HART’s Happy Tails
Did you adopt from HART? We would love to hear your happy tail!
Please email us your updates here.
Tulip & Bea
Adopted 11/2024
Dear friends at Hart, Tulip and Bea have been the sweetest and they are so happy in our home. Thank you for helping to bring them into our life! They love the sunroom and watching the birds at the bird feeder. They are so quick to purr and say hello. ~ Lindsay, Forrest and Asa
Zuko
(fka Pixel)
Adopted 12/2022
We can’t believe it’s almost been two years since adopting Zuko! He has been everything and more. It took him approximately 30 minutes to get acclimated and wanting to explore the house - and he hasn’t stopped since! He loves to chase balls and toys that make lots of sounds, and he is especially obsessed with watching the birds in the bird feeder. He’s super chatty, a bit sassy, and the light of our lives. His favorite snuggle companion is our mom, and he has completely stolen her heart. He saved us in ways we didn’t know needed saving! Thank you so much to the HART community and all your volunteers for giving us our lovely boy. The work you do is integral in giving kitties a safe, warm, peaceful life. ~ Kelsey
Dune
Adopted 9/2024
We wanted to send an update on Dune (yes, he knows his name so we kept it). He is settling in nicely and is often found belly up and purring on our king sized bed. We are absolutely in love with him and want to extend a very heartfelt THANKS for the wonderful work you do. I also want to mention that your shelter is the absolute cleanest shelter I have EVER seen! I recommend you to everyone I know! ~ Barbara
Fauvette
(fka Beatrice)
Adopted 8/2023
Fauvette has stolen the hearts of everyone she meets. She loves pom-pom toys and even knows how to play fetch! Her favorite treats are freeze-dried minnows and her favorite thing to do is sit in windowsills watching birds. She's sometimes a cuddlebug, sometimes a zoomie-monster, and always the light of my life 💕 Thank you Hart for my sweet Fauvette! ~ Breton
Norman
Adopted 12/2023
We adopted Norman in December 2023 and he has been our missing link. He loves his sisters (Lucy and Winnie) he plays with dog toys and cries whenever a door is closed. He loves all the toys from springs, mice and a foot from a dog toy that he loves to carry around. We are so thankful we found him ❤️ ~ Vanessa
Ruby & Rupert
Adopted 1/2024
In January 2024 we adopted our beautiful kitties from HART, Ruby and Rupert. Ruby has, and continues to be a very adventurous kitty and she's been pulling our shy boy Rupert out of his shell. They've both given us so much joy already and it's such a rewarding process to see them grow into happy roaming kitties in our home.
We couldn't thank the team from HART enough for helping us find our new companions! ~ Rachel & Josh
Loki
(fka Donegal)
Adopted 7/2023
We adopted Loki in July 2023. He is the most cuddly wild boy we have ever adopted. We love him so much and are so appreciative of his foster mother Joann and all you do at Hart.
His older (16) sister Go Go loves him too!
Also want to say that Loki talks, purrs loudly and snuggles in bed every morning before breakfast. ~Sally
Gobi
(fka Nix)
Adopted 6/17/2023
Adopting Nix (now Gobi) was the best thing we ever did. He immediately acclimated to his new home and quickly became inseparable with his brother (Taj). They spend their days sleeping in their window beds, playing and chasing each other and grooming together. Gobi is a giant ball of love and every day his personality comes out more and more. Everyone involved with Gobi’s adoption process was friendly and clearly passionate about the work they are doing. Thank you to HART for connecting us with our sweet boy. We could not be happier! ~Meghan
Felix
Adopted 8/5/2023
We are so thankful for everyone at HART that helped us adopt Felix. He is already a very loved member of the family and has warmed up to the home. The first couple days, he mostly hid, but was quick to cuddle when he decided he wanted to. Now, he’s all about the snuggling and has even taken over my desk, as you can see in the pictures.
We really appreciate the work you do and wanted to let you know that Felix is happy and healthy with us. Thank you again! ~Cara & Jack
Aspen
Adopted 4/19/2023
Aspen has been with our family for a week and is the most fun and lovable cat we could have ever imagined! She loves to play with toys, plops down on the ground whenever she wants a snuggle, and sleeps cuddled up to her favorite stuffy under my desk all day while I work. She is the perfect addition to our family, and we thank HART for such a quick and easy adoption process. ~Mel
John Henry
Adopted in 2005!
