Joy of Adoption Stories

“Thank you to saving Grace for such an amazing partner in Joel. He’s become a part of my heart and watching his snoot get gray is the greatest honor and sadness of my life.”

"Adopted on Valentine's Day, her full name is "Dottie Valentine". Saving Grace changed our lives."

“I meet so many dogs out that are from Saving Grace, and they are all truly gems and they have a lot to do with the rescue group itself. They set everyone up for success.”

"Two years ago, I lost my 16 yr old Springer Spaniel, Jackson. A few months later, I took my planned retirement and wanted to keep myself occupied so I volunteered as a Foster."

“Adoption is so special for these pups. Every pet should be able to experience love, protection, and happiness from a family. It was my goal to be able to give a pup those feelings and to let them know how loved they are.”

“Trooper and I adopted each other about 2 1/2 years ago.”

“I don’t know where to start with how much joy Bumblebee has brought us. Daily she makes us laugh. She has the best “side eye” we’ve ever seen hands down. We know she’s judging us it’s ok.”

“We are so grateful for Saving Grace and all the work that you do. Sadie is living her best life!”

“Adoption to me means providing a forever home for a furry family member. Adoption is forever as family is forever. It is an opportunity to bring the biggest blessing into your home.”

“Adopting Sunny, formerly Sunkist, in 2019 has been the greatest gift. I am forever grateful for my best friend.”

“They make us laugh many times a day and we know that this adoption is one of the best things we could have done!”

“I would love to gloat over my Maple May. She has completed my home and my heart. I couldn’t imagine life without her.”

“Sugar, Now Koda, has been an absolute blessing to our family and I couldn't imagine not having her in our lives. Seeing Koda's smile, yes, she smiles, after a hard day makes any bad feelings go away. “

“We will continue to support Saving Grace, because we understand the overwhelming need in North Carolina to provide homes to the countless dogs in shelters across the state. Hopefully, through continued efforts, we can help make a difference in the lives of so many deserving dogs, by providing them with love and care and helping them along the way to finding their forever home!”

“If it wasn't for Saving Grace, we never would have had the opportunity to share our lives with Melo. He's such a bright shining light of positivity in our lives. It's hard to imagine how things were without him because he truly enriches our lives.”

“Oakley has brought a new energy into our lives that we cherish so much, and watching Oakley and Ellie’s bond grow each day is so special and heartwarming!”

“Finding Saving Grace Animals for Adoption was surely one of the best things that ever happened in my life.”

“Raven is a very spunky girl who adds a ton of laughter to our home. Ball is life.”

“Rosscoe is a fetching fool which helps in the exercising dept.”

After our dog of 17 years died our house was empty without the love of a dog. We arrived to see “Oakley” & it was love at first sight for her & my husband.

“I don’t think I found Rosie; I’m pretty sure she found me.”

“Saving Grace does an amazing job connecting dogs with families.”

“Saving Grace is one of my happy places.”

“The process was fun and very much like speed dating for dogs.”

“The dogs live on an incredible facility called "The Farm" that is also the home of the founder, Molly. It is akin to a Disneyland for dogs, filled with loving volunteers and some great facilities to house the dogs while they await their permanent home.”

“We can’t imagine life without our Elora, and we’re grateful for Saving Grace and the wonderful care you provide for these very deserving pets.”

“We consider ourselves incredibly lucky to have met, adopted, and welcomed Poppy into our lives.”

“Their loving nature, and boundless energy have brought a vibrant spirit into our home, which gives us joy.”

“Ivy, now known as Ruby, was destined to be a Fouts. We accepted her limitations, we knew she would never be the tail wagging super happy dog, but we wanted to SAVE her. With GRACE. And we did.”

Golda is a wonderful addition to our family. She loves to go hiking with the family and spending warm afternoons lounging on the back porch. We are so happy to have her in our lives!

“I'm sure you get this from dog owners all the time, but Elle is not just a pet, she is a member of our family, and we wake up every day as excited as she is to spend time together.”

“The best way I can compare it would be to take you unknowingly to a foreign country where you do not speak the language, without any money or direction and leave you to figure everything out. Most all our dogs are very smart but no one has ever invested the time in them.”

“For the past year I have been volunteering at Saving Grace and love working with the puppies. I am truly grateful to be part of this outstanding and caring organization.”

“Adoption has meant the world to us as it has helped us build our own little family and help rescue dogs that may otherwise not have a home.”

“When adopting a dog, I see it as saving two dogs: the one dog you adopted, and also opening up a space at a rescue that another dog desperately needs.”

“Adopting our sweet hound, Wally, from Saving Grace was one of the best decisions we have made as a family.”

“Adoption has meant so much more than just bringing a new dog into my life; it has meant expanding my personal pack to new members that I will carry with me for the rest of my life. It has created so much love, joy, and excitement into my life that I could not get from anything else other than my dog. Adoption has created so much additional value in my life through my dog.”

“Our adoption experience at Saving Grace was exceptional and we highly recommend it to all of Benny’s admirers.”

“It is very satisfying to give a dog who is down on her luck, through no fault of her own, another chance at having a happy life in a safe permanent place.”

“We adopted Shadow from Saving Grace 3 years ago. Maybe I should say he adopted us then :).”

“Adoption means family. It means the dog choosing you as their furever home and us making sure they never have sad feelings again.”

“I can honestly say Aria is my best friend and truly a soul mate dog.”

“To me adoption means bringing home a member of your family who was always meant to be there.”

“Thank you, Saving Grace, for giving us a wonderful retirement! We came to save a dog, but we came home with dogs that have saved us!”

“When the volunteer at saving Grace picked Dakota up and put her in my arms, I had no idea how much my world was about to change.”

I’m so grateful to Saving Grace for creating such a nurturing environment for these wonderful dogs and for helping me find my new best friend.