SPCA animals find new homes: Juno

Juno has settled into her new home.

Five months ago, Juno came home from the SPCA to join Gerard and Liz Buckley and their two cats, Charlotte and Zeus.

Juno had been from a litter of three.

Their owner had taken them away from their mother at a young age, and the three had fought frequently.

When she arrived at the SPCA, Juno had "a bit of an attitude", said Mr Buckley.

But with time and the love of a new house and family, she soon became "a loving dog".

"And anyway, we wanted a dog with a bit of personality," Mr Buckley said.

Mrs Buckley has put much time and care into training Juno, with much success - although that cheekiness is still there.

"She does have a bit of the personality of a toddler," Mrs Buckley said.

"She can be loving when she wants, but she can also get bored and just stop listening."

Either way, Juno is now firmly part of the family.

"We take her for walks, rain or shine," said Mr Buckley.

The Buckleys are firm supporters of the SPCA adoption process.

"They were absolutely brilliant," said Mr Buckley.

"And so many animals get dumped. This is an option to get them a better life."

How to adopt

Visit the SPCA village at 50 Westney Rd, Mangere.

Staff will assess your suitability.

Cats cost $160 for a kitten, $105 for a middle-aged cat and $55 for a senior. Dogs are $275 for a puppy, $255 for a middle-aged dog, $105 for a senior. Other animals vary.

For more information: spca.org.nz.