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Regal red tabby cat is king of his adopter’s heart
Reds was feeling blue due to an ear infection when he came to Best Friends, but no...
Read about the next chapter in his life
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New Yorker finds stress relief in volunteering with pets
Nursing student David Sprague fosters dogs, is a volunteer driver, and considers t...
Read what inspires him
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Cat conquers ringworm, finds confidence in foster home
Savannah was shy and had a bad skin condition — two issues that only strengthened ...
Read about her overcoming challenges
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NYC volunteer is a feline matchmaker
Vicki Williams loves mentoring new volunteers and being a matchmaker for adopters ...
Read what inspires her to volunteer
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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,...
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 ...
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 no...
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 ...
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 liv...
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 ...
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...
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 brav...
Read about his transformation
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4 animal stories to inspire
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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 receivin...
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 re...
See how communities stepped up
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