We met Georgi through 100 Tails and the minute I saw the post for him, it was one of those moments where you just know. He was gentle and very curious about everything around him. He was confident, curious, and immediately comfortable around people. From the start, he had a great temperament and a lot of personality, and it was clear he would fit straight into our home

We instantly fell in love with Currie when she popped up on our screen. She had such a sweet face and was just a beautiful dog. When she came home, she curled up on our bed as she’d always been there.

Currie is a true hunting dog, completely obsessed with birds, which keeps life exciting (and sometimes challenging).
It’s been so fun watching her personality come out. She is such a character. When she’s happy or excited, she curls her whole body so much that we debated renaming her “Curlie.” At this point, everyone in our building just knows her as the wiggly dog.

Facebook is full of so many great pages for pet lovers, and at some point, we noticed Sonya’s stories. We never wanted a dog… No, thanks, no to waking up yearly in the morning!
But at some point, something clicked, and we decided to ask Sonya if there was a dog available for adoption. Sonya’s reply was quick, and when we saw Ati in a picture, our first thought was - this is it, this is our dog!

On January 29, 2024, my sweet 15-year-old Brittany Spaniel Bella crossed the rainbow bridge. My heart was in pieces, and I thought I could never get another dog.

After a year or so, I thought, well, I’ll just look at some dogs for adoption. 
The moment I saw Wayne’s picture via 100 Tails Rescue, I was smitten. 
Sonya has been so supportive and helpful with any questions I have about Wayne and his history. 
I swear he jumped into my heart!

After our old dog passed away in May, I was looking for a medium-sized, short-haired Pitty mix. Then I saw a photo on Facebook of something very different: a small, hairy creature that looked like a cross between a raccoon and a chicken. Somehow, my fingers typed "I’m interested" before I could stop them, and two weeks later, I was bringing home the exact opposite of what I had planned. Yozik aka JoJo.

We stumbled on a post about Sally in a Facebook group. She had the sweetest eyes and curly tail — we had to go and meet her. From the moment she came running out towards us, so trusting, friendly and sweet, we knew she was our dog. After a quick supply stop on the way (we were not ready at all!), we brought Sally to her forever home. 

Mystic randomly appeared on our Facebook feed as an adoptable dog and looked exactly like what we had been hoping to find in our next furry family member.
From the moment we picked him up,, we knew he was perfect for us as he immediately flopped on our laps.
His adoption write-up spoke of him having more personality than a living room can hold and it couldn't have been more accurate - he has two modes, cuddly couch potato indoors and wild maniac outdoors.

We had been waiting for the right dog for over a year and when we saw Luka’s picture we knew he was the dog for us. As soon as we met him we fell in love.
Meeting him at the beach and seeing him run free and happy over the sand and the big smile on his face we knew he was our dream dog. He was exactly as described by 100 tails - an endless optimist. He trusted us immediately and easily gained confidence in his new home.

We were looking for a calmer, less reactive dog than our terrier that passed away. We saw Katya on the 100 Tails webpage and fell in love with her looks and the write-up on her easy-going nature turned out to be spot on.
Sonya truly wanted each dog to perfectly match their new family. We have had Katya for almost 7 months, and while slow to fully trust that this is her forever home, each day surprises us with her new confidence. She seemed to be afraid of getting in trouble, afraid of doorways. We've started doing a flavour trail of crunchies to encourage her to go into the kitchen and bathroom.
Katya's happy place is adventure hikes to beaches and trails, smelling constantl, doing agility on logs and benches and bikestands.

Ruby came to us a little over 6 months ago. My husband did not know this, but I had been looking for a dog for quite some time. A little girl, around 5 years old, and I had always wanted a dog named Ruby.
Well.... there she was.

I was besotted by her photos on Facebook and Sonya’s beautiful description of this lovely, elegant girl! She was very quick to warm up to me when we met at Sonya’s and travelled without complaint back to Victoria with me.

Lilly fit in almost seamlessly with our family, and our black lab Charley very quickly welcomed her into the pack and showed her the ropes.
Her quiet, affectionate demeanour is reserved for inside only: outside, she is a lioness, totally intent on hunting for mice in the bushes!
We are excited to introduce her to snow as we are heading up to the mountains to go skiing over Christmas!

Katherine

We met Layla through 100 Tails, and from the moment we saw her, we knew she was meant to be ours. With her soft eyes, cute stumpy wagging tail, and curious little spirit, she stole our hearts instantly. As an English cocker spaniel mix, Layla brings endless joy, affection, and just the right amount of mischief into our days!

