Jeter’s Happy Tail
After seeing "Ghost" on the Rochester Animal Services website looking so handsome in his Christmas hat and scarf, we fell in love. We met with Kim at Petco in Pittsford the next day and our love grew. We took Ghost…
Eddie’s Happy Tail
We adopted Fast Eddie from Rochester Animal Services five years ago. Eddie is the best dog ever, always up for an adventure and always happy, and we are so happy to have him in our lives and on our couch!!…
Happy Tail – Bodhi
This is my Bodhi. Summer 2016, Bodhi, (fka Maximus), came to me as a foster, through the rescue I work with. Bodhi has experienced the worst of humanity, (he was used as a bait dog), yet is THE happiest, lovingest…
Happy Tail – Chia
In 2012 I was happily volunteering for Rochester Animal Services. I specifically chose to work with the dogs because I knew that I didn’t have the time or the lifestyle for a dog, and I didn’t want to be tempted…
Happy Tail – Sully
"I came to the shelter in January just to look at the dogs. When I saw Sully, he had the sweetest face and I knew I wanted to bring him home. After having the chance to play with Sully in…
Happy Tail – Tigger
"This is Tigger. We went to Rochester Animal Services to adopt a dog, but the one we wanted was already adopted. (I promised my husband we would ONLY look at that one dog.) Our boys asked if we could adopt…
It’s a Happy Tail for Mila & Milo!
We adopted Mila and Milo on March 24 free adoption day. We just wanted to thank you so much ! Milo was so scared when we brought him home but after 4 days he really started coming out of his…
It’s a Happy Tail for Bruce Wayne!
Hi!! I just wanted to give a update on Roady!! We have named him Bruce.....Bruce Wayne to be exact. It was the first name he actually responded to lol. Him and our current dog Franklin get along great, they haven't…
Happy Tail for Scarlett!
We adopted Scarlett and her sister Ava from you and they are such a joy to have around. They love to snuggle. —Brenda to our family. -- ToniLyn
Happy Tail for Jasper and Jarvis!
I adopted my two dogs from Verona Street Animal Society. Jasper came to my home in August and Jarvis in January. (Jasper is on top, Jarvis on the bottom.) They love each other and are great dogs. The staff at…
Happy Tail for Maxi!
After searching for the perfect addition to our family after Buffy passed away over a year ago, fate and good vibes brought us to Maxi. She was a stray that was found running down a busy road and was severely…
Happy Tail for Milton & Charlotte!
We adopted Milton and Charlotte one month ago tomorrow! They are absolutely everything we could've asked for, we are lucky pet parents ❤️ - Tonilyn
RAS Happy Tail: Freda
Here is a Happy Tail for Freda. "Nov 14 I adopted sweet little Freda. She and my other little love are now best of friends. Freda is the most precious little girl! Photos are from the day I first saw…
RAS Happy Tail: Emil
Here is a Happy Tail for Emil. "We took Emil (formerly Hobbes) home last Tuesday, and he has wasted no time making himself right at home. He is very curious and playful (the vet used the word crazy when we…
RAS Happy Tail: Clover
Here is a Happy Tail for Clover. "Welcome our new baby, Clover The Squirrel Golder (aka Clovie, aka Squirrelly Girl) Adopted from Verona Street Animal Society on Friday September 23, 2016. We are so so excited to be kitty parents!"…
RAS Happy Tail: Kermit
Here is a Happy Tail for Kermit (formerly known as Tank) "This big baby is Kermit, fka Tank, who joined our family just over a year ago. He fits right in and is our constant copilot, cuddler, and kiss giving…
RAS Happy Tail: Archie
Here is a Happy Tail for Archie, formerly known as Simon. "This past January I adopted a 2 year old little orange boy named Simon. He didn't answer to it at all so now he is named Archie and he…
RAS Happy Tail: Bailey
Here is a Happy Tail for Bailey. "My name is Sarah, and I adopted Bailey from RAS on May 21rst. I just wanted to share with your organization how unbelievably happy my family is with Bailey. She was ready to…
RAS Happy Tail: Coco
Here is a Happy Tail for Coco, formerly known as Mimiz. Coco was adopted into her new home with her new sister Cubby. "Just thought I would share with you, we adopted our dog from you guys almost two years…
RAS Happy Tail: Toby
Here is an amazing Happy Tail for Toby. Our pets are there for us as much as we are there for them. "Last Valentine's Day I went looking for a new kitten. I had just lost my cat after 21…
Social Media Saves the Day….Again
In our last newsletter, we brought you the story of Gore also known as Logan while he was at Rochester Animal Services. Gore had been missing from his family for four months before his video was spotted on a social…
RAS Happy Tail: Anjuna
Hi! I just wanted to share our happy tail with our cat Anjuna (fka Sandra) we adopted from RAS a few weeks ago. She's been a great addition with tons of personality, sass and love. She enjoys playing with her…
RAS Happy Tail: Luna
Here is the Happy Tail for our girl Luna, formerly known as Clemintine! We adopted Luna back in early November when she was underweight, very timid around people, terrified of the outdoors, and didn't seem interested in playing. Despite her…
RAS alumni changing minds….one person at a time
Written by: Shireen Haynes In May of 2012, Terry Steg of Pittsford made a decision that would turn out to have a major impact on his life. He adopted a pit bull named Mookie from Rochester Animal Services (RAS). Terry…
RAS Happy Tail: Pixie
This is Pixie, our little tuxedo kitty. She was adopted from RAS in April at 8 weeks old. She is napping with her favorite bud, Romeo. He is also an RAS alumni from April of 2009. Pixie loves to cuddle…
Happy Tails Story
In the summer of 2012 I decided to get a dog. I knew that I wanted to adopt one instead of buying from a breeder. I follow the Rochester Animal Services page on Facebook, and saw a little white Pit…