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LILLY

Lilly was transferred to us from our friends at Sonoma County Animal Services. After spending almost a year in their care, it was decided to give her a fresh start at HSSC! She waited patiently for 6 months to find her forever home. Our amazing rabbit care volunteers Chris and Lori, who have years of experience working with our bunnies, had been in love with Lilly from day one. Over time it became clear that the right choice was for them to scoop her up and take her home! She landed a very wonderful family, just perfect for our Lilly! When asked how Lilly is doing, Chris and Lori tell us, “Lilly is now getting four-star salad plates every day in her new home. Afternoons find her stretched out on her floral carpet dreaming about carrots and basil. She also enjoys watching miniseries while getting a nice long backrub in the evenings!”

ROONEY

Rooney arrived at our shelter a little nervous but 100% sweet. Everyone really liked this senior boy for his delicately affectionate personality. Since Rooney was so shy, our staff and volunteers moved slowly to gain his trust. Once he became more comfortable with us he would show off his sweet, soft and soulful side. After only a few weeks in our care, he found his forever home. His new family tells us, “We adopted him from your Santa Rosa shelter on August 7th. He is such a sweet boy and follows us all around the house. He now has two doggie sisters and one doggie brother, and they get along great. Rooney is still very cautious and shy, but he is definitely settling in more every day and we think he is realizing that he is home. He is really a great addition to our family of senior dogs and we wanted to thank you for the quick and smooth adoption process. Everyone was super nice.”

PIPPIN (NOW DOC PIPPIN)

Pippin was found as a stray walking the streets of Healdsburg. At about 11 years old and weighing in at less than 5lbs., this teeny tiny Yorkshire Terrier mix quickly became a Healdsburg Shelter favorite. Once he was available for adoption, it was only a couple of days before he got scooped up into the arms of his new best friend, Holli. She tells us, “The Humane Society of Sonoma County has definitely made my world a little bit brighter, I think Doc Pippin’s as well! I’ve worked with the elderly quite a few years, so when I saw that there was an 11-year-old lil’ guy at the Healdsburg Shelter, I thought he and I should meet! From the moment I got down on to his level, all 6 inches of him, it was amoré! He had an itch, I happened to scratch it and our adventure began! Pippin, named by staff at HSSC, was perfect for him! With his looney hair Doc was added! (Back to the Future) Doc Pippin enjoys: sunset drives and letting most know he’s tiny but mighty! He enjoys his snack and has the best potty manners! Most of all he and I have become family, for that I am appreciative!”

ROONEY

PIPPIN

QUEENIE

LUCINDA F E R G U S

Fergus was transferred to us from the City of Stockton. We treated this FIV+ senior cat for chronic rhinitis, an ear infection and severe dental disease – this dear boy needed all of his teeth extracted! But he never let those issues get him down, he was always a super affectionate guy who melted our hearts left and right. Fergus waited patiently for the right adopter, and when they came along it was love at first sight! His adopters tell us, “Fergus (or Fergi, as he is known to us) couldn’t be any more perfect! He has adjusted well to our routines and we’ve perfectly incorporated him into ours. From early mornings to late nights Fergus mostly spends his time ‘model napping’! Which is code for ‘being the cutest while getting the best rest’! When he’s not doing that, he’s giving us pure love and affection! We couldn’t be happier to have found Fergus and give him his forever home. He’s meowing ‘hello’ to you guys now!” Read more about FIV+ cats like Fergus on pages 4-5.

QUEENIE (NOW TOPH)

This gorgeous girl came to us as an owner surrender. She was not getting along with the resident cat, so after trying to re-home her on their own, her owners brought her to HSSC! Because Queenie is deaf, we knew we would need to find very special adopters to give her just the right home environment – safe, stable, predictable and full of love! And soon enough those special adopters found her! They tell us, “We adopted Toph (previously named Queenie) from the Humane Society of Sonoma County and we love her! She’s a 4-year-old lab who is deaf, she’s also very smart and sweet which is why we affectionately call her Toffee, Toph for short! We’ve been training her to heel and walk by our side and she’s picked it up very quickly. We feel so lucky to have found her and we think she feels likewise!”

LUCINDA

Lucinda was found as a stray in the City of Healdsburg. This adorable kitten came to us unsocialized - she was afraid of people and her new environment. Our dedicated Healdsburg staff and volunteers worked on socializing her through playing, petting and feeding. Over time she became more comfortable and was made available for adoption! Her adopter sent us this wonderful update shortly after bringing her home: “Hi all! I adopted a kitten named Lucinda a couple weeks ago, who was under-socialized. For the first week she was scared of people and hid all the time, and never let me hold her. Now, only a couple weeks later she is an absolute cuddle bug! Her favorites are ear scratches and big hugs. I just wanted to let you guys know that she is doing super well and is getting more comfortable with people every day.”