My dog needed a friend. I work in forestry and had requirements that I was looking for in another dog to join us at work.  For 2 years I searched and couldn’t find any that were the right fit. Then I found 100 Tails. We filtered through various, dogs and then Nola came up. I was assured by the team that she checked off all the boxes.
I trusted them and went for it.

I first met Lily through 100 Tails, and from the very beginning there was something special about her. The moment I saw her, I felt an instant connection: her gentle eyes and calm presence really stood out. When she came home, it didn’t take long for her to act like she truly belonged, as if she had been waiting for this chapter all along.

Lily has the sweetest personality, with a perfect mix of curiosity and calm. She is incredibly kind with both humans and other dogs, and she seems to make friends wherever she goes. One of her best qualities is her adaptability; she truly is the perfect adventure partner. Whether it’s camping, exploring new places, or being out in nature, Lily is always happy to be part of the experience.

When we lost our family dog in January, we were devastated. The house was way too quiet all of a sudden. By the end of summer we were ready for the new family member and started looking. I am a huge fan of terriers and thought we will adopt a small terrier-looking pup, but when I saw a photo of Daisy (then Casey), my heart just stopped. Never in a million years I would guess it would be a cocker spaniel.

Our two dogs had both passed suddenly within 1 year of each other and we were completely heart broken. Then after about 2 years, we decided that our family was ready for another fur baby. We had decided on a beagle and started searching, then my husband found this sweet, adorable goofy picture of a dog named Elton. Well that was it for us, and we contacted them and said we were very interested and if we could come meet him, we did and it was love at first sight.

Our journey with Pipoca began when we contacted 100 Tails after seeing a dog we hoped to adopt. By the time we reached out, she had already found a home. Before we even had a chance to feel disappointed, Sonya redirected us and showed us a little dog named Belle. One photo was enough — there was something tender and expressive in her eyes that made us feel she was meant for us.
We arranged everything so we could meet her directly at the airport when she arrived. When the day finally came, we waited anxiously, already in love. The moment she landed in our arms, Belle became Pipoca, and our family felt complete.

When she arrived, it was clear she carried fears and old traumas. Her transformation took time, patience, structure, and a lot of love. Every small victory - a relaxed nap, a brave step, a genuine tail wag - showed us she was slowly blossoming into herself.

Aira (now Peggy) is absolutely perfect. We could not have asked for a better second dog to join the family. Valerie and her get along, Mike is head over heels in love with her (and so is our niece). She’s perfect and we are so happy we found her!

Olga and Mike

I got Ruby on a total impulse. I called Sonya from 100 Tails on my lunch break at noon, and by 5 p.m. that same day I was picking my dog up.
Ruby is a bit shy at first, but once she warms up, her personality really shines. She’s incredibly cuddly and has a habit of gazing straight into your eyes like she’s trying to read your thoughts. She also has a classic love-hate relationship with the mailman. Dislikes the “commotion” he brings to the building, but adores the flyers he delivers through our door slot for her to shred.

We feel lucky to have Ruby—she’s the kind of dog who arrived already preloaded with the best personality settings. My impulsive decision turned out to be exactly how it was meant to be!

Laticia

We first spotted Arlo on the 100 Tails website, and his gentle, slightly puzzled expression immediately drew us in. When we met him, he walked over with such easy confidence that we knew he was meant to join our home. Since then, he’s made himself comfortable in every sunny corner of the house.

Jara from the start was a light. The process of being paired up with an angel, from picking her up from the airport to now being a part of my pack.

My fur babies readily accepted Jara: her 5-year-old big sister Maple, also a rescue plays with her like a gentle giant, while her older 13-year-old sister Nyma will happily snuggle in a happy puddle together. She goes to daycare with her sisters and does phenomenally on her pack walks, with either daycare friends or her siblings.
As an experienced pack handler, trainer and hiker I couldn't have asked for a better pup. The whole process has been so rewarding and a gift I hope anyone can experience in their lifetime. I trusted 100 Tails with their pair-upsI and gentle hands, and i would do it again in a heartbeat.

