Home At Last

HOME AT LAST!

Since our beginning in April of 2008,
The Ark has placed 140 animals in their new "forever homes"!

	Cosmo's long-time foster parents have now adopted him! His foster dad wrote The Ark to say: "He has truly become a member of our family and it would break my heart and his to hand him over to another family. So we are requesting you remove his name from the foster list and let everyone know that our boy has officially found his home, although he knew this 7 months ago. Thank you all for everything you did in saving this wonderful dog's life and giving him the chance to grow into a wonderful animal who has learned how to be a dog again, and more importantly, how to be a part of a pack, both human and canine." Well said!
	Sadie could not be happier that The Ark helped her get back home again! This darling little girl nearly jumped out of our handler's arms to get over to Daisy, her adoptive family's young daughter. She covered Daisy's face in kisses while every part of her body was wiggling. Then she greeted their big Shepherd boy with kisses to his muzzle and toes. Finally she jumped to Daisy's lap, turned around a couple of times, then sat facing our handler with a look on her face that said "You're dismissed." She is truly happy.
	Charlie is truly "home again". His family did not know where to turn when he was lost about a month before. After seeing his picture on one of The Ark's flyers, they worked hard to convince us they would provide for him for the rest of his days. Charlie, whose rightful name is "Fox", showed his gratitude by dancing and lovingly greeting all the members of the family. He is just so happy to be back with the ones he loves.
	Diablo met his new family through one of his Camp Bow Wow counselors. He now has a dog buddy, 3 new cat friends and lots of people around to love him. He will be very much a part of the family, including going along on camping vacations in their motor home.
	Oscar's new family saw his potential while watching him interact with his foster mom. They saw that spark and just knew he would give back as much love as they could possibly give him. Soon after the adoption, they wrote The Ark to say that Oscar (now called Oliver): "...is doing AWESOME in his new home. I've never seen a happier dog. :) He has adjusted very well, given all the change he's been through in the last few weeks."
	Evan's handsome face and talkative nature thoroughly charmed one of our volunteers. Adopted and renamed 'Ivan', this suave Tuxedo cat now spends his days with Gypsy, his newfound feline girlfriend.
	Indy met his new BFF (Best Friend Forever) at one of our Adoption Events. The two of them have been inseparable ever since!
	Nick made it official! He had been staying with one of The Ark's foster families for a long, long time. They came to realize something that Nick probably already knew — this loving home needed him permanently. Congratulations, Nick!
	Leyla did it! She picked out her person at one of our July adoption events, curled up in his lap, got him to fill out an adoption application, and now she's happy in his home. Way to go little girl!
	Quixote, our orange-and-white tabby cat with extra toes AND personality, has settled right in to his new home. Here's what his new family had to say: "Thank you ... for providing us with the missing piece to our family. After one week we already love him dearly and can feel that he reciprocates the love 100%."
	Newman & Redford came to us as a bonded pair of one year old, neutered male bunnies. Not wishing to split hares, The Ark saw to it that they got adopted out together. Now they can continue to snuggle and groom each other in their new home!
	Jazz (now named Chaz) is in his forever home now, together again with his longtime companion Cookie. He bonded quickly to his new human family and loves to be with them as much as he can.
	Cookie was adopted by the same family who took in Jazz (now called Chaz), thus reuniting her with her longtime companion. Obviously descended from canine royalty, she is simply doted on in her new forever home.