I adopted a kitten from HART 18 years ago. This little black, very shy kitten poked his head out and I immediately fell in love. TODAY IS HIS 18TH BIRTHDAY! Thank you for doing all that you do. It matters so much. ~Meg
Maevis
Adopted 3/8/2023
I wanted to let you know that Maevis is settling in very nicely! She loves to cuddle, she even sleeps in our bed! She gets playful in the evening. She has no problem using the litter box. It took her a little bit to get comfortable with eating, but she’s doing a lot better with it now. Carter and I are very happy that she is ours. Thank you for your kindness during the adoption process. ~Madison
Niko
(fka LaPaz)
Adopted 1/14/2023
Hello!!!! Just wanted to let you know that Niko is adjusting just fine to her new home. We are having a great time together! Thank you very much for all you do!!! ~Nancy
Olive
(fka Peaches)
Adopted 7/31/2022
I adopted Peaches now known as Olive in July 2022. She is the best sweetest kitten ever! Thank you so much for all you do! ~ Lori
Pajamas
(fka Cocoa)
Adopted 9/28/2022
Back on September 28th, I adopted a beautiful tabby named Cocoa. I renamed her Pajamas and find it is very fitting as she loves to lounge around in cozy spots! She is the best companion I could have asked for. She can be very vocal at times, but after playing around together, she gets tired out and likes to snuggle up on my bed or the extra blankets in the closet. I've attached pictures of her settled into her forever home. Thank you very much for connecting the two of us. ~ Michael
Phoebe
(fka Kissy)
Adopted 10/30/2021
It’s crazy to think its been over a year since we adopted Phoebe! She is so much fun and we love her very much! ~Angela
Gatsby
Adopted 1/28/2023
Gatsby is a sweetheart! Always ready for attention with all his purring we know he feels at home. He is sweet with my girls and loves his wet food in the evening! He’s starting to get playful in the morning and doesn’t seem bothered by my dogs. He’s a great fit and we are happy to have a purring friend in our home again.
Daisy
(fka Sydney)
Adopted 10/8/2022
Daisy (we renamed her) is settling in nicely and seems to feel right at home 😊 Thanks for bringing us together.
Sirius & Padfoot
Adopted 8/23/2022
The kitties are doing fantastic!!! We love them so much!!! Thank you!!
Kassidy, Kirby, & Gizmo
(fka Apple, Lemon, & Cherry)
Adopted 7/20/2022
Just wanted to share the fruit sisters are loving their furever home! We are so thankful for Apple, Lemon and Cherry. The kiddos renamed them to Kassidy, Kirby and Gizmo ❤️
Michael and Smee
Adopted 8/6/2022
The kitties are doing great and getting big! They’ve been the best edition to our home and we love them so so much! 😊
Abe
Adopted 8/8/2022
I wanted you guys to see Abe settling in on our couch. This was 2 hours after we got home! He’s so loving and sweet already, we adore him! He loves this scratch lounge I got him better than any bed!
Pico
(fka Morris)
Adopted 8/4/2022
Pico is a very silly boy with a LOT of character, and loves playing, snuggling, hanging out on the catio, and proudly announcing his presence to us. At one month in, I can confidently say that Pico was our missing piece.
Olive
(fka Peaches)
Adopted 7/31/2022
She is the sweetest kitten! She loves to play fetch and sleeps beside me every night. I just wanted to send a note and some pics to let you know how loved she is. Thank you for all you do!
Duncan
(fka Tink)
Adopted 4/5/2022
Adding Duncan (Tink) to our family was the best decision ever!! He and his big brother, Henry, absolutely adore each other! He loves to cuddle, is extremely playful, and such a friendly kitten! Thank you HART for helping us bring him home!!
Harry
Adopted 9/19/2022
We came to HART (on Sept 19, 2022) not knowing what to expect or exactly who we were looking for, but we found HARRY! We’ve had him only a few days, but can’t wait to share so many more with him, as it turns out, he’s EXACTLY what we were looking for! Thank you so much for your guidance and patience as we explored so many awesome cats at your facility.
Appa
(fka Braveheart)
Adopted 5/28/2022
Today is the 6th day Braveheart has been home with us. We renamed him Appa after a character on a favorite TV show of my husband's & mine that also has an arrow on his forehead! He & our other cat Ty have become fast friends & are playing already.
Boots (with Yuki)
(fka Bootsie)
Adopted 2/19/2020
I just wanted to update you on Bootsie (I have shortened to just Boots), who I adopted from you a couple years ago & I’m sure you will remember him. He has finally tested negative for heartworm! He is doing so well. He has a new best friend at the house: Yuki, a Samoyed puppy & they just love each other. (Boots was the bigger of the two at first, but that has changed!). Many thanks for helping such wonderful cats, esp the older ones, get another chance! ~ Cathy, March 2022
Gracie
(fka Grace)
Adopted 9/24/2021
We are so grateful that Gracie has joined our family. At first she was a little unsure about our black lab pup, but now they are good friends. Gracie is also good w/the kids & is a playful, curious & confident girl. She loves to have her head scratched and to watch wildlife out the windows. Sometimes she even sleeps with us in bed. She's the perfect addition to our family and we love her very much! Thank you HART for bringing her into our lives! ~ Amy, January 2022
Evangeline
Adopted 1/28/2021
Evangeline the kitty joined us earlier this year from HART of Maine! She is almost 2 and such a sweet cuddly love!
