm sending to you. He can climb the chain link fence behind my house. I think he believes the birds will just sit at the feeder waiting for him to come along and catch them.
They both love to sleep with me which has been a blessing since my husband passed away in September. He absolutely loved Dexter but didn't get to know Chester very well because he passed away just two weeks after we adopted him.
I have been considering getting a third cat so maybe you'll see me soon.
Thank you so much for the beautiful cats.
Karen Barnhart
The following story is not of an adopted pet but is of an interesting reunion.
The Story of Jack or Turbo On Wednesday, October 22 as I was leaving for work I spotted a black and white cat walking across my front yard. Wow--that cat looked just like my Jack who had been missing since early July. I got out of the car and followed this cat to my back yard, crouched down and called him to me. He meowed like crazy, then came to me and I picked him up. I brought him into the house and in a few minutes he settled down and I got a closer look. I was certain that it was Jack aand called my neighbour over for a more positive I.D. Yes, she too was certain that HER beloved Jack was back. That night Jack was so happy and loving with my husband and I--we knew that our lost boy had returned!! He was a few pounds heavier, and the tip of his right ear was missing--but by his mannerisms, appearance, right down to his meow (somewhat squeaky)--he was Jack. Friday night our 20 year old son confirmed it again and we were all so very happy.
The following Saturday evening , for some reason, I came face to rear end with our Jack. Our young cat appeared to have grown some new parts back there since his "getting fixed" at 6 months of age. Could it be? Do those things grow back? I needed my husband to confirm this new find. Yes, it looked like Jack had some new parts! Impossible, I know I had him fixed--and we sat very bewildered discussing this matter over dinner. But this WAS our Jack--and yet...how come he had these 2 new parts?
Monday came and I called the vets and Jack and I went (with his sample) to get him checked. Perhaps the vet would shed some light--maybe these were abcesses or some mysterious growth. The vet took one look and said, "this is not Jack". He even double checked Jack's medical record to confirm that Jack had indeed "been fixed". And, of course, our Jack , who had been sleeping on my bed for the last five days had a pretty good case of fleas!! Home we came, me still calling him Jack, and back to bed he went.
Well....now what? What do I do with a cat we've fallen in love with again, but reallly is not our cat? I called my Mom--and she had a very good idea--why not call the humane society, and see if anyone is missing a cat? As soon as I told the woman at the humane society the story, she asked if this cat had the tip of it's right ear missing. Sure enough, it was his right ear! You guessed it--a young man , named Jamie was looking for his black and white cat. But he lived over near Walmart and I live behind the Factory Outlet Mall. Could this possibly be his cat? Jamie had just moved October 1st and his cat had disappeared October 3rd.
Jamie caught a cab and was at my place in 30 minutes. Sure enough "my Jack" was his Turbo. Jamie was kind enough to give me some money toward the vet costs and hugged me just before he and Turbo left to go home. I am pleased that they have been reunited, but I did shed a few tears about an hour later, realizing I was still without my cat. But, a BIG thank you to othe Niagara Falls Humane Society for being there for Turbo, Jack, Jamie and myself.
Kim Pritula
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