	Hercules, now much bigger than this petite puppy picture, has gotten a great start in life. He is cute, playful and full of the dickens. Watch out for the flowers! He and his adoptive family joined a dog group that will keep them all busy with lots of activities.
	Cooper is the center of attention in his new home. With a stay-at-home Dad and a doting Mom, he has kitties and grandkids to play with and even an exotic bird that loves to converse. How is he going to find the time to keep up with all this attention?
	Casper fell in love with his adoptive family at first sight &mdash or was it the other way around? He now walks with his head held high and even seems to have a dance in his step.
	Henri found a very loving home complete with adoring neighbors who come to visit him regularly. Bien fait petit chien!
	Stella's home!
	Ralphie didn't have to go very far to find his forever home. The foster family just couldn't imagine life without this little man, so he gets to stay right where he is. Happiness all around!
	Coco is in Springer heaven! He now has a family who jogs with him and takes him on wonderful outings. What a great life for an active dog. Can life get any better?
	Apollo has gone from being a scared, mistrusting kitty to being a sweet lover boy. His antics are so entertaining that we have a term for his shenanigans . . . Apollo Theater!
	Bing finally got what he wanted all along, his foster mom. At times it seemed that the whole universe was trying to make it happen, even Bing. We couldn't help but notice the little extra bounce in his step as he walked away with his forever mom! Live long and happy you two, this was meant to be.
	Penny got to go to a new home with Nellie! Wow, a new loving family AND her best buddy . . . It just doesn't get much better!
	Ella's addition to this family was exactly what they needed. She is reaping the benefits of being the only child in this family!
	Nellie, now Stella is in heaven at her new forever home. She is not only the center of attention with her family but has the love of the whole neighborhood. Neighbors came to welcome her to her new home and Stella has invited them to come by anytime.
	Licorice birthday cake? Well no, but Licorice is the Birthday present for her new forever mom. She will finally get to know love and kindness . . . something she has not had much of in her short life so far.
	Odie (now Max) is so happy in his new forever home. He is playing and cuddling with his little Jack Russell sister and soaking up lots of love from mom and dad.
	Merry is living up to her name. It's like Christmas now that Merry has become a new family member in her forever home!
	Kramer is home. As this picture of Kramer in his new forever home depicts, the love is mutual.
	Nikki was in her foster home for a very long time but it was known from the beginning that is where she belonged. Sometimes it is just meant to be — after all isn't it they who choose us?
	Cami, the escape artist, has no reason to run away any more. She is as much in love with her new family as they are with her. Apparently, this is what she was looking for all along! Interested in Cami's exploits? Click here to see her story in this Orange County Register article...
	Julian has found himself in kitty heaven. A mom who loves him like crazy and another cat to tease, tantalize and tempt with all of his antics!
	Kevin has recovered nicely from his hip surgery and is now happy in his new forever home. It's been a long haul, but, oh so worth it.
	Faith is one very happy girl in her new forever home! She is the center of attention and her only concern now is trying to figure out who to cuddle with the most . . . mom or dad!
	Cali frequently went to her foster Mom's workplace. One day, she met a very nice woman there who had come by to visit. Cali, who was always a little reserved when meeting new people, immediately jumped into this woman's lap as soon as she sat down. Cali then looked up with her soulful big brown eyes and that's all it took. Adopted!
	Austin is now living and playing to his heart's content with other Aussies!

