We know, we know… we’re not supposed to have favourites.

We love every animal who comes through our doors, and every single one deserves a loving forever home. But if we’re being honest, sometimes a particular pet just sneaks into our hearts.

Maybe it’s the goofy dog who greets everyone with a toy in his mouth. The shy cat who finally decides you’re trustworthy enough for chin scratches. The senior who’s seen a lot in life but still wags their tail every morning. Or the mischievous kitten who somehow manages to “help” with every task around the shelter.

It happens to all of us! These connections are part of what makes shelter work so special. We celebrate every adoption, even when it means saying goodbye to one of our favourites. Watching an animal we’ve fallen in love with walk out the door with their new family is exactly why we do what we do.

And don’t worry—our “favourite” changes all the time! Every new arrival has the potential to steal someone’s heart.