Success Stories

These are the images and stories of former pets of the DFW Humane Society. Each found a comforting home and loving owners to care for them. If you adopted your pet from DFW Humane Society, we’d love for you to share your story. Share your adoption story here.

Who rescued who

Muffin adopted by Sheryl on 06/11/2017 We came back to Texas from Albuquerque NM to visit my parents. My dad was very sick. We visited shelter looking for a schnauzer to take the place of our dear Lexie who passed of cancer. We found Muffin.…

Second Time is the Charm

Kaia (formerly known as Molly) adopted by Cassondra on 11/16/2019 Originally when we came to the shelter, we left with a different dog. Unfortunately, she wasn't the right fit for us. When we had to return her, we met Kaia. I did not want to…

Brownie’s challenges

Brownie adopted by Mike Linn on 04/23/2020 April 23 Brownie came home with us. After she arranged her bed to suit her, she discovered that the males in family needed physical conditioning. She immediately scheduled twice daily walks and numerous…
Sabo

Blessed Addition to our Family

Sabo (formerly known as Chief) adopted by Laura on 04/16/2020 This was our first time adopting from a shelter and I was very weary what shelter behavior we would have to adjust to. Sabo, who I was told was in the shelter since August of 2019,…
Burger

Burger is Home

Burger (formerly Suess) adopted by Melody on 02/18/2020 We fell in love with Burger as soon as we saw his picture. His grumpy face and too many tiny teeth were irresistible Burger is an old man, and he was going through heart worm treatment.…

Expanding the Family

Mona adopted by Maddison on 04/10/2020 My husband and I have been married for almost a year, and we inherited a cat from my parents when we got married. We have enjoyed our time as a family of 3 until about January of this year. We started to…

Finding My Best Friend

Mini adopted by Ciara on 04/04/2020 I have wanted a cat for so long I couldn't even give you a timeline... I have went to countless adoption centers, shelters, and looked at rehoming groups online, but could never find a cat that was right for…

Love at First Sight

Sasha (formerly known as Verity) adopted by Johnny on 04/07/2020 I first visited the DFW Humane Society 2 or 3 months ago and fell in love with Verity. I thought about adopting her on the spot but decided it just wasn't the right time for it,…

Dogs best friend

Sayda adopted by Hallie on 04/07/2020 We had a boxer pup and adopted a dog in November for her so she wouldn't be lonely but soon found something was missing so we went to the shelter and we instantly fell in love with miss sayda

Fidget

Fidget (formerly colt) adopted by Catherine and Ryan on 02/08/2020 This is what I was going to say: We came to the Irving animal care campus on the afternoon of 1/8/2020 looking for a kitty friend. We were very impressed with the facility and…