Pup! Pup! Hurray! - - All of our December puppies have been placed in wonderful loving homes!
Here they are, in no particular order...

Donner

Blitzen

Comet

Dancer

Prancer

Gracie

George

George says:
"Don't forget about
Dasher & Vixen!"
(shown below)

Elton has a gift for his new family! His entertaining antics will fill his new forever home with smiles and giggles!

Minnie is the perfect example of the guest who stayed too long. In this case her foster family just couldn't find someone good enough for their little girl. So the obvious solution was to make her . . . their little girl! Done!

Dasher's new home is jumping for joy with the addition of a wonderful new puppy! He will also get to have play dates with his sister, Vixen! Aaaah, life is good.

Vixen is off to her brand new home. It will be hard to leave her 8 brothers and sisters, but a wonderful long happy life is in store for this beauty.

Echo found a home with not only a lap from mom and dad but a great big canine brother to play with and boss around.

Sugar is sweet and so is her new home. Sugar found a wonderful loving family who gives back all the love she gives out. Nice exchange policy!

Mayflower went from being a quiet little wall flower to a playful little lover who talks and talks to her new forever mom. All she needed was a loving home to show off what she's really made of!

Kitt is now living the life on an island in British Columbia! She never has to wear a leash and can run and play to her heart's content with her new human and canine family! This is The Ark's first international adoption! We will miss you sweet girl, perhaps we can come to visit your island paradise someday, eh?

Fiona is such a lucky girl. She has found a wonderful loving human companion who professes that he needs her as much as she needs him. She'll have the freedom to just be herself, which we know will be days of spunky play, long naps and nice walks along the duck pond. Way to go little one!

Alexander found his home for the Holidays AND forever after. His new family includes a kitten that will give little Alex all the exercise he needs -- after which Mom and Dad are always ready to cuddle him when he needs a rest.

Clyde is famous for being on the front page of a local newspaper in a feature story about The Ark, But that's not really what he cares about. Instead, he has found true harmony now that he has become a well-loved member of a very musical family.

Tanya is where she should have been all along . . . it was just meant to be. Now she can call her foster family her very own. She even has a job to do every morning. She has assigned herself the wake-up dog in order to get her favorite person off to school on time.

Cole is now running and playing in his wonderful new home. If he could he would say "meowy thanks" to The Ark for finding him a happy home!

Jenny found a home with two other Jindos and a great mom and dad. Jenny needed a family who would help build her trust in people again, and who also understands a Jindo's unique nature . . . she found them. Way to go little one!

Dash darted right into the heart of her new mom. She's going to a home with lots of love, and an adjoining cattery filled with great cat toys as well as a cat walk!

Ramon has found a home with other dogs to love, people with laps AND and an ocean view. Sounds like heaven!

Hope is so busy running and playing with her two new human playmates - a boy and a girl - that she barely takes time to eat or sleep. Who knew?

Diego managed to get Christmas early this year. He got everything he's been wishing for. A great mom and dad AND a kid. There just may be a Santa or maybe it was The Ark!

Linus and Fennel found their new forever home and are so grateful to have been given the opportunity to stay together. After all, it's double the love!

Cubby & Sheba came to The Ark at 2 days old -- their eyes weren't even open yet! They were lovingly taken care of by a wonderful foster mom. She brought them through a rough beginning and has now added them to her family forever.

Petey was discovered by his new family quite unexpectedly at one of The Ark's adoption events. Oh, what a lucky day for Petey, and a happy one for his new people, too!

Tanner is now living large with a wonderful family that has lovingly integrated him into their active life. He has so much love to give and they have welcomed and embraced him with open arms.

Soukey, now Snoopy, is happy in her new loving forever home. She has the love of the whole family and she is grateful to return every bit she receives.

Zelda is now Zoe. Her search for love everlasting has come to fruition! She now has her own little "Chug" fan club! She is not only basking in the love of the humans but enjoys the admiration of Annie, a beautiful yellow Lab! Ahhh, life is good!

Dixie is home at last! It was only a matter of time before that little pixie face would make an impression on someone's heart!

Rudy our darling boy has finally found his forever home. He will bring many smiles to his new family just as he did with his family here at The Ark.

Canelo found true love and happiness in his new forever home. But we think that goes both ways between Canelo and his new family.

Cocoa is now at her new home with a big brother (German Shepherd) and a pool where they can swim or lounge by the poolside to their hearts' content.

Mabel, now Bisket, is the center of her young owner's life. She will have a home with several family members but her true caregiver and companion is 14 years old! What a wonderfully responsible young lady and how lucky little Bisket is.

Chloe's sweet personality was just too much for her new mom to resist. Now she is a part of a loving home that will tend to her every need and want. Happy days, sweet one, you deserve it!

Lacey is in a new forever home that has everything this little girl could dream of. Children to play with, a large lovable Labrador and a big back yard full of adventure and exploring. Aaahhh, gone are the scary days of yore.

For Cheech and Chong, it was love at first sight! The young parents considering a pet for their daughter are so glad they came to our pet store adoption event and met these two boys! One storewide shopping spree later, Cheech and Chong are now set for life with wonderful toys and lots of love.

