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It's always exciting to see one of our shelter pets get adopted by a new loving family. Tails of Joy is a place where families can share the story about the shelter pet they adopted. Enjoy these great stories.

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Bailey and Bear Cuddling on the Couch

Bailey and Bear

We adopted Bailey (Bluetick Coonhound) in August of 2019 and Bear (Australian Shepherd) in March of 2020 and both have been an absolute blessing to our family. Bailey almost immediately adjusted perfectly to our life and while Bear has still taken a while to adjust, he has come so amazingly far and we are so proud of both of them! We love both of our fur babies and couldn't imagine our home without them!

She loves her new home!

Malty (Malt)

We adopted Malt(Malty) right before Easter. She's right at home, seems likes she's been here for years. She knows the doggie door, it wasn't hard for her to learn. She loves playing with her toys and her brother Pete❤️❤️❤️

8 weeks and 1 1/2 years.

Tucker

We adopted Tucker in August 2019. He was 8 weeks old and his name was Rozier. Today he’s a BIG boy and just the best! He’s lovable and goofy. Love him to the moon and back! Thank you Panhandle humane society!!

Daisy the day we got her and her now.

Daisy

We adopted Daisy aka Pumpkin Pie in September of 2023. She was a very fun and playful puppy! She's grown so fast and fit right in with our crew. Thanks Panhandle Humane Society!

Ruger

Ruger

Ruger our big big baby now we adopted from you all 2 years ago this October!

Teddy

Teddy

I just got my cat and hes pretty shy. He has an abscess on the side of his face and no collar. I dont want him getting hurt or anything i just want my baby back please:(

The Country Life

Avery

My baby girl was very scared when I adopted her from PHS 4 years ago! She is happy and healthy today and has basically aged backwards! I am completely in love with her and watching her transformation from scared catatonic to silly goose has been the most amazing thing🥰

Black lab

Harley

We did not directly adopt Harley from the HS, but from the lady who did and was not able to keep him. We got Harley as a small pup and he has turned into a giant love bug. He loves cuddles with his doxie sister and chasing our daughter around. He greets you with love every time you walk in the door!

Enjoying the pillows

Malty

Malty Mae AKA Malt She's a wonder dog, it's like she's been here for years🥰🥰🥰

Amazing friend

Annie formerly Tootie

Annie has been a get addition to my family. Surprisingly she remembered Rex and was real excited to see him again and of course they ran around like they had been together all their lives. Annie is like velcro but that’s an Aussie trait which I love. The new addition was a very smart thing and love having her here.

Ginger lays on my desk

Gingerbread/Ginger

We adopted Gingerbread in December 2023 when we were searching for another addition to our home. She has become a perfect fit with our other two cats. We love her so much and are so thankful to PHS. ♡

Oliver (white nose) and Gus (black nose) relaxing.

Gus and Oliver

These two amazing kitties entered our lives in July 2021, where they charmed us and we could not resist taking them home. These brothers are the best of friends and have adjusted well to their lifestyle of lounging, playing, and snuggling with us each night after work. They love their domain and new kitty tower. We absolutely adore our new best friends and are so grateful to PHS for allowing us to find them. ❤️

She is sitting so pretty

Hazel

I got hazel in February and she has been a joy to our family she is very playful,loves to snuggle, we call her hazel may her other nickname is raptor puppy. She loves baths and going on walks and drives we love her so much

Napping on the couch

Princess

Princess Paisley has trained her humans well. She enjoys a life of chasing birds and bunnies, napping on the couch, and having fun farm adventures. She is a good exercise buddy and loves to play. Thank you PHS for our new friend and family member. 🐾

Sitting on my lap

Jasmine

I got jasmime a few months ago and its been amazing she is very playful and loving i love having her in our home

Home🥰

Malt aka Malty aka Peanut

How lucky we are to have this little Peanut in our family. She's right at home🥰

Photo of Sedrick

Sedrick

It is an absolute joy to have him in our lives. He is the best dog we could have asked for...so well behaved and so so sweet and goofy!!! 

Daisy sits next to a pumpkin

Daisy Mae (nee Millie)

We adopted Daisy Mae (Millie at PHS) back in July of 2023. She was just a puppy toddler and has grown into the cleverest silliest girl. We could not be more happy that she came into our lives! She is learning all kinds of things and has a love for playing games! Thank you!

Sitting pretty

Hazell

Ive had hazel for 5 months she is a joy to have in our family. She loves to cuddle and play. Her nicknames are raptor puppy and fluffy ball. She is wild and cute

Photo of Zeus on a boat

Zeus

He has been the best dog! He made losing our beloved Bodee and little easier by being the best friend we all missed.

Willow

Willow

 She spends most of her time just chillaxin! She's a very mellow gal!

Sandy enjoying his time on the couch :)

Sandy

I adopted Sandy around August of 2022. When we found him at PHS, he was the cat of the day. He’s silly, fun, smart, and overall the best choice we could have ever made. Thank you PHS for introducing me to my Sanderson.

Kona - 8 months

Kona Bean

We adopted our Kona Bean (known as Ebony at the Humane Society) in July 2020 and she was only 3 months old. She has such a sweet, gentle personality but lives to play! She absolutely loves her family and her family loves her.

Home!

Malt

We adopted Malt last Friday. She is amazing. Only went potty in house once and sleeps all night. She is used to her furry brother already🥰