Happy Tales

Tell us your story!

Finding a furry friend is a magical moment. Our new companions bring such joy to our lives. If you've adopted an animal from Furry Friends and would like to tell us your happy tale, we would like to share it here. E-mail your story (and pictures too) to happytales@furryfriendsshelter.org.


June Bug

My wife and I just wanted to drop you a short note regarding June Bug. We adopted June Bug on December 19, 2009. When we first brought her home she promptly found a chair in our basement and hid und...

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In Memory of Mr. Mitten's

Mr. Mitten's was a cat that came to me when we lived in Toronto. His owner moved and left him behind. He was an emotional mess when I got him and with FIV. We had him for 8 years. Mr. Mitten’s was ...

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Mommy and Babies

I came upon the mother cat last winter around Feb. I have one outside cat (Charlie) and when he is outside I put food out for him. I saw the mother cat sneaking some of his food and Charlie would ch...

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Bowie

We adopted 'Bo' (most often now known as 'Bowie') in June of 2008. We originally went to Furry Friends to look at a different cat (who was unfortunatly recovering from an illness) but as soon as we wa...

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Coral
Coral is a 7month old female medium/long haired sweetie. she is always on the move and loves to play...Austin
Austin has a very regal look about him, an air of indifference, that is immediately dispelled, once ...LadyBug
What a beauty, sleek and slim. Loves to be brushed and cuddled. Soft silky medium length black fur. ...TomBoy
Tomboy is a beautiful young boy, looks part siamese, very sleek coat, and long slender body. He love...Oscar
Beautiful part Maine Coon cat,declawed, neutered, He is used to being an only cat with no children...Robert (Bob)
Bob (Bobby) showed up at the front door of our office looking pretty tough and hungry with his shre...Teddy
I was born with three and a half legs, but this doesn't slow me down one bit. I just recently got re...Oreo
I am a big friendly guy, declawed, but need lots of space to call my own. I get kind of jealous if o...Annabelle
Annabelle is really coming out of her shell. She is ready for a good brush, and will rub against you...Sahara
The definite imp of the litter, this little girl is quick as lightning. She loves to explore, and lo...Shelby
I am a beautiful young girl, but do have some issues to work out. I don't like other cats, and don't...Leona
Leona was left behind when her family moved. She is a real sweet young lady with beautiful markings,...Moo-Moo
Moo-Moo is absolutely one of the most loveable cats at the shelter. Unfortunately, we have to keep h...Walter
Walter is a big beautiful, part Flame Point Siamese beauty. He has a great disposition, very curious...Light
Light, because his coat is so, well, light coloured. He is a beautiful young guy, full of life. He h...Snowball
Snowball has just a hint of grey fur around her eyes, otherwise, she is pure white, and purrly adora...Honey
The name says it all. She is the smallest in the litter, a bit on the quiet side, but sweet as sweet...Buddy
Buddy is a real sweetie pie. His best friend (and we think distant relative) is Teddy, our 3 legged ...Pumpkin
I am a friendly tabby, once I get used to you. My ears got frost bite some time ago, and may look a ...Joy and Fluffy
It was hard to get a picture of them individually, and, well, this picture was just TOO cute to pass...Tommy
Tommy is a very svelt grey and white young man. Everyone at the shelter knows Tommy. They either lo...Ginger
Ginger is a beautiful young tabby with just a hint of tortie on top of her head. Check her out. She ...Marianne
Marianne is a Tortie/Tabbie or (Torbie) and has beautiful markings all over her body. She is very fr...Smokey
We call him Smokey the licker, he just licks and licks and licks anyone who gets their fingers anywh...Quinton
The picture does not do Quinton's eyes justice. They are the most beautiful shade of amber I have ev...Dottie
Dottie loves to be petted and brushed, but she will let you know when enough is enough. She seems to...Pippi
Pippi loves attention - from humans that is. Not so much from other cats, she tends to be aggressive...Mulan
Such sad eyes, I have never seen! Are they calling you? A real sweetheart, loves to give and get aff...Buffy
Buffy is a lovable cat. She loves to lick hands, arms, etc. She would do best in a home where she is...Romeo
Romeo is one big tabby. He is solid, has a large, beautiful head, but is a real pussycat when it com...Aries
Aries is super friendly. He has lots of energy, so needs lots of room to run around and play. He is ...Delmar
Delmar may have had a rough start, being sick and undernourished, but with the gentle care of his lo...Robin
Robin is a sweetheart, a little bit shy, and afraid of quick movements and loud noises, but in a nic...Sunshine
They don't call me Sunshine for nothing. I love attention and can't get enough of it. I can sometim...Rosie
A real doll, perhaps a bit shy right now, but very sweet. With patience, and tenderness, she will de...Big Red
The name fits. he is a big boy, but mostly fur. He is a suck for cuddling, and loves to brushed - wh...Kit Kat
Kit Kat is adorable. Look at those eyes. She has a beautiful, shiny coat, and is a very friendly you...
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