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HAPPY TAILS
Do you have a Cape Ann Animal Aid adoption success story you'd like to share? If so, please submit it here. Adoption stories are posted to our Happy Tails webpage. We may also share your story and uploaded photos on our social media pages or in Cape Ann Animal Aid communications. (If we share your story, we will never publish your full name. Stories may be edited for clarity/content/length.)
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Wendy (FKA Safiya) Adopted March 2022
"This tuxedo was completely unresponsive, in a cage, withdrawn. Not a good look for adoption. Another was a kitten that I adopted to bring home the next day. That evening I thought about the caged kitty and called the counselor the next morning. I asked if the kitten would be adopted quickly. "Yes." And what about Safiya? "She'll likely be a long timer." I gave up the little one and took a chance with the sad, reclusive year old. Now? Wendy, after months of hiding and getting loving patient care, is THE BEST little fur girl I ever had. Loving, fun, happy, low maintenance and sweet, she is a joy!"
Thimble (Adopted July 2025)
"Dear Cape Ann Animal Aid, It's one week since we came home with Thimble, a 3-month-old kitten who has brought so very much joy to us. We've been hoping to adopt a cat for a very long time. And then there he was! Thank you for the great work you do and for making it possible for us to be so happy."
Solis (FKA Walcott) Adopted April 2023
"When our beloved fur baby passed away at 20 on Feb 03, 2023, my spouse and I were devastated. Harley was a big part of our hearts, and our families too. With that empty piece missing after some time grieving we started looking for a new fur baby to share love were missing to give. In late March, a friend of the family offered to us our sweet girl Luna. What a ball of love and fluffy black fur, stole our hearts with one look. Although we now had a new start I was still feeling that we needed one more. I looked at shelter after shelter, and then pet finder. I scrolled and found Solis’s brother with a sweet face and adorable eyebrow print on his face. One of 3 family from NC. I reached out and found all but Walcott were adopted. I applied immediately! As soon as I received a call I took the day off from work and flew to go get our boy! The two kitties hit it off! Solis (aka Walcott) and Luna completed our family. I like to think Harley would have loved the two as well."
Ruby (FKA Francesca) -Adopted December 2024
"Just emailing to say thank you for Ruby! She has seamlessly joined our lives. She is incredibly curious, obsessed with shadows and feathers, kneads with the best of them, and is a good sport about being picked up and hugged multiple times a day. She also prefers sleeping with a leg up in the air, which delights us to no end. Thank you, thank you!"
Rook (FKA Wheaties) Adopted February 2025
"Our daughter attends college in Virginia and her friend rescued 2 kittens from a local shelter that was going to put them down due to overcrowding. He found a home for one and was going to keep the other, Bishop, a beautiful orange tabby. However, being a college student, it was too much, so our family adopted Bishop. We wanted Bishop to have a brother around the same age, same breed and that is when we found Wheaties at CAAA, a spunky brown tabby. Since we already had “Bishop”, the family decided to name him “Rook”. These 2 kittens (7 months old) are like two peas in a pod and we often find them snuggling together. Rook is a very energetic, loving cat and has adapted well to his new home and new brother. Thank you CAAA."
Remy (FKA Chili) Adopted December 2024
"We were looking for a cat for awhile so we went on the CAAA website to see all the cats up for adoption then we saw this cute orange kitten named Chili and we knew we had to get him so the next day we went to the animal shelter and adopted him. For a week we kept him in the bathroom and he would not come out of the little box we got him in and if you tried to pet him he would hiss. But after 2 weeks he is coming out of his shell and snuggling with my daughter."
Onyx and Ruthie (FKA Onyx and Diana) - Adopted July 2024
"Our family adopted these two beautiful cats a year ago and we are so happy we did! They were attached to each other at Cape Ann Animal Aid, so we adopted both of them! At first they kept to themselves, mostly in our daughter’s room. But eventually they ventured out and now have full run of our house. They are very attached to our daughter and Onyx allows lots of pets from us. Ruthie is a bit more cautious but does allow pets from us more regularly. Onyx recently had his teeth removed due to extensive dental problems and is making a wonderful recovery! We are so happy to have them in our home."
