Dog Stories

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Pet promotions save lives

Bring Joy national pet adoption promotion exceeds expectations, with over 11,000 c...
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Give Love for a happy Valentine’s Day

Through Valentine's Day, adopt a dog or cat for only $14. Learn more about th...
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Best Friends Super Bowl 2017: Puppies vs. kittens

The animal Super Bowl of Cuteness in 2017 features the most adorable photos of kit...
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Fun in the snow at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary

Cute and endearing images of dogs, horses and a feline enjoying the snow and cold ...
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Love letter to a dog

A bulldog who was scared of men is adopted by two men....
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Vicktory dog Denzel says goodbye

Former Michael Vick dog Denzel has died. He will be missed by all who knew him, bu...
Julie Castle Blog
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Former fighting dog becomes family’s sweet one and only

Former fighting dog who has babesia blood parasite cannot live with other dogs due...
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Nine years in: How the Vicktory dogs helped change the future for millions of dogs

After Michael Vick dogs were given a second chance, people and policymakers around...
Julie Castle Blog
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Senior cocker spaniels bring joy

With a grant from Best Friends, Rocky Mountain Cocker Rescue helps senior cocker s...
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The Vicktory dogs: Nine years later

Where are the Michael Vick dogfighting dogs nearly 10 years later? Read updates on...
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Even pets have New Year’s resolutions

Photos of dogs, cats, pigs and goats with info about the animals' New Year�...
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New York super adoption a perfect ending to a year of saving lives

Presented by BOBS from Skechers with support from Petco Foundation and Hallmark, B...
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Petco Foundation gives pets a very happy 2016

Petco Foundation helps over 2,000 animals get adopted this year with a generous gr...
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Word of mouth helps a special dog get adopted

Special boxer mix dog who has lupus, an autoimmune disease, is adopted into a lovi...
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Senior German shepherd receives the gift of a new home

After ending up in an LA animal shelter, a senior female German shepherd was very ...
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