~ Lauren, December 2021
Ayla
(fka Rosalita/Snickers)
Adopted 11/5/2021
This is Ayla, who's just starting to emerge from under the bed to assume her rightful position as mistress of the house. She's such a joy; we're so thankful for your nurturing her and then sharing her with us.
~ Cindy, November 2021
Raven
Adopted 4/17/2021
This is my wild and wonderful cat Raven in a furry stretch after a nap on her favorite bookshelf.
~ Elizabeth, October 2021
Winston
Adopted 12/7/2021
It’s been a great first 36 hours full of progress. While (instinctively?) running into the basement right away, he came out of his shell when laying on the floor and letting him rub up against me and everything. Major progress yesterday as he slowly climbed the stairs (it took 90 minutes of coaching) and joined me upstairs for a while. I found him this AM laying on this pillow on the couch upstairs LOL. He’s a good boy.
~ Andy, December 2021
Moonlight and Cream cheese
Adopted 9/14/2016
Moonlight and Cream Cheese were two of the first five kittens we fostered, all white. They were "foster failures" and we could not be happier. They are so entertaining! My husband even says they are like dogs, following me around, coming when called and sleeping on the furniture. ~ Alita, January 2022
Pouchie and Leigh
Adopted 10/13/2020
Just wanted to thank Hart for all they do! 1 year ago today we adopted these 2 amazing love bugs from you guys. We couldn't be happier. Pouchie and Leigh have settled into their new home very well and are the most social, cuddly cats our family has ever had. From the beginning it was obvious why they were a bonded pair, they are never in a different room from each other and can frequently be found snuggled together or playing in their tent together. Thank you Hart for all you do!
~ Lauren, Oct 2021
Rooney
Rooney is doing great! Eyes always bright and opened wide. He and Maura are good friends, grooming each other, one gets the zoomies the other chases after. They do morning nose rubs. Thank you for this great boy. He is playful, happy and a cuddle bug. - Nancy, June 2021
Rhett
Adopted 7/31/2021
Rhett is doing great. He has acclimated to our apt and seems very comfortable. His favorite toys are definitely feather toys. When we play he jumps so high to catch them! He follows us around wherever we go which is adorable. He’s very curious and loving. As I write this email he is curled up in my lap sleeping. You can add that we’ve also taught him to play fetch yesterday! He loves catching the feather toys and bringing them back. He’s so smart! ~ Rachel, August 2021
Otto and Freida
This is Otto and Freida brother and sister adopted almost 7 years ago. 2 great cats and so glad they asked us to take Otto’s sister Frieda. ~ Andy, May 2021
Fabio
Just thought I'd let you know Fabio is doing fantastic with his bed family. ~Carol, May 2021
Ziti
We were told that she was transported here from Tennessee and had then been returned to HART by her initial adopters because she was “too shy” and they didn’t think she was part of the family. Well, I’m proud to report that Ziti has found a true family with us! She is a huge cuddle bug and a total lap cat. As the months go on, she keeps getting more and more confident and trusting. Ziti has so so so much love to give!
~ Carey, April 2021
Cecil
(fka Parker)
Adopted 2/4/2021
Here are some pics of Cecil - fka Parker. Thank you so much for bringing the two of us together. I don't think either of us could be happier. He is an incredibly loving little dude who will stand up so he can grab my face to pull me in for kisses. He loves playing with yarn and anything that rolls and is a big fan of tapestry weaving. Thank you again! ~ Connor, March 2021
Misty
(fka Mystic)
Adopted 2/8/2021
Here’s our Misty (Mystic) who celebrates her month anniversary with us tomorrow. She has really settled in and brings us great joy with her sweet and playful disposition. Of course she has us wrapped around her little paw 🐾. Thank you for being there making HART an important part of the community. ~ Pamela and John
Lefty
Adopted 3/4/2021
Since adopting him a few weeks ago, he has become super comfortable in our home. What a nice angel he is!! He loves to cuddle, loves rubs/scratches under his neck. Sleeps a ton and enjoys his food. Very nocturnal... waking me up in the middle of the night, but that's fine. He seems super happy and healthy. Thank you for providing us with this opportunity to adopt a wonderful cat into our family. He's providing us with lots of love, and vice versa. ~ Seth and Kari, March 2021
Chelsea
(fka LC)
Adopted 2021
This is Chelsea, aka LC, former 7 yr resident of the Shy Kitty room, 5 year resident with me. She has finally started talking and just granted me touching privileges. So worth the wait! ~ Claire, February 2021
Winston
Adopted 2021
