Alumni Tales

Most Recent Alumni Tales

Alumni Tales are stories of happy pet adoptions from The Maryland SPCA. If you have an SPCA adoption story you would like to share, please go to our Alumni Tales Submission page and tell us yours. Below are some of our most recent favorite stories! You can read more great stories on our Alumni Tales 8, Alumni Tales 7, Alumni Tales 6, Alumni Tales 5, Alumni Tales 4, Alumni Tales 3, Alumni Tales 2, Alumni Tales 1 and More Tales pages.

Buffy Is a Valuable Family Member

Dear Maryland SPCA,
In December of 1998 after the death of my four-year-old cat, I adopted a five-and-a-half-year-old Siamese cat named Buffy. Buffy caught my attention being the oldest and shyest cat in the kennel. Buffy came home a week later. To my surprise she was the most mild tempered cat that I have ever known. She quickly became my best friend and a loving family member. Eleven years later, Buffy is now 17 years old and she still remains a valuable member of the family. Thank you. —Annette

Puff-Puff Brings Happiness

Hi, I just wanted to say that Puff-Puff (adopted out as Starlight) is a wonderful dog. She brings joy and happiness to every day. She will be turing a year old on July 16. —Kevin

Buster Rocks!

Buster (formerly Perplex) has been a wonderful addition to our home. After a brief stay under the couch in our family room, he has blossomed and bonded with our beloved Daisy (formerly Ashley) and with the kids and me. He's loving, affectionate, sweet and really funny. He loves being wherever we are and loves playing with Daisy...although unfortunately for me, they are most playful between the hours of 10 p.m. and midnight, although it's a small price to pay for their happiness! Thanks, MD SPCA! —Rebecca

Finn Has brought Joy

When we visited the MD SPCA to choose a cat, we never expected one to choose us! "Bernie," a four-month-old buff and white kitty stole our hearts when he perched on his new daddy's shoulder in the visitation room. Since coming home, he has been renamed Finn, and he has really opened up! He's put on weight, sleeps in our bed and loves our 18-month-old son to pieces. They are truly inseparable and always getting into something together. Thank you, MD SPCA, for bringing this joy to our family!—Amanda

Diego Says Thank You

Dear MD SPCA,
I just wanted to write and tell you how much I am enjoying my new home! My mommy and daddy spoil me VERY much, and although I am almost forty pounds now, I still like to sit on their laps and be by them all the time! I gained weight since I have been away from you and have definitely fallen in love with my new family! Thank you for finding me such a loving home!!
With Love, Diego (adopted by Leanne)

Brutis is a Blessing

It was not long after Hurricane Katrina when displaced animals from the Gulf Coast were being transported all over the country to look for new owners. Somehow, Brutis (formerly Lando) made his way from Gulfport, Mississippi to Baltimore, and we count our blessings every day for that. Brutis has been the best dog we could have ever asked for, and we want to thank the MD SPCA for helping us to find him. After three and a half years in Baltimore, Brutis and his family are moving back south to the beach where Brutis is the happiest!! Thanks again MD SPCA! —Love, Brutis and the Carr Family

Scooter Has Been A Complete Joy

It was October, 2008, and I was very sad. My first cat, Zeke, has just passed away. I was lost without my constant companion. One of my coworkers knew how awful I was feeling and suggested that if I were to find the right kitty for me, she would help me with the adoption cost. I had a day off and decided to go by the MD SPCA, "just for a look." When I was led into the kitten room, the very first kitten attracted my attention—and by the paw taps and cries I got from him—well, it was love at first sight! Egan wouldn't do for a name, so on the ride home I suggested several names, and Scooter was the one he did not scream at. He has been a complete joy since I brought him home, and he now has a little sister, Pyewacket, to play with as well! I am grateful to everyone at the MD SPCA for all their efforts and hard work and their love for the animals. Scooter thanks you too, from the bottom of his furry heart! —Jenn

Daisy Has Blossomed

We love our Daisy (formerly Ashley)! From the first moment she arrived at our home, Daisy has been a wonderful addition to our family. She is kind, sweet, and loving and has blossomed in the year that we've had her. My two kids, Hannah and Carter, are her best pals; they love Daisy, and Daisy loves them right back! Every night, Daisy sleeps at the foot of the bed or in our upstairs hallway, standing watch over her people, who love her dearly. Thanks so much to everyone as the MD SPCA for matching us with our forever girl, Daisy! —Rebecca

Lucy IS A Bundle of Love

Lucy has become quite a small bundle of love. Every time I sit down, she sits on my lap. She is still afraid of thunderstorms, but we get through that together. Unfortunately she has been upset since the death of our older dog, Pokie, in December. Lucy has made it through some tough times, but hopefully she will soon have another dog companion. —Sarah

Jessie is the Best Dog

Jessie (formerly Magnet) is the best, most adorable, loving dog I've ever met. Not only does he speak volumes for pit bulls as a breed, but for 'shelter dogs' in general. Adoption is the way to go, and I LOVE my baby. —James

Sheba Will Steel Your Heart

When I first brought Sheba (AKA SHELLY) home, people thought I was crazy for adopting a pitbull because of their negative history. However, when they met her, she immediately stole their hearts and put those negative sterotypes to bed. Sheba has been a blessing to my family and me. I want to thank The Maryland SPCA for giving me a cuddly, loveable dog. —Courtney

Chunks and 'Lil Chunks Make Life Better

I was looking for a cat. I walked past this one cage, and these paws came out and started swiping at me for my attention. There were two cats in there. I asked to see them, and as soon as the cage was open, both tiny cats jumped out and started going in opposite directions. It was hard to chase them down and catch them. But I knew they were mine because they seemed like "trouble makers." All these years later and I love them even more then the first day. They greet me at the door, snuggle by my feet at night and wake me up way too early on Saturday mornings! And they love each other, which is more than I could ever ask for. Thank you, SPCA, for making my life better. —Michele

Sam Is The Man!

From the bottom of my heart, I would like to thank The Maryland SPCA for connecting Sam and me. The adoption experience was a true delight.

At first he seemed quite nervous leaving the SPCA, shaking the entire ride home, but he quickly warmed up to all the attention and exercise. He has since become quite the outdoor enthusiast and a big ball hawk. I can't say enough about his demeanor, which is often noted by fellow dog owners. "Samson" has been a welcomed addition and is my new best friend. Thank you! —Matt