Lulu found a family to hold her and tickle her belly as long as she wants. It was a tall order but The Ark came through again for one of our favorite little girls!

Joey couldn't be happier in his new home. He now has two little dogs to play with and boy to cuddle when it's nap time.

Louise lost her very loving home but she has found herself in a new, equally loving family. They are already reporting how happy she is in her new home, and how much she enjoys playing with her new canine housemate.

Dino -- our happy little clown boy -- found a great home that will nurture his comedic personality. Who knows ... we may see him on a talent show some day!!

Maurice, a beautiful Rosella Parakeet, flew into the heart of his new forever mom, where he'll be admired for many years to come.

Mickey, ever the lover, found his match in his new forever home where lovin' and purrin' can be heard any time of day or night. He was passed over by all other rescues because he is FIV+. He found solace aboard The Ark and the rest is history. Lucky boy!

Charlotte squirmed her cute little kitten self right into the heart of a child. How could mom and dad say no to that!

Dakota the handsome Belgian mix has finally found a wonderful home where his intelligence will be nurtured and his wonderful self loved. Recognizing that Dakota had great potential, The Ark invested considerable time and money for extended training to ready this most deserving boy for his perfect forever home!

Liza has had a very eventful first year of life. She arrived at The Ark in March 2009 and within a few weeks gave birth to 6 beautiful kittens. Her foster family made it very clear that they would make her feel at home until she found her forever home. Well . . . apparently she has been in her forever home all along! Tee-hee!

Sonya won the heart of her new mom with just one look at that precious little face. Now, the two of them are inseparable . . . and that's the way they like it!

Myrtle, a large Red-Eared Slider Turtle, has found her forever home -- a large backyard with 5 koi ponds and her very own sunning rock in the middle of one of them! She also has a new friend, Max the duck. It just doesn't get much better than this!

Marley has left the horrors of his past behind and is now the center of his new family's world . . . just as it should be! Marley, your family here at The Ark will never forget what an extraordinary boy you are. Live long and happy sweet boy!

Maizie is lovin' life with more of her kind in her new home!

Claus, now known as Lucky, hit the jackpot! He not only won a new loving home but he is close to his foster family, so everybody is happy!

Mopsy has found her villa by the sea! Her new mom and dad couldn't be happier and Mopsy has been seen doing a little happy dance as well!

Kane, at long last, is in his forever home. Through all of the pain and stress you remained a happy positive boy. Now those days are behind you!

Clyde, one of Liza's babies, is moving on to his forever home. Live long and happy big boy!

Cher, another one of Liza's babies, is moving on to her forever home. Have a long wonderful life sweet angel!

April, now Ava, is in her wonderful forever home! She has everything and more she could have wished for including a fabulous outdoor living room, a big yard and all the love she can consume.

Nolan is now the center of attention and no longer banned to the backyard! The only back he's getting these days is in the back seat for car rides and laying on his back to get his belly rubbed. Then it's up and at 'em for toys and play and lovin'! Geesh, what a life!

Daisy has landed in Nirvana! Her days of suffering are a distant memory now. She has everything and more a little girl could ever want or even imagine! Welcome home little one!

Phoebe turned her big "bat" ears in the direction of her foster mom and it's been love ever since.

Lily hopped right into her foster home, wiggled her cute little nose and that's all it took! She is now preparing for her Spring wedding! Check back for the wedding details!

Puka, now known as Tito, is doing a little Mexican Hat Dance in his new home! Maybe for the first time in his life, Tito's days are full of fun and games!

Henry's foster mom just couldn't bear the thought of him going home with anyone else. Another happy boy in his forever home!

Shadow's new forever Dad fell hopelessly in love with him the moment he laid eyes on him. Can you blame him?

Allie never made it out of her foster home . . . we just love those foster homes that fall in love. This grand ol' Dane is living life to its fullest with lots of room to run around.

