Dog Stories

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American bulldog finds his biggest fan

With Best Friends' help, bulldog in need finds his perfect person and is adopted.
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Come and get ’em while they last!

Please join us at our Pet Super Adoption events, featuring hundreds of cats and do...
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“I’ve made up my mind. Don’t confuse me with the facts.”

When more than 4 million cats and dogs are killed in U.S. shelters every year, we ...
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Puppy potty training

Housebreaking puppies can be challenging. Follow this step-by-step 'potty training...
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Fearful dog makes progress and is adopted

Rogue the dog makes great progress in conquering his fears and lands the perfect h...
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Happily-ever-after pit bull terrier adoption

Depressed and lethargic in the shelter, a black pit bull slowly learns what happin...
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Rescued silky terrier featured on ‘Project Runway All Stars’

Silky terrier dog, who was in bad shape when he was rescued, is featured on the TV...
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The absurdity (and tragedy) of breed-discriminatory laws

After her pit bull terrier saves her from an abusive boyfriend, woman is forced to...
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Border collie puppy with bowed back legs

Border collie puppy with bowed back legs receives physical therapy and splints to ...
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Abandoned bloodhound's new life

Abandoned in front of Salt Lake County Animal Services, a female bloodhound dog is...
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Superstorm Sandy rescue dog

Pit bull terrier mix dog with an endearing underbite, who was rescued during Super...
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A "leftover dog" becomes my guide dog

Francis and Silva's dog from a Los Angeles super adoption 15 years ago offers a un...
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New York Valentine's Day weekend pet adoption event

New York Valentine's Day weekend pet adoption event is success, with many pets ado...
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From shelter dog to service dog for special boy

Bart gets a second chance when he is adopted as a service (therapy) dog to help an...
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Movement leader, game-changer and 70th birthday guy

Julie Castle honors her mentor and beloved friend Francis Battista, encouraging ot...
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