Happy Endings!
If you have adopted an animal from HULA we would love to hear from you. Please send photos and a brief update to: send e-mailAlternatively, please feel free to share your update via our Facebook group.
BELLA (formerly JJ)
Adopted June 2010
Bella is getting on really well. From the moment we got her home she fitted in staight away.She has now got herself into a routine......wakes up around 5am, I have to get up and feed her to stop her running round the house at that time of the morning. She then comes and lays on the bed with us until we get up around 7am. After that she plays for a bit then takes herself off upstairs to sleep on our bed, she stays like that until about 4pm then gets up and plays for a bit.
We are both really pleased that we chose her and she will always be a part of our family.
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FREDDIE
Adopted April 2010
I’d seen Freddie on the HULA website, but had scrolled past him as he was somewhat older than we were looking for. However, seeing him in kennels for the first time something just clicked and, after what seemed like an eternity, he came home with us on April 10th 2010.
One of the things that really impressed us about the Fredster when we met him at HULA was his seemingly boundless energy, speed and agility, together with his sheer joy at playing fetch; it’s really difficult to believe he’s 8 years old when he’s outrunning Collies in the park, cornering like he’s on the ‘wall of death’ and leaping up to catch a ball in mid-air.
Freddie’s so calm, gentle and loving, oh, and cute, reeeally cute, that he charms everyone he meets; he’s even managed to persuade several people who were terrified of dogs that they’re ok really. We’re so glad that we decided to ignore his age and we feel hugely privileged that we’re lucky enough to be sharing our life with him.
Here’s looking forward to many happy years together – thank you HULA from Freddie and from us!
ps Freddie even has his own Facebook page.
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SHARON
Adopted May 2010
As you can see from the pictures, Sharon the Chinese Hamster is settling in just fine.
She is a shy hamster but has many toys and particularly enjoys running through her tubes and on her wheel.
She is very excited by all the space in her cage and loves to run and hide in all her hiding holes.
She is such a sweet hamster, thank you Hula.
Priya
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PETE
Adopted April 2010
It's Pete's 3 week anniversary with us today. It already feels like he's been part of our lives forever and we feel like a proper little family now!I still remember going to visit Hula on Easter Monday with a different dog in mind but Pete just took us in with his lovely little face. I think he certainly picked us!! After meeting him outside of his kennel we started to fall in love with him as he is such a loving, happy dog.
We are eternally grateful to HULA for bringing our monkey into our lives!!
Vicky x
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IZZIE (formerly Bluey)
Adopted April 2010
She likes her breakfast very early in the morning and if she doesn't wake you up by her incredibly loud meows then she'll lick me on the nose! She loves exploring outside too. Her favoured spot in the garden seems to be beside the pond where she spends ages just watching the fish!
Thank you so much to HULA for letting us adopt Izzie, we love her so much.
Denise, Donald and Ashlea x
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DENNIS
Adopted March 2010
Our Dennis the Menace has been part of our pack for about three months now and we couldn't be happier. He is still living up to his namesake by chasing ducks, cats and bikes but he is also a big softy who loves being groomed and having cuddles.
Best wishes,
Charlotte
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ANGELICA
Adopted March 2010
Hi Hula,I just thought I would send you a few pictures to show you how I am getting on.
I have been settling in well. I now like to eat Iams so am managing to keep dried food down, I have been sick a couple of times and despite the flat having wood flooring I managed to get it on the rug and the kitchen table which I think took some skill. My owners were good though and didn't moan at me once.
I have been enjoying my new home and have found it difficult to pick which place I like to sleep. I tend to prefer my owners bed but I also quite like the sofa by the window as I like watching the birds all day!
I am regularly groomed and I like that a lot. I have lots of toys and some would say I am quite spoilt but as I am an indoor cat I don't think you can have too many toys. I particularly like my duck as it tastes of cat nip yummy.
My skin is doing well and I haven't had any allergies as yet.
Thank you for looking after me and finding me my new owners. They seem to love me a lot.
