Adoption Stories

SHADE

Adopted: June 9, 2022

When we first saw Shade (formerly Villa), she was described as the "Walmart greeter" of the room. She ran to welcome my wife and me, and happily hung out with us from the moment we met. Once she settled in, it was like she’d always belonged. Everything is a toy to her, including shoelaces. She loves nothing more than curling up on me or my wife, twitching in her sleep as 

SNOOPIE & WOLFIE

Adopted separately, they bonded immediately. Thank you, UCHS, for bringing so much joy to my little family after experiencing a lot of loss. Here are Snoopie (formerly Charlie) and Wolfie (formerly Onyx) enjoying their new life.  

TRUSTY

Adopted: March 2025 

Trusty (formerly Loki) has been at home for about a month now & there is no doubt we were made to find each other. He loves spending his time playing with his big brother & sister, being in the backyard, and loves runs on his very own trail. After a long day of fun, he’s usually cuddling up with one of his human sisters in bed. He has also started training & is doing so w

BUNNY & CARAMEL

Adopted: 2024  

Bunny (formerly Buddy) and Caramel continue to thrive in our home! We love these girls so much and as they continue to get more comfortable, we see even more of their personalities. They are a blessing to us!

BEAU

Adopted: Feb 27, 2024

We've been blessed with beautiful Beau. He is doing so well! He loves his big (but smaller) sister Josie and neighbour Lucy. They have become a true pack! They love swimming in the pool in the summer and playing in all the snow this winter. He is a goofy big teddy bear and we love him very much! He is very happy and is a wonderful addition to our family. Thank you very muc

NOVA

Adopted: July 3, 2016 

As a St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog, Nova brought immeasurable joy to individuals in the community before becoming a psychiatric service dog. Nova flourished as a cherished ambassador for UCHS and created lasting memories during family camping trips. Nova’s time was cut short by Canine Degenerative Myelopathy, a genetic condition. Despite her spirit and determination, her