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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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Terrified dog, presumed pregnant, survives a life-threatening condition
More than just being scared, Tulip needed emergency surgery and time to recover in a loving foster home.
Read about Tulip's recovery
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Dynamic doggy duo find balance, blossom in new home
After shy Fenway got help from Stax to feel more comfortable, he helped her get adopted.
Read about their adoption
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Parvo is no match for Maltese-mix puppy
Bella was just a month old when she came down with parvovirus but with quick action from the shelter and Best Friends, she’s now healthy and in a new home.
Read how Bella gains her health and home
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6 sweet stories for National Puppy Day
A look back at some of our favorite puppy stories from the past year
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How a challenged Newark animal shelter reached no-kill
After years of challenges, Associated Humane Societies achieved a 91% save rate in 2021.
Read about their lifesaving changes
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Bilingual outreach results in 200 pet adoptions in south Texas
Two events in the Rio Grande Valley helped dogs and cats go from homeless to home.
See how everything is bigger in Texas
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5 inspiring stories of animal-loving kindness
Five people who turned their love of animals into something amazing.
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Book review: ‘Speckled Beauty: A Dog and His People’
A writer from the Deep South and a stray dog find each other when they both need help and hope.
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Matted, scared Pekingese mix gets a makeover and then a home
Scared dog learns to love life with a change of scenery and loving adopter.
Read how TLC helps Gouda
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Senior dog with a heart of gold now has a new home
A big, black senior dog named Patch needed heartworm treatment and a new home, and eventually he got both
See Patch's journey
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Strong relationships save lives in Tulsa during distemper outbreak
With guidance from Best Friends and support from area rescue groups and shelters, Tulsa Animal Welfare moved to quickly get a distemper outbreak under control.
See how partnerships helped
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Scruffy dog has trouble walking, lands his perfect home
Sherman’s foster family couldn’t let him go, so they adopted him and got creative when an old leg injury made it challenging for him to get around.
Watch Scruffy's video
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Prison program, trainers put adoption in the stars for a spirited dog
Orion needed training help so, through a partnership with Paws for Life K9 Rescue, he headed to prison.
Read Orion's story
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Dog had more energy than people could handle, until she met her new family
When a family looking for a young dog up for adventure and fun reached out to Best Friends, the team helped Quincy make a great first impression.
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