Tommy, born to a feral mother, was dumped in the woods two winters ago.  Somehow, he survived the cold, fought off predators and managed to forage for food.  Eventually, Tommy made his way to the home of his rescuer.  She fed him, talked to him, played with him and patiently gained enough trust to be able to catch him.

She then asked Home Again to foster him, and he blossomed.  He was confident in this new foster home.  Tommy received a thorough vet checkup, vaccinations and was neutered.

Gradually the limp caused by broken toes and other injuries improved.  On April 1st, 2023, Joshua and Bailey adopted Tommy.

“We love him so much,” says Bailey, “He favours Josh.  We give him lots of attention.  He is very playful, especially with a feather wand.”

Tommy’s days are now filled with chin scratches and purrs, thanks to people who really care.  And that is a purrfect tale!

Sarah Brown says:

“Happily adopted.  Mac has only been in his new home for a couple hours and already rules the roost.  Such a sweetie. Thank you to Home Again, all the volunteers and Pet Valu for everything you do.”

“R.I.P. my beloved Finnegan……he was just the best buddy anyone could ever ask for and I’ll miss him sooooo much,”  ..says Beverly Fry.

Finnegan achieved 15 years of age and was adopted from Home Again in 2010. The death of a pet is devastating. But to never have lost means you never loved.

I adopted Gizmo about 2 1/2yrs ago now.  Everything is fine and I absolutely love this boy…Here he is with his new haircut!  — Thanks again, Donna Pearce

Home Again lives for positive feedback… Adopters:  keep it coming, please!

Judie in L’Amable found a week-old crying kitten under her shed.  She called Home Again, who was fortunate to have a lactating cat Maggie.

The kitten crawled all over Maggie while she licked him and then nursed him.  (Her own litter was 8 weeks old and weaned.)  Orange male kitten Leo was adopted by a Home Again benefactor Bev Guthrie, who says,

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“the love and joy a pet brings to us humanoids is priceless! Here is Leo on his day bed.  We had this bed upstairs in the barn for ages;

the pillow I bought at the Heritage Shoppe. Purrrrrfect!! 

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Leo knows that food comes from the kitchen island or the counter so he will sit there and look way up and squeak his little voice to ask for his meal. One clever little Leo.  We are so enjoying this addition to our clan.”

Bev and Arthur Guthrie raise Shelties.

“We have introduced Leo to most of the Shelties over these several days. Leo thinks they should all be his friends immediately but gives them a large space if not instantly receptive; some give him a glaring glance as if to say “hey, you think you’re special huh?”   Which he is.

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“Hey Tonka (formerly Tank) here.  Just wanted to let everyone know how much I LOVE my new home!!! We go on car rides all the time and I don’t care if it’s raining or snowing, I’m catching smells out the window.

My humans love hiking so I get to run and play to my heart’s content. My kid is pretty cool too. She and I LOVE chasing frogs around the pond out back and I go swimming almost every day.

I really like scoping out our land. A dog could get lost out there but mom hikes with me and she lets me know where ours ends and I make sure to pay attention.

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The chipmunks and squirrels keep me fit and I don’t like

to brag but my Doctor thinks I’m in pretty good shape. I do have a bad knee but moms working on a plan.  I’m so happy Home Again found me my forever home. I know my humans love me and my mom and I are inseparable.  Thank you Home Again. ”

[From: Rena Middleton]

We adopted Louis in June 2016, he was 1 of the 9 puppies you saved.  I just wanted to update you, now that he is 4 years old. It has been the best 4 years of our lives.

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He has brought so much joy, love and laughter into our house. Louis recently lost his older companion Eddie, very sad. Louis has helped us through this very hard time, I thank God everyday that we have him with us. He misses Eddie too.

I keep checking your website for dogs that need adopting. Someday we will adopt another friend for Louis, when the time is right.

Take care and thanks again.

The Beauregard family

xoxo

Louis and six of his siblings were fostered by the late Barb Sawdon.  She
served Home Again well; she so loved fostering.  Home Again misses you.
Rest in peace Barb.  – Mary Freeman

“Floozie became a support kitty for both of us,” says Linda.

