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Fighting spirit helps kitten come back from the brink
Rumi was in rough shape and was the weight of a deck of cards when she came to Best Friends. She’s still tiny, but mighty — and mighty healthy, too.
See her now
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Big new life for a blue-eyed kitten
Orphaned and injured at one week old, little Llama lived thanks to many people’s help. Now he’s bounding and pouncing through life.
See how he's thrived
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Faith leads a dog home
Captain was returned from every home he had and diagnosed with two heart conditions and cancer. But thanks to inspiration from Best Friends co-founder Faith Maloney, he’s now home for good.
Faith and the universe guide adoption
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How a cat named Stella got her groove (and her fur) back
What does it take to help a cat heal from severe skin allergies? Persistence, patience and a team of determined people.
Teamwork helps Stella thrive
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Abandoned pig loves her life on two feet
Petunia’s back legs don’t move well, but her days are so full of cozy cuddles and piggy piles that she doesn’t even notice.
Meet the life of the party
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Clinical trials aim to save cats from deadly FIP virus
Best Friends participates in clinical trials of potentially lifesaving antiviral treatments for cats.
Working for a lifesaving treatment
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Blind, deaf kitten shows the meaning of resilience
Midnight had a rough start, but after vets saved his life twice, he’s proven it’s often darkest just before dawn.
See how he's doing now
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How Spiderman got his groove back
Cockatoo lived in distress for a long time, but now he’s all about dancing and shouting his name with joy
See how his life has changed
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Cat purrs in the face of adversity
Pepper is the picture of resiliency after a traumatic past
See how she's thriving
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Fearless kitten meets life’s challenges head-on
With a difficult first two months behind her, Valentina shakes off adversity for a bright future and a home of her own.
Read about her care
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Kitten seizes life on two legs
Benedict’s hind legs are paralyzed due to spina bifida, but that doesn’t stop him from loving life in his new home.
Meet this foster-win
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Blind miniature poodle pup blossoms in foster home
Edna is wobbly, blind and had severe trauma reactions that seemed like seizures, but thanks to vet care and her foster family, she’s like a new dog.
See how she's blossomed
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11 ways to make Halloween scary good for pets
If you’re looking for ways to celebrate Allhallows Eve with cats and dogs, have no fear. We’ve got you covered.
Make sure it's all treats, no tricks
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A ‘senior’ shelter cat’s secret
Otto the cat was so ragged and unhealthy looking that the staff judged him to be an old man until they took a closer look.
Read about his transformation
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Husky mix gets help just when he needed it the most
Time was already running out for Hank when he arrived at the shelter, but the team that helped save his life was closer than anyone could have imagined.
Read how fostering helps
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