We adopted our cat, Neko, probably 7 years ago now. We went to look at the available cats for adoption and our local PetSmart, and as soon as we entered the room, she began meowing at us to pay attention to her.
When my 2 youngest children moved out of the house within weeks of each other, I was extremely sad. I also missed my daughter's dog, Minnie, who left with my daughter. It was the saddest summer of my life.
Our family adopted Gus on February 14, 2016. He was approximately 2 years old, and we were told there wasn't much history on this dog, only that he had been bounced around in "no kill" shelters. We adopted him as a friend for our other dog, Kona.
Knox had a rough start to his life. He was found living as a stray in Tennessee before he was brought up to the Humane Society of West Michigan to be adopted. He had arrived with heartworms which required treatment and medication.
Henry was merely a puppy when he and his littermates were brought to the Humane Society of Tampa Bay in a cardboard box. After a short time at the shelter, Henry met his best friend Sydney and went from box-pup to man of the house.
Three adopters share their stories and hope to inspire yours
When my Labrador Jett died of cancer at the age of 7 1/2 it was hard. Even though I had the company of my small dog Bobby who I love and adore, it was just too quiet.
