Happy Tails!

Adoption stories with happy endings

If you’ve adopted from JCAPL and would like to share your Happy Tail, click the button below to send it to us. Note that we will share on social media and our newsletter in addition to this web page.

Pepper

Pepper was first spotted by a woman and her son at a park in Goldsboro in May. She was using a cinder block to hide behind. She evaded capture for a number of days, but...

Zuma

Zuma was shot in the back with an air rifle when she was less than four pounds. She temporarily lost control of her legs and bladder, but, with the faith of the vet who believed she...
brown dog with big eyes

Juno

I know every dog mom says this, but I truly adopted the best dog ever in November 2010 from JCAPL. Her name is Juno and she turned 11 in June. She was the last of her litter, and...
cat named Ivan

Ivan

We adopted a cat you named Henley on 05/07/16, and I wanted to tell you that he is an amazing member of our family. Especially during the COVID pandemic he has been a source of...
cat Penelope

Penelope

From Penelope’s New Family:We took Penelope home just a few months ago, she is still a bit shy but she is the sweetest little girl. We don’t see her as having a disability because she...
dog named Mylo

Mylo

Mylo came to us right after Christmas – a scared little puppy that clearly had a disability. He walked using his front forearms, not his paws. He was diagnosed with luxating elbows, and surgery was...
black and brown cat

Amelia

My daughter and I adopted a cat from JCAPL. Her name is Amelia, and she was about two years old when we saw her at an event in Clayton. We didn’t adopt her that day...
two tabby cats snuggling in blanket

Silo and Nixx

After being cat-less for several months, I opted for double the trouble and double the love by adopting 2 young cats through JCAPL. In the 4+ years of our togetherness, their personalities continue to evolve...
balck and white dog with green ribbons on her head

Katy Update!

Katy is absolutely wonderful, it is amazing how far she has come. I push her more and more off leash and we are able to walk down the street to the neighbors with no leash...
tan dog sitting up on couch

Gracie!

  Just wanted to let you know how Goose is doing. She is a very sweet and loving girl. We let our granddaughter rename her. Bob and I chose Gracie and Sophie. She said she...

Madison

Madison celebrated her 1st Christmas with us in style!  She has done so well with all the children that come around, including our youngest grandchild who is 15 months.  We are so fortunate to have...
black cat in washing machine (door open)

Spencer

I wanted to give you a quick update on Spencer. Omg, do we love him to death!  His nickname is “Cat-Dog” because he does think he’s a dog. He follows me around the house “helping”...

Baby Grace

Our Happy Tail story is a match made in heaven! While volunteering with JCAPL as a cat cleaner at the Smithfield PetsMart, I got to meet many, many cats and kittens, all needing a loving...