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Shy DeLand playing hide-and-seek with Clint the horse

A horse who chose connection

At Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, Clint the horse learned to trust people through ...
Learning Clint’s language
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Orange tabby kitten in a crate

Super El Niño is coming ... let’s not forget the animals

As El Niño looms, shelters and communities across the country show us what it look...
Reminder to imagine the very best case scenerios
Julie Castle Blog
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Cover of the book, "Trap, Neuter, Die: A DeeLo Myer Cat Rescue Mystery"

Book review: Murder mystery meets cat lifesaving

A volunteer doing trap-neuter-vaccinate-return in a small Georgia town stumbles ac...
Novel is as satisfying as it is informational
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Regan the dog showcasing her large ears

Celebrating 6,000 Best Friends Network Partners

The Best Friends Network reaches over 6,000 partners, as shelters, rescue groups, ...
Celebrating Hamilton’s Healing Hearts
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Four people working to imp feathers onto the owl

Owl covered in concrete returns to the skies at last

After a specialized procedure at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary to replace his dama...
Now he's back where he belongs
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Adam with Queenie the dog on a sleepover

Faces of No-Kill: Escape artist dog finds her zen

Once an escape artist in a busy world, Queen Bee discovers peace, stability, and t...
Now comfortable enough to let her guard down
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Cover of the book, 'From Dog Lover to Paid Dog Sitter: What I Learned After Fostering for 9 Years and Sitting Dozens of Dogs'

Book review: ‘From Dog Lover to Paid Dog Sitter’

Learn the ins and outs of starting a dog-sitting business from someone who has pav...
Sage advice on starting a dog-sitting enterprise
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Best Friends CEO Julie Castle addressing the audience at the Best Friends National Conference with a large slide behind her featuring Angel Canyon with the words Save Them All

Overheard at Best Friends National Conference 2026

Three days of learning, inspiration, and possibility.
When a movement becomes ours, it becomes durable
Julie Castle Blog
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Linus the English bulldog pup in a wheelchair with a person's hand touching him

Mississippi animal shelter celebrates 10 years of no-kill

Small but mighty Southern Pines Animal Shelter has become a national blueprint for...
From crisis to compassion
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Rosie the dog in a vehicle

Doggy delivery program drives adoptions

All it took for Rosie to get adopted was someone to give her a ride.
Meeting adopters where they are
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Annie and Coco the donkeys playing with a large ball with a person watching

Two mini donkeys, one big glow-up

A little patience, a lot of heart, and a few sweet treats at Best Friends Animal S...
Double the cuteness
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An older Emma the dog with her family in a vehicle

Remembering Emma, a truly special dog

Adopted from Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in 2010, Emma spent 15 years bringing j...
Loving tribute to beloved family member
Best Friends Magazine
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Two black dogs in the back of a vehicle

Everyday compassion: Communities helping pets

With cheer squads, vet teams, foster heroes, and more, these animal shelters and r...
Partners offer everyday kindness for pets
Best Friends Magazine
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Person kissing the side of the head of a large gray and white dog

This May, the no-kill movement is everywhere

From Salt Lake City to your neighborhood Walmart — join us.
Partnerships can help save pets' lives
Julie Castle Blog
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Lil Debbie the dog in her wheelchair

Miracle for a paralyzed dog

Lil Debbie couldn’t use her back legs at all when she landed in an Arizona shelter...
Now she’s able to run and play
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