Adopted
These animals have been placed in loving homes… Thank you to the loving families who have opened their homes to these lovely and unique creatures.
Tinker the Fish
Tinker was named after tinker bell rom Peter Pan, although she doesn’t share the same jealous streak. You’ll never meet a more gracious fish than Tinker. Tinker loves Whale watching and hot chocolate on windy days. She also enjoys Seahorse back riding and diving. Tinker prefers worms over anything else to eat, but she especially likes them with a bit of spicy mustard. Tinker is a Libra.
Read MoreSonja the Elephant
Sonja is a sure leader. Sonja spends her days organizing the games at the orphanage for the little ones AND the big ones and isn’t too keen on advice or hearing other’s opinions. It’s mostly just Sonja’s way. Mostly everyone is ok with it, because she’s chock-full of GREAT ideas! Sonja wants to be a leader in whatever position life happens to steer her toward. She also enjoys repelling and BASE jumping. Her favorite foods include creme brulee and sour cream- on everything. Sonja is a Scorpio.
Read MoreVector the Fish
Vector is an impatient fish, but mostly because he’s just kind of a genius. He has more gadgets in his room that the cooks in the kitchen. This kind of makes it difficult to be his friend since his room looks so intimidating and nobody knows what hs gadgets actually do. Vector is ok with being alone, but does miss having his friends…will you be his friend? He likes purple grapes dipped in sugar. Vector is a Pisces.
Read MoreSingh the Elephant
Singh is a lovely elephant. She is soft spoken and elegant. Her gentility makes her a remarkable caregiver to those in need. She is a deeply spiritual elephant who believes in selfless love and peace above all else. She’s devoted, loyal, and a dear, genuine friend. Singh is saving to move to Africa to help care for the sick children there who can’t afford care. Singh prefers modest meals of saltine crackers and hot tea. Sometimes she splurges with cheddar cheese on those crackers. Singh is an Aquarius.
Read MoreRossi the Turtle
Rossi is a doer. She has a difficult time concentrating to study because she would rather be playing kickball or marbles. She loves participating in talent contests to share her break dancing talent. She has 10 honorable mentions, 3 red ribbons and 4 1st place blue ribbons from various talent shows. When she can settle down and stop moving, she’s actually quite a talented quilter. Rossi is a Virgo.
Read MoreRosalinda the Fish
Rosalinda was born on all Saints day, November 1st. Because of this, she has a special love for Halloween and dressing up. She has a tattoo of sugar skulls on each fin and makes a point to hold sugar skull making classes every year just before the holiday to share her passion of celebrating her festive birthday. Rosalinda loves churros and corn on the cob. Rosalinda is a Scorpio.
Read MorePosey the Fish
Posey loves cabbage tacos and ping pong. She’s mastered a dynamite recipe for cabbage tacos and nearly mastered ping pong as well. Posey wants to be a fashion model when she grows up, and is often found being quite ‘posey’ in front of the mirror. She’s a cutie pie and one that everyone wants to share in their circle of friends. She enjoys skipping rocks to relax Posey is a Libra.
Read MorePetchy the Fish
Petchy comes from a musical background. He plays several instruments and enjoys traveling and entertaining the passers-by with his music. He often dances in his one-man band. Petchy doesn’t like new clothes. He prefers to wear his clothes in and then simply patch the holes. Petchy plays in hospitals, on street corners, and even in Carnagie Hall. He’s happy playing his music wherever he goes and only stops to eat mandarin oranges or eggplant sandwiches. Petchy is an Aquarius.
Read MoreMagdeline the Elephant
Magdeline prefers to not have her name shortened. There was a bully once that called her mag-pie and ever since she insists on being called by her full name: Magdeline Diane Trokovsky-Engelbright the 3rd. Magdeline loves giving rides to the owls at the orphanage and when she is not playing with the children, she is either playing golf, or campaigning against school bullies with bully awareness classes which she teaches herself. Most of the kids are afraid not to listen because she’s so big. Magdeline wants to continue her career in speech by becoming a motivational speaker, and hopes to inspire peace and self-worth in everyone she meets. Magdeline is an Aries.
Read MoreLela the Turtle
Ah Lela! She dreams of being a mermaid and being swept away by a handsome merman prince. But she knows that only happens in fairytales- mermaids, that is. She is thrilled about being a turtle. After all, she can call any place home with her home on her back. She is always looking for a sunny spot to nestle into. All of Lela’s best friends are snails. She has a lot in common with them. That’s not to say she doesn’t have plenty of turtle friends, but the snails have made her a special guest ever since she helped them build their snail castle. Lela enjoys make believing she’s trapped on an island and has gone to live with the native snails forever....