Angelica xx (typed by Melanie)
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TOBY
Adopted April 2010
Toby has been with our family for 3 weeks. From the first moment we saw Toby we knew he was the dog for us, he is the most loving, gorgeous and beautiful dog we could of asked for. He has two walks a day and the second walk is to a field where he is let off to run after his ball on a rope, he is well loved and spoilt - he is our TOBY JUG.
He hasn't once messed in the house or chewed anything, THANK YOU Hula for giving these animals a second chance to be loved again and if Toby could speak he would thank you too and of course a BIG LICK ......
This is our Toby Jugs HAPPY EVER AFTER ENDING xxx
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GARY & HOWARD
Adopted 2010
Take that!……the story of Howard & GaryWe spent a lot of time in December on the HULA website looking at all the little lost souls, and as adorable as they all were……we kept on coming back to Howard and Gary because they had been with you for so long. On the 1st January we were knocking at the HULA door (despite the snow) and we brought the boys home early in February.
The first few days were hard for the kittens, they were terrified of everything and only came out of hiding from behind the sofa under cover of darkness. They were "commando kittens"...laying up all day and eating and travelling downstairs at night.
Gradually, they came out more and more and started to explore the whole house. Gary even let us stroke him. We kept the boys inside for all of February and most of March during which time they took up permanent residence in our spare room...mainly on the bed, with occasional visits to the window sills for bird watching and outside “theoretical” reconnaissance.
They pulled shoe laces and strings out of our boots and took tissues and sweet papers out of wastepaper baskets and generally played and explored. They created a nice little den under the spare bed and filled it with their favourite things. Gary progressed quickly after a few weeks and would sit quite happily on a lap to watch TV and come for a cuddle at bedtime (there is a thump at "lights out" as he jumps down and leaves the bedroom). Howard is not quite at the cuddly stage yet but he will accept a stroke and doesn’t "back off" now as he did initially.
In three months Gary and Howard have come a long way from the two scared boys cuddled up together in the basket at HULA...they are definitely a bonded pair and nuzzle up to each other when they meet up in the garden after independent hunting expeditions in the churchyard. HULA was right to keep them together and we very grateful for all the care you put in to getting them ready for their life with us. They are our lovely boys now...and I think they know that.
They are a pleasure to have around. Thank you HULA.
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BOB
Adopted March 2010
We adopted Bob earlier this year - we love him and he's having a ball at our house!He has a new friend to play with, her name is Jo (also from HULA).
Bob likes sprinting down the garden and back, he especially likes to sprint away when it's his bedtime! He hides in our bushes and waits until we aren't looking so he can sprint into his bed.
Bob has made Jo and our family so happy. Thank you HULA for your wonderful work - you have made us so happy, twice now!
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POPPY
Adopted 2008
We adopted Poppy two years ago, and it is as if she has always been a part of our family! She is so full of fun and loves nothing better than playing in the park, on the beach and being cuddled.
Thank you, HULA, for all your wonderful work.
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TILLY & DUSTY
Adopted February 2010 and October 2007
Tilly the Cairn Terrier Cross arrived at the Sanctuary in January 2010.She was only with us a short time before she was spotted by HULA supporters Vanessa & Richard who took a shine to her.
Tilly soon found herself in a lovely new permanent home.
She joins their other HULA dog, Dusty, who was adopted in 2007 and as you can see they are already firm friends.
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CO CO (formerly Snowy)
Adopted November 2009
Co Co is a little gem. At first she needed some training at home as she was very excitable and didn't really know how to relax but with some positive and calm energy and some patience she made progress very quickly.We walk a lot with Co Co - she particularly loves the woods but any outdoor space where she can play will do and she is in her element. She also loves her ball!
Thank you so much for giving us the opportunity to give Co Co the loving home she deserves.
