Network Partners Stories

Yellow Labrador type dog on a leash

Groups nationwide deliver for pets in need

Four stories show why Best Friends Network Partners truly are the best.
When compassion and collaboration come together
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Mama cat nursing kittens

Small but mighty: How 3 rural shelters save cats

Three Southern, rural shelters are no-kill today because of their programs that sa...
Saving lives together
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Tib the black and white kitten wearing a collar

Introducing the newest Poe Museum cat

Tib went from Richmond SPCA to becoming a beloved museum greeter, gift shop superv...
Kitten gains not just a home but a calling
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Cream and white kitten lying in a bed and meowing

How a N.J. shelter is changing the future for pets

Through a Rachael Ray No-Kill Excellence Grant, a shelter built lifesaving partner...
Grant helps cats and changes lives
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Michelle Hood with Benton the dog

Rescued dog helps marathoner chase Six Star dream

Adopting Benton gave him a second chance and helped Michelle accomplish her bigges...
Adoption inspires woman to give back in a bigger way
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Johnney Ehrlich beside a window with a kitten

A little ‘tush push’ is sometimes all it takes

The power of teamwork and a well-timed push can be unstoppable.
A little push helps shelter with TNVR and other lifesaving programs
Julie Castle Blog
Group of cheerleaders holding a black and white puppy

From hoops to homes: Big 12 crowd scores puppy cuddles

Basketball fans got in the game to help find shelter pets loving homes at the Big ...
Fans enjoy the tunnel cuddle lounge
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Two people in a shopping mall holding a black kitten

New homes for Texas dogs and cats in Pennsylvania

Best Friends and Texas shelters pull together to arrange a 23-hour trip to send mo...
Long-distance matchmaking
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Person holding a calico cat

How animal groups teamed up to save L.A. pets

Best Friends Network Partners answered the call for help to move pets out of harm’...
Stories of awe-inspiring teamwork
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Two people holding three dogs and a sign that says, 'My pup got microchipped'

Animal shelters work to get more lost dogs home

Best Friends Network Partners joined a month-long challenge and reunited nearly 50...
Grants provided to participants
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Person petting a happy dog wearing a vest

How rescue groups and shelters save more pets together

Across the country, animal shelters rely on rescue groups to help them save more l...
Partnerships saves lives
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Two people outside holding signs at the Capitol in Richmond, Virginia

Virginia is for (pet) lovers

The commonwealth marked a milestone with 80 animal shelters now no-kill.
Successful event at the Capitol in Richmond
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Daisy the dog outside on some green grass

Faces of No-Kill: Just 2 weeks give pups second chance

Daisy and her puppies have bright futures thanks to the power of teamwork and shor...
Lifelong impact from short stay
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Tanner the man lying next to Tanner the dog

How a Baltimore shelter saved a scared dog named Tanner

The Best Friends embed program supported Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter ...
A plan for every animal
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Multiple people doing medical work on a small brown dog

New animal shelter data reveals nationwide progress

Reporting from animal shelters across the country shows thousands more dogs and ca...
Saving lives in Wisconsin and Nebraska
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