Rusty is now with a wonderful family and he even has a cat buddy! We're wondering who is happier, Rusty or his family! What a great fit!

Tex won over his foster family and is now a full fledged member. Welcome home big boy! Your new forever family is lucky indeed.

Sienna stole the hearts of her foster family and the rest is history. Another foster story with a happy ending!

Our 3-legged Wylie has brought his forever family so much love and joy, that they just can't imagine how they ever got along without him.

Happy days are here for Harley! He has found a home where he can be the active intelligent boy he always wanted to be!

This handsome boy was our first adoption, so we thought it was only fitting that he be named "Noah"!

Sarah's dreams of a loving family, another dog to play with AND several acres to run in, came true for this most deserving girl!

Andre, who was within moments of being euthanized at the OC Shelter, is now with a family who treats him with absolute love and respect. He is truly living the life that all animals deserve the chance to have.

Just look into little Churro's face and you too will feel the love that his forever family gets every day.

What a great life for a rabbit! Patches gets to go for a walk every day in his harness and then come home to lots of food, toys and love, love, love.

Everyone tells Rocky's forever mom how lucky she is to have such a great dog. We think Rocky got the better end of the deal!

Zeke came from a life tied up on the side of a house to a home with 2 moms who lavish him with all things good. Look at that face -- we think he hit paydirt!

Little Dallas was miserable from his overgrown coat full of burrs and stickers. Now, with his new haircut and super sweet personality, he's busy cuddling and kissing his new family.

Thank you Max for your happy disposition! You were the star at several adoption events. Now, your star shines brightly in your new loving home.

Tinker Bell (now "Ziggy") was exactly what her new mom wanted for her birthday. Every day they each discover new and wonderful things about each other. We wish them both many happy birthdays together!

Chester the bunny landed a cushy position as the very much loved companion of a wonder woman who is a vet tech also involved with bunny rescue!

Tootsie is gleefully clucking and scratching with her new best friend . . . a duck! She's returning the favor of a wonderful home with lots of fresh eggs.

McKenzie did it! She cuddled with her foster family until they just had to make her their own. Way to go McKenzie!

Mackie may have broken the "foster failure" record when his foster home fell in love and adopted him within 72 hours. Just look at that face . . . can you blame them?

Bella wanted a job to do and now she is the center of attention as she accompanies her new Dad to work everyday!

Reggie's outgoing style won the hearts of a family with enough people and energy to keep up with him. Reggie thinks life is pretty good now.

Fabio's recovery from mange and cherry eye allowed the world to see just how handsome he is. Fabio (now Jack) has the perfect family to give him all the love and attention a super model deserves.

Luke has found the perfect home for a Husky mix who loves to run.

Quinlan used up several lives when he was hit by a car and ended up as a three-legged kitty, but now he thinks he's in heaven with his new family. This ultra sweet kitty is looking forward to a long happy life

Sweet, quiet Rosa is paying forward all her love to the wonderful people who have added her to their family.

Roxie found everything she could ever imagine in her new forever home. She has another little dog and two little girls to play with. Never a dull moment!

Sweet little Chance is a survivor and has gotten a new lease on life with his wonderful new family. He even has an older dog to guide him through his puppyhood. Good times are ahead for this little love-bug!

Jake has found his forever home with several other animals who think he's the best thing since stuffed Kongs!

Frenchie lost his first mom but he has gained double the love with a mom AND a dad who love him very much. Nous t'aimons, Frenchie!

Hans, now known as Robbie, finally found the wonderful home that he thought only existed in his dreams. He is now living his dream!

Rhett, now known as Buddy, has found his paradise! We're not sure who fell in love with who first. The important thing is that the love is mutual. Buddy is thriving in his new forever home and so is his new mom.

Teddy is now home, at last! He is the "Teddy Bear" to his new family that he's always wanted to be. He has children to cuddle up with as well as another cat and dog. Aaaaah, life is good!