Happy Beginnings
CAP is able to adopt out many animals to happy forever homes. Adoptive families share their joy below with pictures and stories. Help us make this possible for all our homeless animals through a donation to CAP today!
Happy Beginnings Submissions
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Charles and Ann wrote, We had been without a dog for 2 years since our one passed away. We knew we wanted an older, calmer dog who could get along with our cat. Bo fit our requirements to a "t". Bo and the cat got along right away. Bo made himself at home immediately. He hasn't met a couch or bed he doesn't like. He also loves to go for rides. He especially likes our truck.
Allan wrote, We brought Honey to our home and she is truly a family member. She is smart, playful and loving belly rubs. Honery is very protected of our famil and a good watch dog. We are please and happy with our choice of pet. We would like to come back and adopt another family member.. What a wonderful experience!
Kyle wrote, His beautiful green eyes and friendly approach stole our hearts the day we met him. Murphy the Mutt is very affectionate; he loves to cuddle and give sweet kisses. His new sister and playmate, Pagan the Pug, is warming up to this little bundle of energy. We are so happy to have adopted Murphy.
Michael wrote, She's a sweetheart that loves playing with her toys.
Pat wrote, Pogo has been a joyful addition to our family. He is so full of energy and playfulness! Our older dog, Flaco has returned to a youthful pup just trying to keep up with Pogo. He has stolen our hearts and filled our house with laughter.
David wrote, Buddy and I adopted one another that day. The process was relatively easy and simple and Buddy headed home with me. He is a very loving and wonderfully good-natured pup! He loves to run and play and is not too rough with other pet/adoptees of mine. My 6 cats have "trained" Buddy.....he knows the boundaries and limits they have set. He is a wonderful companion and playpal with my black mini-dachshund, Buffy, who is 5 months old.
Prior to Buddy's arrival, Buffy's wrestling and playpals were the 5-month trio of kittens, a 3-month kitten and a 2-year old tabby. The cat and kittens all played and romped with Buffy who was smaller than they were. Buddy came into the picture and the rules had to be set by the felines!
Buddy has adapted and all is well in our household. Buddy even eats with and among the cat and kittens and Buffy. All are getting along with each other and I am so happy to see and be part of this special family. Buddy is so much fun and extremely lovable and loving. He savors the attention given him and reciprocates it as well. He takes "commands" well. He is very obedient and smart. He appears to be content in his new home and that makes me ecstatic for all my critters.
Catherine wrote, We brought Nova home to meet our 4 year old Rhodesian mix named Lilly that we adopted from CAPS 4 years ago. They were instant friends. Nova is 9 weeks old and is so smart and sassy!! She has enough energy to entertain Lilly for hours. The whole family enjoys playing with our new puppy and watching her grow.
Martinsen family wrote, Kinks came in with his 3 litter mate. Kinks was playful and cuddly from the get go. We introduced him slowly to our two whippets, Boone and Blaze. We thought it would be at least a couple months before we could give Kinks full rights to the house, but he quickly proved us wrong. After two weeks with us the dogs and cats interact nicely and Kinks knows where to go if they are pestering him. He also isn't afraid to swat and hiss if he is uncomfortable with their interaction which is generally just because of the size difference. Our daughter begged for a cat for 3 years. We always told her know because we didn't think the type of dogs we had would work with a cat. With a little patience and supervised interactions they are great together.
Lauren and Chris wrote, Athena has been a part of our family now for over 2 months. We adopted her the day after she arrived at the shelter, and we are so glad. She's the sweetest girl. She's playful, smart, and she loves to cuddle. She's our little fur-child! Chris and I have been bringing her to our family events, and she is loved by so many!
Heather wrote, DarylJane "DJ", named by my 14 year old after her favorite character on her favorite TV show. She's the sweetest, most playful, stubborn perfect little puppy ever. There's never a dull moment and never a shortage of laughs and puppy kisses.