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Best friends at Best Friends: Pancake and Ron Swanson
Meet one of our favorite odd couples: two dogs known affectionately as “Roncake.”
Meet the best buds
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Elsa Nilsson-Canin embraces the beauty in the beast
Credit a pit bull terrier named Herman for setting Elsa Nilsson-Canin on her lifesaving path with Best Friends.
Her will is her way of giving back.
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Dog gains the courage to trust
A once fearful pup finds safety with a patient, loving family who accepts her for who she is.
See her progress
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Cancer survivor dog finds her calling
Jovie nearly lost her leg to cancer, but now she’s healthy and happy in her new home — and preparing for a new career as a therapy dog.
Bringing comfort to others
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Dog’s new family is just his type
Potato is a dog with nine lives. He was at risk in a shelter, then beat heartworm disease, then needed emergency surgery, and finally landed a family who loves him dearly.
His long road to home
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Senior dog is thriving with 2 octogenarians
Linda and Bill Farrell took one look at Watson’s silver-threaded muzzle and knew he was the dog for them.
It was love at first sight
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Dog with traumatic past has a bright future at home
For Hazel, just being able to enjoy the little things in life was a big step. And now, she’s taken the biggest step of all: becoming part of a family.
See her living the good life
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Scared mama dog transforms into social Butterfly
Butterfly used to run for cover if a person got too close, but with help from her roommate and caregivers, she’s really grown into her name.
See her transformation
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For the love of Shadow: A tribute to a big dog with a big personality
Reflecting on a lifetime of boundless love after a sudden goodbye
In memory of a beloved friend
Julie Castle Blog
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Dog found barely alive gets help and a home
Lars almost died alone, starving, dehydrated, and full of porcupine quills, but vets at the Sanctuary saved his life, and now he has a new home.
Read about his new life
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Little dog is living large
Java has spina bifida and had difficulty walking when she came to Best Friends, but today the Chihuahua has found her stride.
Read how she's settled in
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Anxious dog gives peace of mind to his new person
Ollie’s separation anxiety made it take longer to find him a home, but now he’s bringing comfort and calm to his new person.
Finding a safe place together
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A dog at home wherever she roams
Dandelion is traveling across the country with her adopters, proving that home is where the heart is.
Read about her adventures
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Two false starts lead dog to true love
Frannie is proof that all it takes is one person who loves you the way you are to change your life for the better.
From homeless to home
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Skinny bundle-of-love dog gains weight, then a family
Molasses was tiny and tired when firefighters found her, but now this once-lost pup is finally home.
Meet this 'foster win'
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