Dog Stories

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Awkward moments with pets

Smile-worthy moments with pets on National Awkward Moments Day
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Dog becomes a foster win in the sweetest way

A timid dog gains confidence in a foster home and helps give his adopter a birthda...
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Catching up with the poster dog of No-Kill Los Angeles

Jewel, the face of Best Friends' No-Kill Los Angeles initiative, enjoys life out o...
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Snow day photos with dogs and horses at Best Friends

You've heard of snow bunnies, but check out what the other fun Sanctuary animals a...
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Scared, shy dog just needed a chance or two

"New" was scary for Dakota for a very long time, but after her new family took a c...
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Dog lands a charmed new life for his golden years

Tate's person died when he was 13 years old, but it didn't take long for a new fam...
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The Star of Puppy Bowl XVII

Meet Link, Best Friends' puppy who went prime time in a cameo appearance during Pu...
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High-energy dog, high-energy adopter

A young dog with energy to spare meets a busy law student with ADHD who recognized...
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Pets welcome the new year in new homes

As we say goodbye to 2020, these pets are saying hello to 2021 in new homes all th...
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The Grey Muzzle Organization steps up for senior pets

Senior dogs in need of homes benefit from programs to increase adoptions, lifespan...
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Heaps of hope in Harlingen

Saving one scared dog shows what's possible at this Texas shelter.
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2020: A record-breaking year for Best Friends in Utah

When the COVID-19 pandemic reached Salt Lake City, foster volunteers helped Best F...
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Fostering dogs is a family affair

The Pristera family in Atlanta is making a difference, one sweet foster dog at a t...
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Sad dog smiles as adventure buddy

When Tess and Jakob Johnson met Scout, she was shy and shut down, but they could t...
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Long-lost dog reunited with family after six years

Stormy was a puppy when she disappeared from her family's fenced-in yard, but six ...
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