Thank you for Winston! He is a total love. He is settling in and exploring. He has claimed a toy from the basket and aside from a bit of hissing from his new sister there have been no issues. Thank you for this great boy! ~ Nancy, February 2021
Tadhg and Toril
Adopted 2020
These are my grand-kitties Tadhg and Toril who were hurricane rescue kittens from HART. ~ Carol, November 2020
Venus and Daisy May
Adopted 2020
So much love! Venus and her rescue sister Daisy May. ~ Bridget, November 2020
Sadie and Tux
Adopted 2020
Sadie & Tux say thank you! ~ Amy, December 2020
Nellie
Adopted 2020
Just wanted to let you know that Nellie has settled in and is doing well. She is using her litter box and scratching posts so that is excellent. She is very mischievous and gets into, onto and under everything! Keeps me on my toes. But yesterday we also took a nap together so she is going to turn out fine. Nellie loves the outdoor deck. ~ Rema, May 2020
Birch
Adopted 2020
We are in love with Birch! He’s doing well! He has a super cozy room with all the comforts and we’ve been taking turns sleeping with him at night. Hoping to introduce him to our cat Max this weekend. ♥️ ~ Stephanie, December 2020
Faustino
Adopted 2018
Two years ago today, I brought this gentle giant home to join the family. He has fit in like a glove since day 1. ~ Tim, October 2020
Nemo and Nadine
Nadine and Nemo, our two HART loves, are such incredible kitties. Nadine is an absolute sweetheart and cuddler. Nemo, our Tuxedo boy, thinks he's a dog and follows me everywhere and loves to give kisses. Love, love, love these guys! ~ Marcia, September 2020
Sylvia
Adopted 2019
Sylvia licks butter off a plate on a bed. I can’t believe this was the shy trembling girl we met at the shelter. She’s now a vocal, frisky, and bold girl at home! ~ Lauren, April 2020
Irene
We adopted our cat Irene from HART about 8 years ago and wanted to let you know how she is doing. She is our fur baby and makes each day better! We are so thankful for HART because without them we wouldn't have our baby. About 2 years ago we thought we might lose her because of a severe UTI and kidney infection. Having her happy and healthy is the best thing. ~ Amber, May 2020
Ally
Ally has settled in nicely. No accidents at all, which is good. I think she just needed to find her “right” home. She loves chasing the laser pointer and has lost about 2 pounds under the vet’s direction. She also plays with her “brother” Kameron daily-it’s hilarious to watch. Very much a lap cat, she spends her days lounging around when she isn’t playing. She is definitely a happy cat! ~ Jared, August 2020
Bunsen Honeydew
10 yrs ago you brought Bunsen Honeydew into my life & heart. He is the best thing that has ever happened to me. Thank you is not enough for all the love & support you have given us over the years. You truly do the work of angels. God bless! ~ Tracey, June 2020
Thomas and Lilly Belle
Hi! I wanted to share a photo of bonded pair Thomas O'Malley & Lily Belle (formerly Mattie and Mystery). We adopted them March 2013. They are now 11 and such joys to have here! Every night before dinner they start grooming each other and it always ends in fisticuffs. ~ Nancy, June 2020
Chester
Hello! I adopted one of your cats about a week or so ago. Just wanted to give you an update! He loves to cuddle as much as he loves to play. His favorite toy to play with is the little stuffed sock that was made by a member of your staff! ~ Marissa, June 2020
Harrison
I just wanted to give you an update on Harrison! He is AMAZING, not to mention hilarious, and it has been a true joy learning all of his quirks. He is SUPER food motivated and wakes me up at promptly 6:30 every morning to scream in my face telling me it's breakfast time. He has become my best friend, the best entertainer & napping buddy. I am so so so grateful for you folks at HART for rescuing him & allowing me to adopt him! ~ Emily, July 2020
Ruby and Zion
Ruby and Zion (aka Tuesday) are doing wonderful! They’re little snuggle bugs and love to be with us all the time!! Love them so much! ~ Jonathan, March 2020
Happy and Dash
Happy purrs very loudly & rubs just before the canned food goes down. Dash will climb up on the chair & "Pat me" if I am not giving her the required amount of attention she deems necessary (or on the couch or bed). The "Girls" celebrated their birthday in March & Anniversary of home coming in April. ~ Jan, May 2020
Naido
Naido is doing great! She hides a bit during the day but comes out when called for pets & treats; becoming very bold. Using the litter box perfect & eating well. She has been following me around & we are becoming fast friends. She is very funny & loves to stretch her back leg out when she is relaxed lol. ~ Kayla, March 2020
Jasmine and Tonks
Jasmine is just starting to get comfortable enough to hang out and watch TV with her HART brother, Tonks. ~ Bethany & Jeff, April 2020