Read MoreIris the Fish
Iris is a serious rocker. She loves to drum the beats and dance in drum circles at a secret pond near golden gate park. She’ll wear long flowing skirts than flow gracefully in the water and make her fins look longer. She prefers the company of poets and tortured artists because she feels she was one in a past life and can fully understand them. Otherwise she’s an intuitive fish that aspires to be a fortune teller when she grows up and share good fortune with the world. Iris loves chocolates and baklava. She frequently eats ice cream for dinner. Iris is a Cancer.
Read MoreHumphrey the Turtle
Humphrey loves convertibles. Maybe it’s because he feels trapped inside his shell most of the time. Humphrey enjoys long road trips with the top down, beach bike rides and kite flying. He usually prefers a picnic lunch of turkey sandwiches and apples with blueberry cream pie for dessert. Humphrey hopes to one day be a professional biographer. He wants to interview celebrities about their lives and write their biographies. Humphrey is a Virgo.
Read MoreGrandpa the Turtle
Grandpa is a stout little Turtle who goes by grandpa because he has lost all of his teeth. It hasn’t made him any less friendly or lovable however. Grandpa enjoys gardening and carpentry. Mostly he makes things for other people like rocking horses and cradles for the children in the nursery at the orphanage. He’s never met a stranger, so his circle of friends is quite large. Grandpa loves pancakes, watermelon, and butternut squash. Grandpa is a Capricorn.
Read MoreFranklin the Turtle
Franklin collects old coins, stamps, and garbage pail kid cards. Other than these most prized collections, Franklin doesn’t have many attachments (except maybe his pillow). Franklin knows every coin or stamp at first glance and can tell you the year and the artist of every stamp in his collection. He has three complete sets of Garbage Pail Kid cards, and has been working on set 4 and 5. He determines not to stop until they bring them back. His life goals are owning his own pawn shop and restoring a ’68 volkswagon bus, preferably powder blue, with a split window. Franklin only eats barbecue potato chips and broccoli with cheese. He loves orange juice and Hi-C...
Read MoreBelinda the Elephant
Belinda LOVES opera! She is a true star at heart. Belinda collects old opera records, and with each one, adds the songs to her “bucket list of songs to learn”. Her favorite thing in the whole world is taking her portable record player out on a sunny day and basking in the sprinkler to her favorite records. Belinda’s favorite foods are oranges and kiwis with the peels included. Belinda is an Aries.
Read MoreAnastasia the Fish
Anastasia is a Swedish fish who once resided in a pond on an apple orchard next to a charming little cabin. She migrated to the United states when the owners of the pond began to start fishing for sport. Anastasia grew to love travel during that time and keeps a journal of all her adventures including new sights and sounds. She speaks oyster and jellyfish fluently. Anastasia is a vegetarian. Her favorite food is kelp. Anastasia is a Libra.
Read MoreBelinda the Owl
Belinda is a magnanimous, kind and humble owl. She has an eye for quality and strives to see the best in every moment and person. She enjoys science, travel, and knitting. Whatever she is doing, she does it with the utmost skill and delivers a quality product, as well as quality friendship. She is truly a gift to all those she encounters. Belinda loves Thai food and cornbread. Belinda is a Cancer.
Read MoreElvira the Owl
Elvira was the eldest of a dozen children and helped care for each one, however I think her patience with young ones is spent after that because she avoids the little ones at any cost. She loves more adult pleasures, like ballet and opera. She reads only the most sophisticated classics and scientific journals on rare diseases. She is also very well organized. Elvira loves white wine with red grapes and candied pecans over arugula salad. Elvira is a Capricorn.
Read MoreGladys the Owl
Gladys loves music! She can hit any note and does so on stage with the local theater company. She doesn’t just sing, she acts, builds sets and can move furniture like a man! Her favorite lead role was in “My Fair Lady”. She has won multiple awards and set her 2013 New Year’s resolution to shop her talent to the big time stage in New York City for a role in the Lion King. Gladys loves energy bars and coconut macaroons. Gladys is a Leo.
Read MoreHarriet the Owl
Harriet is a natural born leader. She has a strong sense of right and wrong. She could be compared to young George Washington who “could not tell a lie”. She is a noble owl, with a pure heart, and holds her head high. Don’t get me wrong, she’s no tattle tale, but she makes a great accountability partner. She just loves what is good and right, the sweet little thing. Harriet loves ginger snaps and green tea on a cold night and tomato soup is a special favorite as well. Harriet is a Sagittarius.
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