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Wrinkly dog gets comfortable in her own skin
Fawkes was miserable with patchy skin, painful paws and a double dose of eye issues, but today she feels so much better.
Read about her progress
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Excellent epilogue to a canine cliffhanger
After a harrowing adventure that left him stranded on a cliffside in the desert, Peter is now snuggling up and settling in with his new family.
Now he's part of the pack
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Old dog is a diamond in the rough
You can’t help but fall in love with a senior dog who has a heart of gold and a name like Spaghetti.
Read about his journey home
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Once-paralyzed dog finds her footing with family’s help
Spearmint Sally was paralyzed as a puppy, but now she can stand on her own — and her family’s been with her every step of the way.
Home that was meant to be
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Faith leads a dog home
Captain was returned from every home he had and diagnosed with two heart conditions and cancer. But thanks to inspiration from Best Friends co-founder Faith Maloney, he’s now home for good.
Faith and the universe guide adoption
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Video: Instant holiday cheer with puppies
Find joy for the whole family (or just for you) with an hour of puppies playing in front of a virtual fireplace
Watch them now
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A most joyful doggy duo
Feeling the holiday blues? Meet Hannah and Elton, dogs with a chronic condition called brucellosis, who are best known for their capacity for love and happiness.
Senior duo get lots of love and care
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From underdog to super hero: Bud saves the day
When a fire threatened a dense southern California neighborhood, Bud the wonder dog awakened his people who called 911.
Meet the local celebrity
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Channeling a dog’s boundless energy into a new home
Hollywood was stressed out and struggling when he lost his home, but a team of people at Best Friends helped him find joy again, as well as an adopter.
Memories old and new
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Survivor puppy is young boy’s best surprise yet
Despite his mom needing emergency surgery when he was just days old, Mac is a healthy puppy and a young boy’s best friend.
The best surprise ever
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Dog named Hulk lands a home with a bodybuilder
Hulk is big and exuberant enough to easily knock people over, but now his days are filled with exercise, playtime and naps in his new home.
Big dog, big love
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Grant Parish in Louisiana goes to the dogs
Shelter embraces a new foster program, adoption events and sending 75 dogs (and counting) to new homes.
See how people are stepping up to help
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From rescued dog to service dog
Merlot was homeless and needed emergency surgery, but now she’s helping her new person cope with anxiety and PTSD.
See how they're growing together
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Blind miniature poodle pup blossoms in foster home
Edna is wobbly, blind and had severe trauma reactions that seemed like seizures, but thanks to vet care and her foster family, she’s like a new dog.
See how she's blossomed
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From at-risk dog to therapy pet in training
Jake was on a shelter’s euthanasia list before coming to Best Friends, but in his new home, he’ll make a difference for people — with play therapy.
Read about his new career
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