Kathryn

We were the lucky adopters of Goose in June. We hadn’t been looking for a dog for long when Goose came into our lives. I had seen a post on Facebook about a dog coming to Canada that was a snuggler, and this is what we were looking for! That particular dog went to a different home, but since Sonya knew what we were looking for, when Goose was coming to Canada, she reached out to me to arrange a meeting. 
We met Goose two days later, and I was astonished that we could take Goose home with us right away. Since this is our first dog, we knew nothing and had no supplies! We were quickly handed what we would need for our first overnight, and Sonya helped Goose into our vehicle, and we were off! 

Maggie has been a joy since the day we met her! She had every reason to be timid and afraid after a long flight into Vancouver, but she was at home right away. It just felt like this was where she was meant to be.

It’s hard to sit down in our house without her trying to jump in your lap. She even tries to swat things like phones and remote controls away from you, so she gets more attention!

My kids recently told me, “Mom, bringing Tyler home with us was the best decision you’ve made since having us.” And I completely agree. I’m almost ashamed to admit that adopting Tyler, our beautiful pointer, was a purely emotional decision, a heartfelt impulse. But I’m so glad I listened to my heart.

I don’t even know who adopted whom - whether we adopted Tyler or he adopted our entire family. Since he arrived, there have been so many more hugs, shared walks, cozy get-togethers, and evenings lounging on the couch, just talking. Tyler is gentle, joyful, and friendly. He is calm and peaceful at home, yet a passionate, high-energy explorer on walks.

Geeta is a very timid girl, who arrived out of the plane severely traumatized. She spent the first three days with us in her dog bed, only coming out for walks. Once she got walking, she was a different dog: leash loose most of the time, friendly with dogs of all different sizes and temperaments, but wary of all humans. Over the past five months she has slowly come out of her shell, although she stilll startles at loud noises and sudden movements. 

Immigrant life is full of surprises and challenges, but after nearly five years in Canada, we finally felt that our life was stable enough to welcome a dog. Our last dog passed away more than 8 years ago.I

I originally planned to adopt a dog once everything was perfectly prepared. Then, a friend sent me a Facebook post from 100Tails featuring Klyukva’s photo with the message, “Look who is coming to you!” From the very first glance, I felt it instantly: this is my dog, and somehow managed to convince my husband that we should adopt her right away.

Klyukva became an active and deeply involved member of our family. She is enthusiastic about all kinds of activities—hiking, swimming, camping, and more. She is friendly with other dogs and with children.
She’s also a bit of an explorer and loves chasing squirrels and bunnies. We work on bonding and training every day, and we're confident that with time, we’ll have it all under control. We are incredibly happy to have Klyukva—she has enriched our lives and brought us so much joy!

Tatiana, Aleksandr and Nadia

Our family adopted beautiful Raya in October. The experience was very smooth: Sonya listened to what we were hoping for in a family dog, and with three children four and under, she lined us up with the calmest, most patient spaniel cross we have ever met. The rescue team was very quick to reply and helpful in every way imaginable, both during the adoption and afterwards for support.

After a long search with many different rescues, looking for a dog for my retirement and being turned down by all of them, I came across 100 Tails, and saw a dog that I liked. I applied for that dog, but it turned out it didn't work out with that dog. Sonya kept in touch with me: she showed me many different dogs, and then Marta came up - with her aristocratic look, how she was good with kids, cats and other dogs.
She was just a perfect fit!

When it came time to go to pick Marta up, I was so excited! Sonya took me to the airport, where Olga had escorted Marta. She came to me right away. When we got home, I put her in the house. I went back to the truck to bring more stuff in, and Marta started crying, as she does to this day. With such a long flight, she would bark in the early morning, around 3 AM, to wake me up to go outside. She has never made a mistake in the house.

We found Terra through the BC Adoptable Pets group and were immediately drawn to her expressive hound face and serious little stare, which turned out to be wildly misleading. After submitting an application to 100 Tails, Sonya got back to us quickly, even though there was already interest in Terra, and guided us through a thoughtful and thorough vetting process that made it clear how much the rescue cares about placing dogs in safe, loving homes. Because Dalton and I both work full time, we had to wait until we were both off work to make the long drive from Kamloops to Coquitlam, and Sonya and Iryna were incredibly accommodating, pulling a few strings to make our first meeting possible despite their own commitments that day.

Despite her mischievous streak, Terra is affectionate, sensitive, and deeply attached to her people. She loves running in the woods, exploring the beach, and then sleeping for hours afterward, ideally as close to us as possible. Throughout Terra’s first week at home, Sonya and the 100 Tails team checked in regularly to make sure she was settling well and to offer support and advice. The 100 Tails WhatsApp group has also made it easy to stay connected with the rescue community and arrange opportunities for the dogs to meet and play. We’re incredibly grateful to 100 Tails for bringing this clever little criminal into our lives and giving her the chance at a safe, loved, and very supervised future.

