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Child and dog looking over a brightly multicolored, striped blanket in the back of a vehicle

Spring break plans? How about an adventure buddy?

From couch hangs to day trips, spring break is made for foster pet fun.
Help care for a pet who needs it most
Julie Castle Blog
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Jim Hess beside some carriers in the back of a pickup truck

New approach to saving cats at a tiny animal shelter

With support from neighboring animal shelters, a rural animal control department i...
Purr-fect partnerships
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Lutron the tiny kitten on an aqua blanket

Faces of No-Kill: A tiny kitten’s big comeback

Lutron the kitten could barely stand when he arrived at Best Friends Animal Sanctu...
Kitten finds his feet
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Frankie Giblin sitting on the grass beside a dog who is laying on her back

Tiny kittens, big dogs, and a dedicated foster volunteer

Meet Frankie, a Best Friends volunteer who fosters pets large and small, showcases...
Enjoying the transformations
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Three levels of cats in carriers

A shared quest to save cats and dogs

Rescue Roundtable brings animal rescue groups and shelters together to share ideas...
Shared table, shared goal
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Orange tabby cat with eyes closed and tongue sticking partly out

What happens when shelters make pet adoption easier?

The latest Bring Love Home Challenge answers that very question.
Empowering groups to try something new
Julie Castle Blog
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Cover of the book, 'Civil Canines: Creating Harmony: A Guide for Dogs and Their People'

Book review: ‘Civil Canines’

Positive interactions at home and in the community start with the partnership betw...
A book that all dog lovers should read
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Sipho the cat lying on a cat bed

Faces of No-Kill: Cat heals with hide-and-seek

As he recovered from feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), Sipho discovered that se...
He continues to win hearts
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Gregory the cat featured in a collage of three space images

Heartwarming moments of people helping pets

From supporting neighbors’ pets and school projects to lifesaving efforts, these s...
Kindness shines in unexpected places
Best Friends Magazine
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Person hugging a small dog in the driver's seat of a car

Communities helping pets and people thrive

These life-changing stories highlight how Best Friends Network Partners and their ...
When compassion and collaboration come together
Best Friends Magazine
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Tan and white odd-eyed dog smiling with tongue out in a home environment

Meet 5 adopted pets who are blossoming at home

From mountain adventures to therapy‑dog cuddles, adopters share how their new pets...
Animals blossom when they land a new home
Best Friends Magazine
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Volunteer Robert Lobo wearing a Best Friends T-shirt and sitting with a dog on a blue chair

Getting more out of giving back to the animals

How Best Friends volunteer Robert Lobo embraced the mantra “the more you give, the...
Suggestions from man who has logged 5,000-plus volunteer hours
Best Friends Magazine
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Alex Bowman smiling and holding a small dog

NASCAR star Alex Bowman races for shelter pets

The No. 48 team, Ally Racing, and Best Friends turn every race into lifesaving sup...
A partnership that feels personal
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Person from Navajo Nation mobile clinic holding a pug dog over their shoulder

Supporting pets on the Navajo Nation

People come together to care for thousands of pets on the Navajo Nation.
Looking ahead for the animals
Best Friends Magazine
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Spalding the orange tabby cat

Small rescue group, big impact for Wyoming's cats

Second Chance Sheridan Cat Rescue is changing the odds for Wyoming’s most vulnerab...
Grant offers a furry safety net
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