Dog Stories

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7 big dog myths busted

From needing homes with a lot of space to not enjoying the company of cats and kid...
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Diabetic poodle gets the spring back in her step

Senior dog Angelina was in rough shape when she arrived at the Sanctuary, but thes...
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Never giving up on a senior pit bull with a challenging past

How education, training, and patience helped a senior pit bull finally land just t...
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8 adorable adoptions for National Puppy Day

Celebrating National Puppy Day with updates from puppies' awesome new homes
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Awkward moments with pets

Smile-worthy moments with pets on National Awkward Moments Day
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Dog becomes a foster win in the sweetest way

A timid dog gains confidence in a foster home and helps give his adopter a birthda...
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Catching up with the poster dog of No-Kill Los Angeles

Jewel, the face of Best Friends' No-Kill Los Angeles initiative, enjoys life out o...
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Snow day photos with dogs and horses at Best Friends

You've heard of snow bunnies, but check out what the other fun Sanctuary animals a...
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Scared, shy dog just needed a chance or two

"New" was scary for Dakota for a very long time, but after her new family took a c...
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Dog lands a charmed new life for his golden years

Tate's person died when he was 13 years old, but it didn't take long for a new fam...
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The Star of Puppy Bowl XVII

Meet Link, Best Friends' puppy who went prime time in a cameo appearance during Pu...
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High-energy dog, high-energy adopter

A young dog with energy to spare meets a busy law student with ADHD who recognized...
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Pets welcome the new year in new homes

As we say goodbye to 2020, these pets are saying hello to 2021 in new homes all th...
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The Grey Muzzle Organization steps up for senior pets

Senior dogs in need of homes benefit from programs to increase adoptions, lifespan...
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Heaps of hope in Harlingen

Saving one scared dog shows what's possible at this Texas shelter.
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