Happy Endings

We love to hear good news about our shelter alumni! Please send your story & pictures to doginfo@apsofdurham.org. If possible, include the name of your adopted dog or cat while he/she was at the shelter, and the approximate date of adoption.

• GIA (formerly EVA)

  Durham APS We wanted to let you know how happy we are with Gia! After having 14 teeth removed, she has recovered nicely and has become great addition to our family. She loves being outside and playing with her new “brother” Teddy (our 13 ...

  

• MARGO

  Margo, adopted February 2012 Cuteness alert!!!  Margo sends a big slobbery thanks to all the shelter staff and volunteers who helped her so much over the past 4 months!!  Thanks to everyone who believed in her  :-) [gallery=3394]

• SPENCER (formerly Colby)

  Hello! I just wanted to send a little update about Spencer (formerly Colby). My husband and I adopted him in September, and since then he has charmed all of our family and friends and has taken permanent residence in our hearts. He's really adapted ...

  

• LILY adoted Feb 2012

  LILY adopted February 2012. "hey friends from APS, I miss you guys but I love my new home!" [gallery=3392]

• RICHIE (formerly Elvis)

  I just wanted to update you all on Richie (Formely Elvis)  He is such a sweet fella, very well behaved and has definitely found himself a home.  Richie is very loving, playful, and loves to go for rides. The staff at the Durham APS ...

  

• CALVIN

  Hello to APS of Durham, We adopted Calvin early September 2011 (he had arrived at APS along with his two sisters, fellow Australian Shepherd mixes). He was just a new pup, quiet and shy. He has been SUCH a great dog! He is so ...

  

• SHAMUS (formerly Oswald)

  Shamus has been with us One Month today.  He is a great dog, and is doing well. Here is a picture of him watching movie today with his family. [gallery=3389]

• KAYLEE & INARA (formerly Suzy & Lillie)

  Hello, I just wanted to share how happy Kaylee and Inara (formerly Suzi and Lillie) are after a week in our home.  As you can see, although they weren't together in the shelter, they already love each other like sisters should.  Both have become ...

  

• XAIA (formerly Aurora)

  Hello to everybody at APS of Durham, I just wanted to send a picture of Xaia (the puppy formerly known as Aurora) after one week in her new home with me. Today she had an awesome time at the Dog Park! It's going great. ...

  

• SCARLET & SOOKIE

  Hey Durham APS! I just wanted you to know how great Scarlett and Sookie (formally Suki) are doing. They have been with me for almost a year in February. They are very fat, happy and very ...

  

• ARCHIE

  Archie arrived to our little home in the woods on Dec. 28.  It's been only 5 days and he's one energetic and happy puppy.  Since he's been home, Archie has had lots of romps in the woods, a trip to the Vet, and ...

  

• UNO (formerly Ellis)

  Here are pictures of Uno, formerly Ellis.  He was adopted to Lisa and Dina in August 2010. He most recently went Halloweening at his past foster home with the Franks.  At present Uno is enjoying his ten acres in Orange Co. with his foster ...

  

• BEAUTY (Formerly Tiger)

  Dear APS folks, We adopted Tiger in Mar 2011. Now we name her Beauty, because she is the most beautiful cat we ever seen. Here is her story with us: After a Vet visit I had my eye infection cured, though I hated the ointment in ...

  

• LOKI (formerly Dwight)

  We adopted Loki (aka Dwight) in October after we lost our dear Mocha. Loki is a complete joy.  He loves to play and is so very cuddly.  His sister Bella loves him too. [gallery=3124]

• AVA

  Dear APS, I cannot thank you enough for your kind hearts and help when I was looking to adopt a new pet!  I was so pleased with how sweet everyone was to the dogs and how well we were helped. Back in September, I met ...

  

• FILBERT (formerly ZIGGY)

  Dear APS, We adopted Filbert (formerly "Ziggy") in July of this year.  He has been an absolute joy from day one! Filbert is full of personality and spunk,  but loves nothing more than to snuggle in your lap at the end of the day.  He ...

  

• JEZEBEL (formerly MIA)

   Dear APS, I adopted Jezebel (formerly Mia) on June 13, 2011 and now I can't imagine life without her. This black beauty embodies everything I love about the animals at the shelter - she's sweet, playful, and very cuddly. Sorry for the lack of ...

  

• IZZIE (formerly Petunia)

  Dear APS, We wanted to send you an update about Izzie, our little Pomeranian-mix that we adopted in July: ...

  

• WINNIE

  Good morning, I have sent a picture of Winnie she is a great girl and loves to run outside and pick up her boy ...

