Words come from the heart – especially when we're talking about rescued animals. Here are our 16 favourite quotes of 2019.

After a rough start to life, poor Tilly was suffering from anxiety. But with the support and love of her adopted fur-ever family, she has totally blossomed!

Penny may have been the runt of her litter as a kitten, but her petite size has not stopped her becoming a (literal) savior for her adopted family.

Our tribute to one of longest ever shelter residents Cyrus the dog, who found eternal happiness with his loving forever family after years of neglect.

With such a painful abscess he could barely stand, Finnick needed urgent treatment. Generous supporters donated to his recovery – and he's now so loved!

Jessica's elbow was so badly fractured she could barely hold her own weight, but her life has changed dramatically thanks to generous South Australians.

A simple microchip helped bring Ninja, this wandering cat, back to her original home – and her family are thrilled to be reunited.

When he came into our care, Howie was in severe pain and discomfort. He recovered only thanks to generous South Aussies, and now makes his fur mum so happy.

Manasa was found crippled with pain and fear, her two newborn kittens dead beside her. She only has generous donors to thank for still being alive today.

Tex didn’t have the easiest start to life. But that all changed in February 2019, when he found the best forever home.