Originally from Vietnam, Win Win is a packaging designer who has been living in Shanghai for almost three years. Though she first adopted a dog as a child (Fidel stayed with her for over 12 years!), the 29-year-old creative is currently a loving cat mum to two cats: a tuxedo called Lucifer, and a black… Continue reading Pet Adoption Tails: Win Win and Lucifer and Shadow
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Rescue Stories
Pet Adoption Tails: Yvonne Leung and Pumpkin
Yvonne Leung only started adopting cats in 2016 when she moved to Shanghai, but she admits that the graceful creatures have always had a special place in her heart. As a modern-day nomad who can’t seem to stay at a place for very long (she’s lived in Hong Kong and the UK before coming to… Continue reading Pet Adoption Tails: Yvonne Leung and Pumpkin
Pet Adoption Tails: Amanda Thompson and Lucy
Forty-three-year-old Amanda Thompson currently lives in Sydney as a human resources assistant. During her free time, she creates vibrant works of art featuring Australian wildlife. The cat mum shares how Lucy came into her life 18 months ago, and how the bitey tabby changed their lives completely. Help out by donating to Royal Society for… Continue reading Pet Adoption Tails: Amanda Thompson and Lucy
Pet Adoption and Rescue Tails: Paige Graham of Island of adopttheweirdones
Hoping to spread awareness about senior and special needs pet adoptions, Paige Graham is a proud mother of handicapable animals. The Florida-based vet nurse turned soap and ice cream maker shares her unique experiences with her fur family on Instagram, and highly encourages people to adopt special needs rescue animals with a hashtag we’ve fallen… Continue reading Pet Adoption and Rescue Tails: Paige Graham of Island of adopttheweirdones
Pet Adoption Tails: Michelle Calasanz and Apricot
Manila-based Michelle Calasanz is a Theta Healer, and a certified plant and kitty lover. She has rescued and fostered strays all her life, and fondly shares two of her most memorable cat adoptions with Waldo’s Friends: Cocoa Banana (a brown Persian – British Shorthair mix who was with her for 16 years and passed away… Continue reading Pet Adoption Tails: Michelle Calasanz and Apricot
Pet Adoption Tails: Chat Padla and Spike
Former preschool teacher Chat Padla is the proud paw-rent of two dogs. One fateful day in August, she came across an aspin [short for Asong Pinoy or Philippine dog] while taking her pooches out for their daily walk. Next thing she knew, she was walking home with a two-year-old stray dog in tow. Chat shares Spike’s adoption story and… Continue reading Pet Adoption Tails: Chat Padla and Spike
Pet Adoption and Rescue Tails: Soleil Santos
Growth marketer Soleil Santos is a full-time cat mom to seven rescue cats! Five years ago, her life changed after she felt compelled to save and raise three helpless kittens who had just lost their mama. Soleil shares how welcoming these kittens opened her heart and changed her life forever. Help out by donating to… Continue reading Pet Adoption and Rescue Tails: Soleil Santos
Pet Adoption and Rescue Tails: Mads Lamanilao
Mads Lamanilao never imagined she would be the proud mama of 14 cats, all of whom she has rescued off the streets or adopted from others over the years. Though she is first and foremost a caring mother to her clowder, the Manila-based freelance producer is also an independent animal volunteer who tirelessly feeds community… Continue reading Pet Adoption and Rescue Tails: Mads Lamanilao
Pet Adoption Tails: Kylina Turner and Caro
Just three months ago, Kylina Turner came across an emaciated stray pup that got itself stuck in a wire bed frame. Thanks to the tireless care and attention provided by the local vet clinic and generous donations from GoFundMe, the sickly pooch transformed into a healthy and gentle 50-pound German Shepherd named Caro. This is… Continue reading Pet Adoption Tails: Kylina Turner and Caro
Pet Adoption Tails: Clare S and Frankie
In October 2017, Clare and her partner adopted Frankie—Waldo’s brother! The high school English teacher recounts how the cuddly rescue pup ended up in their Sydney home all the way from Mt Isa, Queensland. Help out by donating to Paws Hoofs and Claws With your kind assistance, Paws Hoofs and Claws can continue providing fostered… Continue reading Pet Adoption Tails: Clare S and Frankie