Rianne and Dalton

Misha is the 2 ½ year old golden retriever in the family. Being very social and active I found her napping more and missing her time with her canine friends. So the search for a forever sibling began.
No one seemed to be fitting all the checks in the boxes until one morning, a photo appeared. It was of a dog named Dar. Instantly, I knew this was the family member we were missing, but I didn’t realize it yet. The stars aligned, and he was arriving in just 3 days. Time to get his forever home ready.

We found Pepper on Facebook being up for adoption and naturally thought, “Why not add a little chaos to our lives?” So we took him home.
At first, Pepper was shy and treated the house like a crime scene, carefully sniffing every corner. But after about a week, he decided we were acceptable humans, settled in, and revealed his true personality: calm, goofy, and endlessly lovable.

We adore him because he’s incredibly friendly and has a great sense of humour, especially when food is involved. Like any dog who knows exactly how big he is, Pepper quickly learned that tables are technically within reach. Stealing food became less of a bad habit and more of a sport.
Pepper is a fantastic dog: he loves long walks, lives for playtime, and greets every family member and stranger as if they’re his long-lost best friend. He listens (most of the time), gives plenty of affection, and has completely stolen our hearts—along with the occasional snack.

Larissa, Marck, and Aaron

We found Barry through Sonya, and fittingly, it was on my birthday — truly the perfect gift. From the moment we met him, it was hard to leave; saying goodbye that first time was bittersweet because we already felt how special he was. When the day finally came to bring him home, he had absolutely no hesitation jumping right into the car, like he knew exactly where he belonged. From that moment on, he made himself completely at home.

I can’t imagine my life without dear Sonia! (We call her Sofia). But honestly, I never imagined myself owning a dog at all. Much less a dog I had not met before adopting. From across the world! But as soon as I saw her picture, I knew she was my dog. She is the light of our life.

Everyone who meets Sofia says she is the sweetest, calmest dog they have ever met. And she isn’t even a year old yet. We are so happy to have been able to give Sofia a safe and loving home.
And she loves her older sister Jessy, who is also a 100 Tails rescue!

Anna

Ivan joined our family in early November and wasted no time making himself right at home. He’s taken on some very important responsibilities: keeping the yard safe from squirrel invasions, motivating us to stay active, and offering snuggles whenever they’re needed.

His favorite hobbies? Sampling treats, greeting guests, and keeping an eye on the chickens. And when the zoomies hit… well, let’s just say all bets are off!

My wife and I had grown up with dogs, but never really had the time or opportunity to get one of our own. Everything changed when our daughter asked us for a dog so she could have someone to play with.
What followed was months of searching for the perfect match. We actually got in touch with 100 Tails in October but none of the dogs available at the time were the right match for us.

This year has been an emotional rollercoaster for our family. We were heartbroken when we lost our dog, Canela, to Addison’s disease. Our home felt painfully empty. Then, nearly 6 months later, joy found its way back to us thanks to Peppi, our beautiful pointer mix.

My husband Steve discovered 100 Tails while I was at work and sent me a photo of Peppi. Her long legs and curious expression immediately stood out. We soon met Peppi at Pacific Spirit Regional Park, along with two other 100 Tails families and their dogs, Argo and Ruby.
From the moment the walk began, Peppi was pure happiness. She ran and leapt through the forest like a little deer, friendly with everyone and clearly thrilled to be free. Knowing she had grown up in a shelter in Georgia made it even more moving to watch her embrace the moment. Her joyful energy, gentle nature, and adventurous spirit were exactly what we had been hoping for.

Nika is a total goofball at home and at the dog park—playful, confident, and clearly convinced she runs the place. Home is her kingdom now, and she’s the happy queen of the house.

When she first arrived from Georgia, everything felt overwhelming. She spent a lot of time hiding under the sofa, quietly watching the world from a safe distance. Little by little, she began taking brave, tiny steps, learning to trust her new home, her people, and the routine around her.

Outside, Nika’s still figuring things out. She can be unsure around people and sometimes pulls hard on the leash, which makes walks a bit challenging. But with patience, love, and time, she’s making progress every day. This February will mark one year since she came home, and seeing how far she’s come already is truly heartwarming.

Olga