  

• SPOCK (formerly Theodore)

    Hi, from Spock (aka Theodore) I am doing fine here in my forever home. It’s nice having a hard time choosing which bed to sleep in at night since I have three to choose from. However more often than ...

  

• SCOUT (formerly Raina adopted October 2010)

  Hello APS of Durham! Please know that my husband and I have thoroughly enjoyed our upcoming first year with Scout (formerly Raina), adopted 10/29/2010. She has been an absolute sweetheart, and I thank you for taking care of her before she came into our ...

  

• AMELIE (formerly Kimmie)

  Dear Durham APS folks, We adopted Amelie (formerly Kimmie of kennel 41 out) on September 16, and we wanted to let you know she’s doing ...

  

• SPRIGHTLY (formerly Carmen)

  Carmen, now Sprightly, adopted Sept. 2011 I just wanted to let you know how quickly Sprightly (formerly known as Carmen) has integrated into our family.  She has bonded with our whole family including visiting my mother and brother, and quickly warmed up to my ...

  

• MARGOT (formerly Minnie)

  I adopted my cat Margot (formerly Minnie) from Durham APS on August 20, 2011. When I brought her home I was very nervous, fearing she would not like me and/or would destroy my home. Nothing could be farther from reality. Sweet Margot has ...

  

• ARTHUR & MOLLY

  Hi APS!  We are Arthur and Molly, 2 kittens who were formerly in PP2.  We were adopted around June 27, 2011 and are very happy in our forever home!  Our mom and dad love to play with us and cuddle us.  Our weird ...

  

• FAITH

  Hi, my husband Joe and I adopted Faith on January 12, 2011.    She has been a wonderful addition to our family and we couldn’t have asked for a better dog.  She attended puppy classes almost immediately after adoption and now goes to Camp ...

  

• INDY formerly BRUCE

   Formerly "Bruce"...but now renamed Indy!!  We have been busy with "Indiana Jones" exploring the Eno Trails, swimming in the river, and taking trips in the car so he can see all of his new family.  He is happy just to run, run, run and ...

  

• MILLIE

  Hello, my name is Lauren. I adopted Millie from you guys last week. I wanted to check in and let you know that she is settling ...

  

• RUBY CAROLYN (formerly Sabrina)

  Hello... My name is Ruby Carolyn, but you may remember me as Sabrina. My mom brought me home the end of April (2011).   I live with my mama and brother and three kitties. (I also have a foster sister at the moment...a ...

  

• MINDY Happy Ending

  Mindy has brought so much love into our household  ---   she lets us know when she needs to go out by going to & scratching on the door,  plays rock 'n roll dog ball and fun tug of war with her Kong doggie ...

  

• PINKY

  Pinky's Happy Ending Video

• LILY formerly PEPPERMINT PATTY

  This is Lily (Was Peppermint Patty). I brought her home this past Mon, Aug 15th. She is SO sweet! And very very quiet! I had to buy a collar with a bell, just so I know where she is! It took Lily a day ...

  

• STELLA formerly SAMANTHA

  It's been just over 2 years since we adopted Stella (formerly Samantha), who was in foster care. While she was a bit shy at first and had some serious separation anxiety, she very quickly warmed up to us and is now the love ...

  

• ANNABELLE

  Annabelle (adopted 7/29/11). I will send more pics and a story soon. She has made herself at home from the minute she "waddled" out of the carrier. WONDERFUL addition to our home.

• GRAY SEA

  Graysea, adopted 2006 It has been 5.5 years since I saw my Gray Sea gazing back at me from your website.  From the first time I looked into her eyes I couldn’t hardly wait to go get my dog.  I just want you to thank ...

  

• TRIBBLE & BLONDIE

  Tribble (our 1.5 year old Aussie mix) and Blondie have become fast friends with Blondie spending much time chasing Tribble and attacking her ever wagging tail!  We feel pretty blessed to have had the chance to welcome Blondie to our home.  She has ...

  

• NEWMAN -Adopted May 2011

  My husband and I had no intention of adding a 6th dog to our family, but lucky for us, we did. As I was leaving downtown Durham one rainy afternoon at the end of March, I spotted a very young, very cute puppy eating ...

  

• IMOGENE

  We adopted Imogene from APS last fall. We considered renaming her, but the name "Imogene" seemed to fit, so she's kept it. As our first cat, Imogene has been wonderful. The happiness she has brought us is far greater than either ...

  

• FIGARO (aka Oreo)

  HI APS of Durham, ...

  

• LAMBERT

  Hello: I wanted to tell you how quickly Lambert (aka Bruno) has incorporated himself into our pack. In his first week and a half with us he has been an attentive, affectionate, smart all-around great dog; he’s taken a long weekend trip to Pittsburgh ...