Zoe Castle & family
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FELIX
Adopted January 2010
Just to let you know how Felix is getting on in his new home, we cannot believe how quickly he settled in, even in the first couple of hours he had investigated the house and decided he would make it his own.What a character he is - so affectionate and funny. We cannot believe he would make such a difference to the household in such a short time.
Thank you so much HULA.
Chris and Ann Freeman
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PATCH
Adopted December 2009
Just to give you an update on Patch who moved in with us in December. He is fantastic and has settled in well. He did have a few trust issues at first and we have all worked together to help him to get over his tendency to bite and scratch when he gets stressed and have made excellent progress.
He has one funny little quirk and opens doors: any doors from kitchen cupboards to wardrobes. He looks in and sniffs inside before wondering off, so you can come home and imagine that you've been burgled!
Julia and Phil Gibbs
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JASPER
Adopted December 2009
I thought you might be happy to have news of Jasper, who is doing fine. He has settled in incredibly easily despite being nervous at first of everyday household noises; a lovely cat who now sits on our laps for a short period of time and loves being fussed. As you can see he loves the sofa.
Thank you for Jasper who has been a wonderful addition to our household.
Jim & Barbara Wilson & Family.
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CHARLIE
Adopted September 2009
In March 2009 a stray cat was brought into the Sanctuary and given the name Lilly. She was pregnant when she arrived and gave birth to a litter of 5 kittens in May. This beautiful picture is of Charlie one of her kittens enjoying his first play in the snow!MAGGIE & MILLIE
Adopted August 2008
Maggie and Millie have now been with us for about 15 months and I thought you'd like to know how they're getting on.Well, all I can say is there's no worrying about them not feeling settled or anything of that sort. They're both MORE than settled. They both sleep a tonne, literally wherever they like; wardrobes, washing baskets and rugs. They have their mad moments in the evenings usually and Millie is still rather obsessed with water, "we don't do drinking from a water bowl I'll have you know, too common"!
They left the Christmas tree well alone this year but loved their Secret Santa presents from friends.
We really couldn't have asked for two friendlier cats they're just so loving and have great personalities. Maggie is still very enthusiastic about cuddle times and takes them very seriously whereas Millie likes a comfort cuddle and once she's sleepy enough will get down and find her place to sleep for a little while more.
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CAGNEY & LACEY
Adopted April 2009
"They have settled in nicely and it seems that they have been with us for a year, not a week! After a few nights of running up and down the stairs and keeping us awake at every given opportunity, they seem very happy and content and have lots of windows to look out of and room to wander about in until they can go outside and explore."
"They really are lovely characters and hope they are as happy as we are to have them."
...we have received an update to say that Cagney & Lacey are now, very aptly, named Misty & Midnight. Here you can see they are happily settled into their new home.
PHOD
Adopted October 2007
Phod came into HULA’s care in October 2005. When she first arrived she was very unsettled and could be quite aloof. As her stay continued at HULA she began to trust and bond with the staff and volunteers.
During Phod’s stay at HULA she was quite poorly, she battled illness with determination & courage. She spent some of her time convalescing in the caravan that HULA have designated for the dogs and volunteers to use for calming sessions. Phod enjoyed watching the TV and admiring her reflection in the bedroom mirror. She also loved to play games & equally just liked to spend time sitting by your side, especially if the sun was out!
Eventually, in December 2006 a wonderful foster home was found for Phod and she continued her recovery with her foster dad Phil, who provided her with a wonderful loving home. In October 2007, Phil decided to formally adopt Phod and she now lives a wonderful life and can often be seen running along side Phil as he rides his bike around the lakes in Milton Keynes.
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POPPY
Adopted June 2009
We had prepared our conservatory (north facing) as a starting base for Poppy to get used to us and to meet our other two cats through the glass doors. We have one other female, Whilamena who is 16 years old, grey and white and very much a lady and very much a loner. She has been with us for 6 years and still prefers to eat and sleep upstairs when she is not outside. Raffles is our large, black, longhaired male, aged about 9/10, nervous of most things, (a cruelty case) and in great need of a female companion. What we hadn't bargained for in Poppy's first week was the weather. It was that dreadful heatwave week which everyone, including Poppy, just hated. We had fans blowing and because we couldn't fully open the windows in case she tried to escape, garden netting over the windows so that we could get some air in. Poppy did not enjoy that week but eat for England from day one and when at last the dreadful heat abated she was a much happier cat.
