Success Stories
Adoption success is when a once-forgotten animal becomes a beloved companion, given a second chance to thrive, connect, and live with dignity.
Rollover or click each animal to read their rescue story!
CLOWNING AROUND (EZRA)
“Ezzie is wonderful, we love him so much, our whole world goes around him. He is the most magnificent creature god has ever made.”RESCUE STORY
Clowning Around, later named Ezra by SFSPCA, was rescued after he was seen walking stray in the road. The owner was located but they ultimately surrendered him to the SFSPCA due to their inability to providing adequate care.
PEPPER
“Pepper is living his best life!!!! He’s really come a long way! He lives to hang out with his brother Hammer and has really settled in his new home!”RESCUE STORY
Pepper was found wandering stray in Miami Dade county – it took us 3 days to catch him and bring him to safety at the rescue ranch.
MISS TONES
“She’s going fantastic!”RESCUE STORY
Miss Tones arrived at the SFSPCA through our accreditation with the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, an organization who works to ensure retired Thoroughbreds are safe, cared for, and given a second chance at life.
SHAKIRA & WINTER
“Winter and Shakira are certainly best buddies. They now get to roll, gallop and graze happily. They are a delight in our lives.”RESCUE STORY
Like so many who enter our facility, Shakira & Winter were both rescued (on separate occasions) after they were abandoned by their owners in the 8.5/East Everglades. Both were emaciated and left without food or water.
TAMI
“She loves her pasture mate, and he really loves her! I am so grateful for her!!”RESCUE STORY
Tami was found stray in Miami Dade county – The owner was located but they ultimately surrendered Tami to the SFSPCA due to their inability to providing adequate care.
CODY
“I’m so blessed to have my heart horse at the South Florida SPCA, and for the opportunity to give her a better life”RESCUE STORY
Cody was surrendered to the SFSPCA after her owner was not able to provide her with adequate care. She showed signs of long-term neglect.
LILY
She’s such a special girl! Lily got the gift of life, thanks to the South Florida SPCA Horse Rescue. We saved a tiny baby goat; bottle raised her into a beautiful family member.RESCUE STORY
Lily was rescued as an orphan during Operation Goat in 2020 (98 animals were rescued from deplorable conditions, no food, burning trash, and all suffering from various health problems), and was adopted and cared for from rescue day, by our own executive director Chris Septer.
LIONEL & AMOS
“Over time, the bond shared by Lionel & Amos has never waned, and today they remain best friends!”RESCUE STORY
We rescued Lionel & Amos from a horrific cruelty case – both were being sold, along with dozens of other animals, at a roadside stand selling animals for religious sacrifice. Through this awful ordeal, Lionel & Amos formed a strong bond. So, Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary adopted them as a pair!
