On behalf of our local shelters and SeaWorld, we thank the hundreds of compassionate people who have chosen to adopt from their local shelters through the Happy Tails program. We are proud to share their heartfelt stories and photos, and hope it inspires others to open their homes to an animal in need.
If you participated in Happy Tails and would like us to share your story please email us at HappyTails@SeaWorld.com.
Akiya and Brad Maston with Love
Brian Poorman with Doll
Naomi Blackman with Shira
Katie Smith with her adopted dogs
I recently adopted two puppies, Oreo, and Maui. It was a real surprise when I adopted my puppies that I was receiving Sea World tickets too. I really appreciate what Sea World is doing for the local shelters, and just to let you know my pups Oreo and Maui are like my children, with enough personality to be little kids. They definitely received a good home and I hope your program does the same for so many other homeless animals. Keep up the great work and great park, thank you. - Chris
Before I adopted Emmi, I had just lost my cat of 15 years in April and I was absolutely heart broken. After a couple months of looking for a new companion I came across the local ASPCA shelter and went in with an open mind. I first met her on June 31st and fell in love with her instantly. Since then we have grown inseparable! She goes everywhere with me and everyone that meets her falls in love with her too. She's definitely a ham for the camera. - Kayleigh
Thank you for writing. I did adopt Bentley from OCAS and actually I have a total of six "furkids" adopted from OCAS, luckily Bentley fit right in with my "pack" He was on his last day to live before being pts. He was listed as fearful on the bio that they had on him and actually growled at me when I first saw him. I was bound and determined that I would love him forever and did not want him to die, which meant that I had to get past his wall. I sat outside his cage for two hours sticking my fingers in his cage and trying to pet him with him growling at me the entire time. Finally after two hours he crawled forward and licked my fingers and I asked to have him taken out. The lady said it was at my own risk because he seemed to be so scared that he was reacting like he had a temper. I said it's fine. I have to know if it will work. I take him out and he had to go to the bathroom so bad that he kept running around like a crazy dog and would not settle down, but I knew I could work with him because he didn't bite me. I put in an adoption application and took him home about a week later. He came home and wanted to "mouth" my arm for attention. He is so loving and such a different dog out of the cage. He actually walks great on a leash, was housetrained, and LOVES to swim in the pond behind my house. He loves to cuddle on the couch and chase my other dogs to get them to play with him. He has really come out of his shell. When I brought him home he looked like he had not seen a brush in years. He is one of the most gorgeous dogs I have ever seen. I love his smile and his personality and I am so happy to have him as a part of my family. I encourage adoption because they give you a piece to your family that you are missing and you save a life and they always repay you tenfold.
Thank you so much for the tickets to Sea World. It was really a wonderful, unexpected bonus for our recent pet adoption and our family thoroughly enjoyed the day we were able to spend at Sea World! We rescued a 2 month old kitten from the San Antonio Humane Society in July. He has brought a lot of joy to our home - bringing lots of laughter and playful times to my 2 young children and even to our 3 year old lab retriever (who was also adopted from the San Antonio Humane Society last year). Our dog, Maggie, has got along so great with our new kitten, which my 4 year old daughter fondly named, Alley. They won't stop playing together! Thanks again for supporting such a great cause like pet adoption from local shelters. We are so thankful to have no-kill shelters locally and to have our 2 rescued furbabies. - Cynthia
We continue to be impressed with the community connectivity that SeaWorld has shown consistently over the years. Your delightful involvement with the animal shelters ( we were very pleased to receive the thank you passes) and your animal rescue efforts make the Orlando area a better place. Thank you! - Fran
My husband and myself recent adopted a 9 month old golden/ lab mix (I think!). We are in love! She stole our hearts the minute we saw her. Isn't it funny how that works? You just know as you're walking along the rows of little faces, and then your eyes meet, and you just know they're the one. We are so grateful for the service that the SPCA provides. We would never consider bringing anything other than a shelter pet home. - Kathy and Randy
I adopted Lena in July from the shelter after seeing her online the night before. My dad is legally blind and is often depressed. Since adopting Lena, he has a whole new attitude :) He adores her, and he is a lot more out going. They were meant for each other! She is feisty but at the same time very loving and cuddly. I am so glad, as his daughter I was able to give him the best birthday present for his 62nd birthday! Thank you! - Ebony