Mika & Helena (FKA Girlfriend & Norma Fisher) - Adopted June 2021 and January 2025
"I adopted my dog Mika in June 2021 and she has been my best friend ever since! It's just been us 2 these last 4 years and last month I adopted Helena as a friend and welcome addition to our little family. I'm so happy to share that they get along so well and it's been going great! I will be eternally grateful for how wonderful Cape Ann is to work with."
Max (fka Noggin Frogger) Adopted April 2011
"Max is now 14 1/2 and doing well. Of course he has slowed down some but still loves his walks and loves meeting up with all his neighborhood dog friends for a sniff or two. He still doesn’t walk on a leash but doesn’t let me out of his site. He is very smart and very spoiled but he is a wonderful dog. He is dearly loved."
Marley (FKA Cherry) - Adopted May 2019
"One sunny Massachusetts day, after a walk at the beach I decided to change the gps destination my mom had put in to none other than Cape Ann Animal Aid. I had my heart set on getting a dog and she had no idea. When we walked into the shelter and asked to pet some dogs immediately Cherry- whom we renamed Marley- caught our eye. She had the fluffiest ears and the sweetest personality. A day later we drove back home to New York with her and she has been with us ever since! She is the most loyal, calm mannered dog who loves to smile and greet house guests with a toy. Marley loves car rides, broccoli, and her 4 year old sister Maevyn. We couldn’t have asked for a better dog, thank you Cape Ann Animal Aid!"
Luna (FKA Cat Bus) Adopted December 2024
"Luna is awesome such a friendly cat loves to be scratched love attention and is getting to know the ins and outs of my house too well! I am so happy to have her and everyone at CAAA was so sweet I just wanted to take all the cats home with me. Luna loves the printer and fax machine."
Liam (FKA Fred) - Adopted December 2024
"When I first saw this puppy I fell in love. His name was changed to Liam short after arriving to our home and he responds to it well. It’s only been about 4 weeks so he is still adjusting to our routines. However, Liam has been getting along well with our older dog and the rest of the family. He has been attending puppy training classes to better adjust to other dogs as well as learn new tricks and it has been going great! I am so happy I was able to bring this loving boy home."
Lily (FKA Rorie) Adopted May 2025
"We adopted our beautiful girl about a month ago, she's such a loving and playful girl! She fit right into our family like she's been here forever. She claimed our bed as hers from the first day home, if she's not sleeping with us she's sleeping with her new bunny friend! She really enjoys when our grandbabies come to visit they love to play together!"
Lady, Baxter, and Higgins - Adopted March 2025
Lady, Baxter, and Higgins - Adopted March 2025: "They are all doing well, Baxter and Higgins seem more comfortable. Lady definitely is taking a little longer to get use to everything, but that’s ok."
Jax (FKA Danny) Adopted January 2025
"Our son was born October 29th and we had just moved into our apartment on November 1st. Most days it was just the baby and I once my husband went back to work. I felt myself going to this place that I couldn’t pull myself out of. We had spoken about getting a puppy but we had so much trouble with the adoption agencies we were going through in our area. It wasn’t until one day my sister and I were on the phone and she said Justina come out to Gloucester. She explained the whole process to me and I said no way that’s not going to happen. I sent in the inquiry for Danny that night and the next morning we got the baby ready and I took that drive to Gloucester. We waited what felt like hours but it was actually only minutes to go upstairs and see Danny. The moment we went inside the meeting space and took our baby boy out of the car seat, Danny was licking his little toes and rubbing his head on him. It was like fate had brought us together. I am so grateful to have now Jax with us and for him and my son Malakai to grow up together as they are only weeks apart. Being a new mom freshly postpartum and having a puppy is a rollercoaster but I wouldn’t have it any other way. Thank you to the amazing staff at Cape Ann Animal Aid."
