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Cat teaches adopter that every day is a gift
Fluff Fluff has a serious heart condition, but that doesn’t stop her from playing, loving, and living life to the fullest.
How her story helped find her a home
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Cat’s no-touch preference is no problem for adopter
Lorcan isn’t always comfortable being petted. In his new home, his need for space isn’t just tolerated, it’s celebrated.
See how he fits right in
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Cat gains a home, loses pounds
Lilibet came to Best Friends overweight, and that was impacting her health. But now she’s inspiring her adopters to slim down, too.
Read about her weight loss journey
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Cat proves it’s never too late to begin again
Senior cat Suzie came to Best Friends looking and feeling worse for the wear, but today she’s feeling better and loving her new home.
Read about her second chance
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A New York feline fairy tale
Cinderella was down on her luck when she came to Best Friends, but today she’s living a life fit for a princess.
Read about her happily ever after
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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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Front row seat for a scared dog’s transformation
First-time foster volunteer shares her story about helping a scared Chihuahua find her rhythm and then a home.
Read Tres' story
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Seeing past a kitty’s shyness
Willow was scared when he arrived at Best Friends, but one New Yorker saw the brave, bold cat he truly was.
Read about his transformation
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4 animal stories to inspire
When these pets needed help, they found it through a Best Friends Network Partner.
Read about their successes
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Dog with incontinence, heartworm proves that love always wins
Chrissy traveled a long way to get to Best Friends in New York, and after receiving loving care from her foster family during heartworm treatment, she was adopted.
Read Chrissy's story
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Kitten showers help shelters prepare for kitten season
Best Friends teams up with shelters from coast to coast to collect supplies and recruit foster volunteers just in time for kitten season.
See how communities stepped up
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Two chance meetings lead to a new life for a sweet puppy
Amid the bustling New York City streets, a curious puppy makes a connection with an adopter following not just one, but two chance meetings.
Read how coincidental meetings lead to adoption
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Shy cat finds her perfect match after months of medical ups and downs
Spitfire’s foster person nursed her through seizures and shyness, and when it was time for her to be adopted, couldn’t let her go.
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Kitty goes from scaredy-cat to snuggle bug
Oreo was afraid of everything when she first arrived at Best Friends in New York, but with patience and extra TLC she was ready to take on the world.
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10 (out of a million) reasons to be grateful for pets
This holiday season, take a moment to appreciate the many ways that pets make a difference in our lives.
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