Happy Tail Stories

Pet Adoption

Nemo

Nemo, a 2-year-old Whippet mix, came to us late October 2018 and quickly captured the hearts of LHS staff members and volunteers. He was surrendered to us after he broke his front legs and his former owner was not able to provide him with the proper medical care he desperately needed. Nemo required lots of love and a safe foster home that could take care of him before his surgery and all throughout his recovery.

Our foster coordinator put out a request for a long-medical foster to watch over Nemo. Nina and Doug quickly agreed to foster Nemo and give him the care he needed. With the help of our wonderful supporters and the Angel Fund, we were able to provide Nemo with the surgery he required in order to be able to walk again!

In the process of fostering Nemo, Nina and Doug fell in love with him. When Nemo got the clear bill of health from our veterinarian, Nina and Doug told us they couldn’t imagine their life without him! He became an official member of their family and is living a happy and healthy life in his forever home.

Dora

Marilyn, a volunteer at Lake Humane Society, promised her husband that she wouldn’t adopt any dogs she came across while walking them at the shelter. That was, until she met Dora.

“When I first saw her, I knew I was in trouble!”

Dora was always hidden in the back of her cage, but every time Marilyn walked into the room, she watched her the whole time. Marilyn knew that she had to make Dora part of the family.

“I’ve owned dogs my entire life, but she’s the sweetest dog I’ve ever had.” Marilyn says Dora is great with her young grandkids, and loves to walk, so she’s gotten the family outside more too. “She just makes us so happy!”

Grandpa

While volunteering at LHS, Stacey met Grandpa (formerly known as Tyler), when he was at his worst. Grandpa was recovering from an illness and was heartbroken after his owner passed away. “I asked the staff if there was any way I could help get him out of his cage!”

Grandpa still needed medications, but Stacey was willing to put in the time to foster him until he was better. After returning to LHS for one last round of treatments, Stacey brought Grandpa home for good.

Stacey also adopted another cat in 2017, Conner, whom she met while volunteering.

Stacey says that as she’s gone through some tough times, “They’ve helped me as much as I’ve helped them.” 

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To receive updates on animals adopted from Lake Humane Society, please check out our Happy Tails group on Facebook. Our adopters post photos, videos and updates about their pets who are LHS alumni. If you’ve adopted from us, please feel free to share photos and updates with our volunteers, staff, fosters and supporters!

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