In Memory of Happy Tails Co-Founder
Vicki Niles
January 3, 1953 – October 16, 2024
We mourn the loss of Vicki Niles, beloved founder and fierce champion of Happy Tails Happy Homes. Our rescue organization was started in 2011 by Vicki and fellow long-term animal advocate Nikki Larson for the express purpose of helping the underdogs. Happy Tails Happy Homes was created to take in those animals who need us the most, dogs with behavioral or medical challenges who need a second chance.
Join us Nov. 17 for Vicki’s memorial at Paws for a Beer.
She will be deeply missed, and our thoughts are with her family during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, Vicki’s husband suggests donations be made to Happy Tails Happy Homes in her honor, so we may continue the work Vicki started. Please consider sharing your memories using the button below and on our social media accounts.
DRINKING FOR DOGS Fundraiser
A very big THANK YOU to our generous DRINKING for DOGS Sponsors. We couldn’t save as many lives without the continued support of our local business community and the big hearted individuals who donated.
Businesses
Adored Boutique
America’s Cup Coffee Shop
Anthony’s Hearthfire Grill Bellingham
Avenue Bread
Bellair Charters/Airporter Shuttle
Bellingham Automotive
Bellingham Golf & Country Club
Ben Mann
Beth Piper Photography Co
BHVC
Birch Equipment
The Black Cat
Boundary Bay Brewery & Bistro
BurlyBedroll
Cary Lane – The Bowl Maker
The Chrysalis Inn & Spa
CHS Northwest Lynden Farm Store
The Clothes Rack
COA Mexican Eatery & Tequileria
CrazyChick Creations
Cute But Crazy Socks
Fairhaven Runners
Ferndale Tractor Supply
The Filling Station
Flow Motion
Garden Spot
Get Heeled Dog Training
Gnarly Old Woodworker Carl Clark
Grandview Golf Course
Great Harvest Bread
Individuals
Candice Ambrosio
Denisa Anderson
Kiersten Barr and Troy Okunami
DeeDee Bell (dba Statement Apparel)
Lorraine Boland
Marcy Brown
Judy Cobb
Rich and Mona Dahl
Barb DeFreytas
Mary Farrar
Darragha (Peggy) Foster
Lynn Giuliani
Scott Hazlett
Lis Jansen
Crystal Jorgensen
Helen Lam
Pandora Larner
June Lenger
Shelley McIlroy
Jack McKee
Katie Niles
Squeek Nowels
Tere Pinney
Lisa Recht
Jenny Reid
Edgar Reyes
Barbara Samora
Jenna Samora
Penny Will
Jan Willing
Sharon Yonally
Businesses Cont.
Happy Pooch
Joanna Schmidt
Kara’s Beauty BarnKelly’s Upscale Puppy
Kulshan Brewing
L.E.it’s Workshop
Living Earth Herbs
Lululemon
Maplewood Animal Hospital
Mount Baker Ski Area
Businesses Cont.
Neko Cat Café
Nuu Muu
Painted Peace
Paws for a Beer
Pickford Film Center
Pooch Palace
Red’s Aquarium & Pet Supply
Rumors Cabaret
Businesses Cont.
Sheldrake Pilates & Movement
Snip Snip Hooray
Still Life Massage & Float
The Stone Moon
Stones Throw Brewery
Third Planet
Tony’s Coffee
Vital Climbing Gym
Wander Brewing
NO DOG—OR ANIMAL—LEFT BEHIND
Happy Tails Happy Homes is a no-kill, nonprofit animal welfare organization dedicated to protecting and serving the well-being of animals and fostering positive relationships between people and animals. We are an at-home foster program: no shelters, no offices, and no paid staff. All of the money donated to HTHH goes directly to our animals.
Adopt
Our mission is to find forever homes for all our Happy Tails Happy Homes animals. Click below to find your future family member.
Take Action
Ready to take the next step? You can become a contributor to our cause, or participate yourself. We are always in need of fosters and volunteers.
Upcoming events
Happy Tails Happy Homes works hard to fundraise and bring our dogs out in the community so they can find their forever homes. See details about our upcoming fundraisers and adoption events.
Happy Tails Happy Homes Alumni
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Parker
Parker was hit by a car and left on the side of the road. His pelvis was broken and he needed lots of veterinary care. He was going to be medically euthanized unless a rescue stepped up. Happy Tails Happy Homes welcomed him into the rescue and he now lives with one of our fosters. He loves the beach, snow, and cuddles most of all.
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Dixie
Dixie and her puppies came to Happy Tails Happy Homes when her owners could no longer care for her. She lived outside most of her life. Dixie is now a happy girl who is loved by her new family and spends her days cuddling on the couch.
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Jordan
Jordan lived a year and half in a shelter prior to coming to Happy Tails Happy Homes. His previous owners left him at the shelter because he did not listen well. They had no idea that he was deaf. Living as a deaf dog in a shelter is challenging. Jordan was overstimulated and eventually moved off the adoption floor where he lived in isolation. Jordan was fearful of people. He has come a long way since then. He knows sign language and is trained for off leash with a vibration collar. His favorite things to do are greet people with kisses, sleep on the bed, and have zoomies on the beach.
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Aubrey
Aubrey was left at the shelter by her previous owners after she had puppies. The owner kept the puppies and dropped her off only a few weeks after they were born. Aubrey struggled in the shelter immensely. In her two years there she never had an adopter. When Happy Tails Happy Homes pulled her, she was incredibly grateful. Aubrey lives happily in Burlingon with her new family. She loves soft toys and being with people.
