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Chris with Orpha the cat

All aboard the foster pet RV

Best Friends foster volunteers Chris and Cori have created a haven for pets who ne...
Fostering with a twist
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Trevor the groomer holding a small white dog

Proving what’s possible for pets at a Maryland shelter

In Prince George’s County, a new approach is making the animal shelter a more hope...
Little things that change everything
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Orange tabby cat on a small table reaching his paw forward

Leaders across America stand with shelters to save pets’ lives

22 states have proclaimed their support for no-kill. This past year marked a si...
Proof that people from every corner of the country can agree on something this important
Julie Castle Blog
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Two dogs from Frosted Faces Foundation in a stroller

Helping old dogs get new homes

Frosted Faces Foundation revamped its adoption process to make it easier for senio...
Second chances for senior pups
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Person holding the great horned owl

Getting an owl covered in concrete back to the skies

When a great horned owl arrived at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary covered in concre...
Owl recovers at Wild Friends
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Cover of the book, 'Finding Hildasay: How One Man Walked the UK Coastline and Found Happiness and Hope'

Book reviews: ‘Finding Hildasay’ and ‘Hildasay to Home’

A veteran with depression and his rescued dog walk 17,000 miles around Great Brita...
Two novels celebrate the human-animal bond
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Mr. Darcy the dog outside beside a sign reading, 'Annabelle's Trail'

Faces of No-Kill: Shy dog blossoms into dashing suitor

With the help of kind and patient supporting characters, Mr. Darcy became the cani...
The real Mr. Darcy emerged
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Cover of the book, "Lucky Break"

Book review: ‘Lucky Break’

Can a city girl transplanted to a small Minnesota community start fresh with a new...
Story to warm readers’ hearts
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Mona the dog on a couch with her family

Grants at work: Saving pets in Las Vegas

With support from the Rachael Ray Foundation and Best Friends, Hearts Alive Villag...
Partnership with Best Friends feels full circle
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Person petting a brown and tan dog

Tom Brady’s dog was adopted. Her clone wasn’t. Let’s talk about it.

When it comes to honoring a soul dog, not all plays are created equal. Recently...
You don’t need a lab to find your next soul dog
Julie Castle Blog
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Macchiato the dog with Mo

Filling a dog’s final days with love

Macchiato’s foster family committed to giving the terminally ill pup the best life...
Fostering with unconditional love
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Ariel the brown dog smiling while lying on green grass

Making magic happen for a shy dog

Ariel arrived at a Virginia shelter scared of everything. Now she’s living her bes...
Community connection made all the difference for pets
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Brown dog outside on a leash with mouth open smiling

Everyday heroes for animals

Across the country when animals need help, people are stepping up and changing liv...
Turning ordinary moments into something extraordinary
Best Friends Magazine
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Person carrying a puppy beside a Best Friends volunteer holding a sign that says, 'I found my BFF'

L.A. super adoption event scores homes for 400+ pets

Shelters, rescue groups, and thousands of animal lovers teamed up for an unforgett...
A winning weekend
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Gray tabby and white cat on a blanket on a chair

When teamwork saves pets

From family reunions to community care, Best Friends Network Partners are creating...
Compassion, collaboration, and connection at work
Best Friends Magazine

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