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Local animal shelters unite to save lives in Texas

More than 120 pets moved out of shelters and into new homes during the first-ever ...
Shelters come together for a shared goal
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Two brindle dogs on a floor beside a plant

Best Friends reports sharpest drop in pets killed in U.S. shelters since 2020

Data reveals one of the most hopeful moments for animals in modern history.
What's your next move?
Julie Castle Blog
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Melissa “Missy” Kidwell and child sitting on the floor with a dog

West Virginia animal shelter a lifesaving powerhouse

Mineral County Animal Control and its committed leader are proving that you don’t ...
A new outlook on lifesaving
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Cover of the book, 'Sitting with Dogs'

Book review: ‘Sitting with Dogs’

An advocate for rescued dogs shares the stories of nine dogs who, with care and pa...
The stories of nine dogs
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Marge the dog holding a ball in her mouth outside in front of a person

Faces of No-Kill: One smart cookie of a dog

Marge fills her days at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary with nose work, stick “redec...
Approaching every day with exuberant joy
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Dr. Erin Katribe assessing Sadie the cat

Best Friends’ own named shelter veterinarian of the year

A national honor recognizing Dr. Erin Katribe’s work in shelter medicine.
She’s shaping the field in real time
Julie Castle Blog
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Liz Tran lying beside Sage the dog, who is licking her face

Adoption update: The tail wag that wiggled one dog home

Sage gathered a collection of fans — and stuffies — at Best Friends Animal Sanctua...
A full-on love connection
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Volunteer Karin Hamilton massaging Rudy the horse

Listening between the lines with horses

Volunteer Karin Hamilton uses equine massage to help horses at Best Friends Animal...
Healing through stillness
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Rock formations at Big Bend National Park in Texas

Lost in Big Bend, found by kindness: How 2 dogs got home to Mexico

While a story of unlikely heroes saving lives feels like it should be a blockbuste...
Multiple acts of kindness save two dogs
Julie Castle Blog
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Cover of the book, ‘Crouton: One Cat’s Adoption Tale’

Book review: ‘Crouton: One Cat’s Adoption Tale’

A cat in a shelter meets just the right human to adopt in this whimsical picture b...
To become a bedtime favorite
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Bella the cat lying on a blanket

One step closer to no-kill for Utah pets

Bella's transformation shows why a new law in Utah to save more pets in shelters i...
A win for the animals
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Jack the dog outside with tongue out

Open for (pet adoption) business on Sunday

Mohave County Animal Shelter is closed Sundays, but volunteers started a program t...
Bringing adoptable pets to where people are located
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Person lying on the floor kissing the head of a brown tabby cat

How America cut the number of cats killed in shelters by 75%

A decade of no-kill programs backed by community support has changed the game for ...
Choosing to do things differently saves lives
Julie Castle Blog
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Cranberry the rabbit looking through a red tunnel toy

Cranberry for Easter? This bunny says yes

Celebrate springtime by learning what it takes to care for a rabbit like Cranberry...
She's ready to go on her next adventure
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Cover of the book, '‘Love Letter to My Dog’'

Book review: ‘Love Letter to My Dog’

Memories and gratitude keep a beloved dog alive in the hearts of a Parisian woman ...
Story is honest and compelling
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