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Ray the Vicktory dog inspires even after his death

Vicktory dog Ray from Michael Vick's dogfighting ring bust leaves behind the many people who loved him.
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Purebred dog adoptions in Manhattan

Sweet senior shih tzu finds loving family through Best Friends-New York.
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Bucket list trip to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary

It took 30 years, but one Best Friends fan, a 78-year-old woman, finally got her volunteer dream vacation, a true bucket list experience.
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Black pets find homes during Back in Black promo

Best Friends' special adoption promotion spotlights black dogs and cats who are often overlooked in shelters.
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Homes for pets by the hundreds

Three Best Friends animal adoption events in Salt Lake City, New York City and Los Angeles, result in nearly 1,300 dog and cat adoptions.
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A whole new life

The Sanctuary saves a severely injured cat and helps him make a full recovery.
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Forever loved: Lance the Vicktory dog

Vicktory dog Lance (former Michael Vick fighting dog) passes away, but he will never be forgotten.
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American bulldog finds his biggest fan

With Best Friends' help, bulldog in need finds his perfect person and is adopted.
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Baby steps for horse in need

Once-neglected horse in need receives needed physical, mental and emotional support at the Sanctuary.
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Kitten genius

Little orange kitten rescued as a stray is showing just how smart, curious and clever he is. He is truly a kitten genius! Read more about him.
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Life looks brighter for dog with back injury

Dog gets intensive therapy and healing for his back problem at the Sanctuary.
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Flight aviary helps rehabilitate birds

New flight aviary is the largest songbird enclosure at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. It gives birds a chance to transition from rehab to release.
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Feral cats in Florida get help

Best Friends grant supports trap neuter return (TNR) project to help stray cats in underserved Florida community.
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Best Friends: Part of a dream trip itinerary

Couple doubles Sanctuary volunteer time as part of a cross-country trip.
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Motherly, compassionate cat

Senior cat is motherly and compassionate, befriending and tending to other cats by grooming and reassuring them. She is a true nurturer.
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Best Friends Animal Society - Save Them All

We will reach no-kill in this country in 2025.

Best Friends, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (tax ID# 23-7147797), operates the nation’s largest sanctuary for homeless animals and provides adoption, spay/neuter, and educational programs.

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