“She is a sweet, loving kitten and one of the craziest cats I’ve had.  Everything is a toy to her and she is constantly at play.

Floozie has a fondness for jumping and does flips and high jumps when playing with her favourite wand toy.  She leaps up to five feet against the door where I shine the elusive red dot.  She also adores the fishing game on my tablet and watching birds.

Floozie helped me through mourning for Sophie and she is my constant companion.  Everyone at Home Again deserves a standing ovation for the work they do with homeless cats and kittens.”

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“Adopted this sweet kitten, Syn, age 11 weeks, from Home Again. Such a great little blessing and so full of love and cuddles! Thank you so much Home Again and the fosters who took care of this handsome boy!”  – says Ryleigh Dwyer.

Remembrance Day helps us to remember where it all started with Mabel. For our family, it brings back memories of a scenic drive to Bancroft and a cold November day when we brought her home with us – forever. In the past year, Mabel has learned to walk (pretty well) on a leash, and to live in harmony with 3 cats. She has lost 15 pounds.

She has learned that not all men wearing hats are bad people who need to be barked at. She has met and played with hoards of children. And, she has stolen the heart of a neighbour who brings her homemade meatballs every Sunday night. Mabel has become a beloved family pet – even though she steals my spot in bed when I go to the bathroom and barks at squirrels on the back fence. We cannot imagine our home without her.

Thank you to Home Again Bancroft for providing her with a nurturing foster family who loved her until we were able to take over. She is exactly what our family needed to become complete.

Sincerely,

Brenda, Tim & Margo

“Mabel was fostered by Dannielle Switzer from Sept. to Nov. 2018. Dannielle and her family do good work!” says Home Again.  “Fostering takes as long as it does until the pet is medically well, socialized, mannerly and ready to be your loving pet.”

“We had adopted Lulu from Home Again in December 2017.  She is the most beautiful dog a person could ever want.  We were approached in June while at the dog park to see if we might be interested in having her become a therapy dog. She was tested by Therapeutic Paws September 21, 2019 and passed, so she now is a certified therapy dog able to visit residents in a nursing home, patients in the hospital and students in reading programs in schools. She will be fantastic in her duties!

Thank you so very much for allowing us the privilege to enjoy and love her and also be able to share her with so many.”  — Diane Kerluke, Wasaga Beach

Home Again thanks our foster Jennifer Woodcock for doing a great job getting Lulu, a Wheaton terrier cross, ready for her for vocation as a therapy dog.

While in the Home Again foster care of Robyn and Greg St. Croix of Bancroft, Kylie gave birth to 7 puppies on June 23, 2019.

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Five wonderful children spent a great amount of their summer vacation helping look after them.

It is important to hold, stroke, pet and walk puppies while they are still young.  This teaches dogs to trust humans and they learn that children are sweet, caring and a lot of fun.

The puppies are happy, well adjusted, socialized dogs who were quickly adopted.

Elliot, Connor and Kiki Sicheri, and Kaleigh and Quinn McInnis-Faria were presented with this certificate of appreciation featuring photos of the mother dog and her puppies.  Then they ate cake and ice cream with Home Again’s president Rosemary Dixon.

“Home Again is grateful for the next generation of animal rescuers.”

“Just after Christmas 2018 we adopted little Ollie. He has been the best cat we could ever ask for.  He is amazing with our daughter, she is the only person who is allowed to hold him for any length of time.  He plays with her, snuggles her, hangs out on the side of the bathtub while she bathes — they are the best of friends.  He also has an amazing relationship with our dog.  He has fit perfectly into our family, we are so lucky to have found him,”

.. says Jocelyn Jan and Family.

“Best decision ever, to adopt this little scruff at 3 months old. My best girl Minion is 8 years old!  Thanks again for all the wonderful work you do, to find these pups their forever homes!” says adopter Tanya Babcock.

Home Again wonders how you get Minion to pause for a photo before eating this yummy cake?!