Success Stories | Happy Homings
To date, we have successfully rescued and re-homed over 300 dogs and puppies, matching each and every canine with the perfect human companion.
Here are our latest happy endings…
NOTE: If you would like to foster or adopt a puppy, please click here.
Jeremy
Sweet little Jeremy, a male german shepherd cross whose life got off to a bad start, has been adopted into a wonderful loving home. He can now get the love and attention he deserves after his rough start to life...
An email from Adam's owner... "Adam has settled down beautifully and has doubled in size. He is into our routine and is giving us a great deal of pleasure. One ear is starting to stand up and he seems more German Shepherd these days... He and the cat (Crumpet) are staring to play but then Adam gets over excited and jumps on the cat which is not good for his dignity!..." We're glad to hear Adam is settling in nicely :)
Honey
Honey, the potato-pups‟ sister will never need to have a hundred ticks removed from her ears again as she too settle down in a loving, happy home and has already attended her first puppy training course!
Willow
This cute little Vissershok rescue pup actually overcame Parvo-virus. This means Willow is a little miracle girl who really deserves the best. And she got the best - a wonderful home to call her own.
Gucci
This little girl was rescued from street people in Wynberg by some lady who phoned and asked us to take the pup in on our books. She has found the home of her dreams and can now live happily ever after.
Mi Kai
This little guy was rescued at 3 weeks old with his siblings. After much needed nurturing in his foster home, he was soon ready for the home he deserved. And boy did he get it. Lucky little guy!
Brandy
Brandy was rescued from being chained up in Joe Slovo township earlier this year.This friendly, sweet-natured and slighlty reserved girl came out of her shell in her foster home and then found the home of her dreams where she can live happily ever after.
The 3 Muskateers
The 3 Muskateers... These 3 little bundles of joy, Lulu (female), Jessie (female) and Balto (male) were rescued in the Grabouw area earlier this year. They were about 5 weeks old and very weak when rescued. After recouperating in a wonderful foster home getting showered with love and affection, these three all got wonderful permanent homes where the love and affection can continue - as we're sure they've gotten quite used to it ;)
The 3 B's
These little guys, Bob, Belly & Billy, were rescued from Philippi not so long ago and have been in foster care ever since. Their cute little faces were too much for potential adopters and they all got the wonderful homes they deserved. Lucky mutts!
Bella & Angel
These two little ones were rescued at our most recent mass sterilisation campaign. They are about 12 weeks old now and have been adopted into wonderful homes. What a score for these two little potential talents!
Phoenix: the biggest winner
When Phoenix was found, he was a one-year-old fully grown German Shepherd, but he weighed only 11kg. Just skin and bones, with a shattered back leg and clear signs of being tied up for most of his life, he was a picture of neglect and abuse. But the man who found (and later adopted) him took one look at his gentle eyes, and he knew that this dog had more to give. A year, a leg operation and a few good meals later, Phoenix is strong, healthy and full of love – living, running, bar king proof that it’s always possible to forgive and forget, and it’s worth holding out for someone who cares.
Rufus
Rufus may only have three legs, but he’s more balanced than any dog around. He was rescued at about 5 months old, and had lost a back leg on the rough township streets. Gentle and sweet, he’s a true nature lover, who doesn’t let his disability get in the way of his favourite outdoor pursuits – which unfortunately include digging up his new mom’s garden!
Rufan
Where do we start? Rufan was a one-year-old large dog when rescued. At least, that’s what he was supposed to be. Unfortunately, due to severe neglect, he weighed only 11kg when found, and looked like a walking skeleton. Optimistically nicknamed chubby by his fosters, he soon lived up to our greatest expectations, and now, his new owner even has him on diet!
Didi (rescued and adopted with her brother, Mickey)
Didi looked like an alien at first, thanks to a persistent case of mange. But even in her sorriest state, this 10-week old puppy had an even more persistent case of optimism that tugged on everyone’s heart (and guitar) strings. Today, she’s a healthy, happy girl who no longer needs to rely only on inner beauty to sing to your heart.
Max
All Max wanted for Christmas was a loving new home. Rescued by African Tails on Christmas Day, 2007, this magnificent mutt was a special gift indeed. A few weeks later, he got his wish, and started 2008 in a wonderful new home. Max’s “festive seasons” are now far more festive, with gifts of love received everyday.
Lulu
Lulu took her fate into her own paws one day, when she escaped from the children who were throwing her around and tumbled directly in front of our van. With her outgoing, happy-go-lucky personality, it didn’t take Lulu very long to forget her first interaction with human beings, and today, she greets everyone with a smile, and struts her stuff in Cape Town’s trendiest cafes.
Jerry
With only one eye and a history of neglect, Jerry was about to give up. Lying on the road as people stepped over him, he was spotted by a volunteer and rescued just in time. With some gentle care from a loving foster, he soon regained his positive outlook, and stole his owner’s heart in the blink of an eye.
Bugsy
Bugsy found it difficult to trust his rescuers, and bolted from a volunteer’s car at the first sign of escape. A five-day mutt-hunt ensued, and Bugsy kept his pursuers guessing by appearing each day in the haze of dawn but eluding everyone’s reach. Eventually, he was apprehended and sentenced to a lifetime of happiness and (stringent) security.
Stellar
Stellar (our 2009 calendar cover model) was rescued from Du Noon, where she spent the first five months of her life on a chain with no shelter and a wet sponge to sleep on. Today, she’s spends every warm, dry evening on her new owners’ bed with her adopted brother Raffy (Mr March 2009 calendar), where she counts her lucky stars each night.
Yahzi
When Yahzi was found at 10 weeks old she had almost no hair on her bony body. She was mangy, frightened and malnourished. But just a few months later, she’s happy, healthy and full of adventure. She’s also spoilt rotten by her doting human.
Izzy
Izzy was found on a rubbish dump in Du Noon township, discarded like trash. She was eight weeks old, starving and literally at death’s door. But after a visit to the vet, an urgent drip and a lot of love she made an unexpected recovery. What one person deems garbage is another person’s gem and that is what Izzy became, a darling gem. She’s an easy going and elegant dog, never without a wag in her tail. And she even gets to sleep on the bed.