Graham - Adopted August 2024
"Hello! I just wanted to say that Graham has brought me so much joy and happiness and continues to melt my heart every day! It's been a joy watching him grow from a baby to almost a year old! He is very smart and playful and affectionate! Unconditional love is something everyone should have! He loves his home and is very happy!"
Frankie Bobby (fka Bob): Adopted December 2024
"We adopted Bob site unseen from a Foster and renamed him Frankie bobby (after my late father-in-law and also his Foster name) as a surprise for my son’s 13th birthday this kitten that he had been asking for for a year since our last cat died after 19 years. He has filled our house with so much love and purpose and he has made himself quite at home!"
Daphne (FKA Dafne) - Adopted February 2025
"Hi, Just wanted to let you know that Daphne is setting in to her new home so well! She is getting used to the cold and snow, and loves going for walks and playing inside and out. We’ve only had her a short time, but she has brought us so much joy already! Thank you for all you do!"
Carl (FKA Chenock) Adopted September 2024
"Carl personifies the word "skittish." He's not yet a year old, and after seven months in his new home, he's not yet ready to accept being picked up, held, or even petted. EXCEPT by me, and only when he's in one of his cat beds. Nonetheless, he is a lovable little guy, curious and playful. He's social and likes to mew-talk, as long as it's at arm's length. When getting his neck scratched (in his bed, of course), he purrs away and rolls over on his back. He has the range of three stories and many windows, and takes full advantage of it all."
Dakota (fka Carrie) Adopted March 2013
"My sister was volunteering at Cape Ann Animal Aid during her senior year of high school. Naturally, every day when she came home, she begged our parents for a puppy from a group that just came into the shelter. After enough begging from the two of us, our parents finally caved and we picked up Dakota. From that day on, Dakota was our soul-dog - each family member had a special bond with her. Somehow as our second dog, she was the "Queen of the house". From stealing Lucky's bones/toys, to claiming every bed and couch in the house, Dakota made her mark. Although she was timid, she was the sweetest girl and loved to cuddle and keep you warm at night. The Barrasso family was truly blessed to have Dakota in our lives for 12 loving years, and forever thankful to Cape Ann Animal Aid for giving us our best friend."
Charlie and Pablo (FKA Tyron and Noirin) Adopted May 2025
"I adopted 5 month old Tyron (now Charley) and then adopted 3 month old Noirin (now Pablo) five days later. Within a few hours, they were playing together and were very bonded within a day. Charley grooms the younger kitten and they sleep together. They are enjoying our screened in porch and all the attention they are getting from my husband and I. We’re so happy with these two cuties!"
Bernie (FKA Gorgon) Adopted December 2024
"I waited about a year and half after my best friend Dexter lost his cancer battle... it was time to start again with a new buddy. Gorgon now also known as Bernie is an absolute delight. With his opposable thumbs the pink mouse was no match at the Battle of Bagland. In the first 5 minutes of Bernies arrival, he came right out of the carrier, scoped the joint out, had a bite, a pee in the sandbox and then played games for the better part of the day. He has the purr of a finely tuned Ferarri and he looooves attention."
Ava - Adopted June 2024
"My son chose this beautiful girl! She has grown into a feisty young lady! After a year she has shown her sweet and spicy side! After all, thats what girl's do! □ Definitely a great addition to our family! We are so happy to have her. Happy 1 year Ava □"
Batman (adopted November 2024)
"I adopted Batman in November and we have quickly become best buds! Batman was shy when I met him at the shelter, but by the time we got home he was such a cuddle bug! He loves to climb under the blanket with me in my bed or on the couch. Batman is very smart and has already gotten the hang of a lot of fun tricks. He also loves to go for long runs with me. When we go on walks we constantly get stopped by people saying how cute he is- he’s a celeb! Thank you so much for bringing me my best friend!"
Bruni (FKA Aiden) Adopted December 2024
"I adopted Aidan and surprised my two kids with him on Christmas. He is the sweetest and most playful boy. He adjusted really well to our home. We all love him so much and look forward to watching him grow and change. Thank you for taking such good care of him at CAAA and helping to make him part of our family!"
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