She is a lovely little cat, who we love very much and hope that she will have many happy years with us and become good friends with Raffles.
Thank you everyone who helped Poppy on her journey to us.
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PATCHES
Adopted 2008
I hope to get him outside a bit when the weather warms up, as I have bought him a large run to put in the garden and an outside hutch. I am sure he will still want to come in at night to watch his favourite programmes though.
I am sure he thinks that he is half cat, half dog, not a rabbit. He is such an endearing little thing and I feel really privileged to be able to be the one chosen to give him a loving home.
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LIAM AND LENNIE
Fostered May 2007...Adopted December 2007
They went to a foster home for socialisation where they gradually gained more confidence. It took nearly three months before they were happy to even be touched but thereafter they came along in leaps and bounds. On hearing their first contented "purr" they melted the heart of their foster parent who couldn't bear to be parted from them and formal adoption followed soon after!
Another happy ending!
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ZIGGY
Adopted December 2006
Hi, my name’s Ziggy and I am proud to say I am a HULA dog. I am a liver spot Dalmatian which makes me stand out from the crowd. My mummy is one of the people who volunteers up at HULA walking the dogs when she has time and she noticed me when I first came in to HULA from a kennels up in Leeds. I had been picked up as a stray and was very upset and confused at the whole thing, I didn’t like being in the kennels as they were not something I was used to and there was no television so I couldn’t watch Coronation Street. The staff and volunteers made my stay as comfortable as they could and I soon realised that they all had my best interests at heart.
I need lots and lots of walks as I have loads of energy but my mummy and daddy make sure that I get to go out as often as possible to give me some exercise. I especially like the squeaky ball as I can run around squeaking it and drive everyone mad with the noise!
It is thanks to the wonderful work of everyone at HULA that dogs such as Ziggy can find their new forever homes…. Maybe your next family member is waiting for you at HULA now!
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MIKEY
Adopted March 2009
Mikey has been with us for three months now and he has really made himself at home.He is very affectionate and playful and LOVES cat milk. I get woken up by Mikey every morning when he comes and lays on my tummy for a morning cuddle, he purrs like a little engine.
I have three other cats that are slowly getting used to Mikey, one of them greets him often by touching noses with him.
I had a hip replacement recently and Mikey is always by my side, he follows me where ever I go and him sitting on my lap really makes me feel better too!
I am really glad we chose to take Mikey home with us, he has changed so much since his first day with us. He puts a smile on the face of everyone that visits us because he just can't help rubbing round their legs and sitting on their laps!
*** UPDATE ***
Mikey is still doing very well and has even made friends with two of my other cats now, they enjoy playing tag around the house and sleeping all in the same room!
His personality is wonderful, he is like a little furry human and has become my shadow. I have never known a cat quite like him, he has bought us such joy and happiness . He loves to play and could do so ALL day if he had his way!!!!
He has also found his voice and always greets the other cats (especialy our only girl Moo) with a cute little meow. We think he has a little crush on Moo as he follows her around and tells off the other two if they try to fight with her.
As I write this he is curled up next to me fast asleep! Cant imagine being without my handsome black cat Mikey.
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KURA (formerly KIERA)
Adopted October 2009
Keira is enjoying life to the full with her new family. Here she is on a day trip to the seaside.
*UPDATE* March 2010
Things are going well and Kura seems well settled in with us. We go to a GSD training class now which is working well, although I'm not sure I'll ever get her to walk to heel when we are going somewhere (she's fine on the way home!). She certainly learns quickly and has a few party tricks too.
All in all we are delighted with her and it seems that the feeling is mutual :)
