Happy Tails

The happiest part of our work is seeing the love between people and their pets, and knowing a pet has made it home. "Happy Tails" is where we try to share that feeling, because these "tails" wouldn't have happy endings without you. Whether you're an adopter, donor, volunteer, sponsor, social media follower, or friend, thank you for helping to put smiles on faces.

Please enjoy photos of adopted dogs, cats, and small animals, happy in their homes, as well as the profile photos of pets who have recently been adopted. Thank you for being a part of our pet-loving community.

If you've adopted from CCHS and would like to tell us about how your cat, dog, or critter is doing, we would love to hear your own "happy tail"! Whether you adopted one week or one decade ago, your pet is an important part of your story, and ours.

Share an adoption update with our team, and we may publish it here, on social media, or in newsletters. We may also post them in the shelter, or as updates for our staff and volunteers. We're looking forward to seeing our friends again, happy at home (and we know you have the pictures to prove it!).

PK

If we know anything about PK, it's that she would always prefer to be lying down! In fact, you probably won't get more than her head off the floor... unless it's for something truly important. Like a Churu. Here's her profile pic at the shelter, along with a lovely photo of PK at home. As you can see, she is as comfy (and as horizontal) as ever!

When she came to the shelter at 13 years old, she had already perfected her confident, laid-back style, which her family noticed right away. They said they knew immediately "she was the perfect fit for our family." And while some senior cats struggle to find a placement, PK was adopted within a month.

Now that she's been home for several months, we wanted to check in on how it's going. They shared that PK is "very happy and healthy," and we couldn't be more thrilled to hear it, or to share it with you all.

Pixel (Castiel)

We love getting updates, especially when families really take the time to share how a pet is doing. Recently, we got a really good look into how Pixel (we called him "Castiel" here) is settling in and joining his family. It was such a thoughtful and thorough response that we wanted to share it all with you! His adopters shared their stories in Spanish, and we've published them here as written.

If you don't speak Spanish, and you don't have a preferred translator, we would encourage you to read this PDF of their submission, translated by Google. 

What drew you to your pet, at the shelter or online?
Que era pequeñito

Describe your pet's behavior when they first came home:
Al principio estaba un poco tímido

How have they grown?
Para el refugio, su nombre es Castiel, pero para nosotros, es Pixel. Nuestro bebé canino ya hace pipi encima de los tapetes de pañal. Estoy tratando de crear una rutina para que después de ciertas actividades él busque el pañal solito.

What are some of their favorite things?
Le gusta sentarse encima de las refilas de la calefacción porque siempre está saliendo aire calientito por allí. También me he dado cuenta que le gusta verse en el espejo, aunque al principio se asustaba, ahora le gusta porque él piensa que está jugando con otro perrito, cuando en realidad es su propio reflejo.

What sort of adventures have they been having with you?
Mi bebé canino aprendió a subir las escaleras del departamento al tercer día. Me sorprendió mucho verlo arriba. Por ahora el solo se sabe subir, aún no ha aprendido a bajar, por lo que lo tengo que bajar cargadito.

What has your adopted pet taught you about animals?

Que los animales son una bendición, que necesitan mucho amor, respeto, paciencia y protección.

La Familia de Pixel

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Is there anything you want to share with our team?
Mis más sinceros  agradecimientos a  todos quienes forman parte del refugio,  porque me han entregado  lo más lindo que tengo junto a mi.

Tiago (Brosky)

We've shared updates on Tiago before (you might remember he was called "Brosky" at the shelter!). Last spring, shortly after he was adopted, his family reached out to show us how he was settling in. They were so excited for what was coming next for Tiago, saying "Everything has been going great! Tiago has been adjusting wonderfully...I am planning to sign him up for an intermediate training class in a few weeks to give him more opportunities to use his brain."

Recently, we got updates on how his "brain games" are going! And it was heartwarming to see a recent photo of him, looking very proud of himself and his accomplishments.

According to his family, "He really likes doing Obedience and Rally training, he earned his CGC [AKC Canine Good Citizen] title in August, his first leg in [AKC] Beginner Novice Obedience in November, and we'll be doing our first Rally show in March." What an accomplished pup! We wish him all the best in future training and upcoming shows.

His family also shared that he's "been doing amazing." And despite this photo of him taking a well deserved break, they find that he "looks and acts a lot younger and more energetic." We are pleased to hear it. And pleased to see his big smile again!

Pepper Ann

When Pepper Ann (just "Pepper" at the shelter) was adopted in March 2013, it was due to her "big smile, and great style" according to her family. They sent a copy of her original CCHS profile photo, and a video of her from this summer.

Almost 13 years later, she is still rocking her signature look and greeting everyone with a sunny welcome. "We call [bandanas] her 'jewelry,' and whenever we change it she runs to show everyone in the house," they shared. "She is the best girl, and I'm grateful for her, every day. Thank you!"

What a lovely lady!