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Big hunk of love dog lands a home
His nickname is “CrossFit Tony” because he’s super fit, but he’s also sweet, loving and finally in a home of his own after months of false starts.
"Crossfit" finds right fit
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8 adoptable big dogs destined to be influencers
Instagram is the spot for charming characters, exciting adventures and good-time goofs, and these big dogs will fit right in.
Meet these picture perfect pups
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Anxious hound loves his R & R
Life can get overwhelming for Elvis, but sleepovers with friends ensure this hound dog isn’t “cryin’ all the time.”
Elvis' practice for a home of his own
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6 large, lovely lapdogs
If they fit, they sit.
Have lap? Will sit!
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Lucky Goose: Shy pup finds his person
Goose was scared and needed heartworm treatment when he first came to Best Friends, and now he’s living the good life.
Goodbye heartworm, hello love
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Happy tails from big dogs in their new homes
These dogs recently adopted from Best Friends are living (and loving) extra large.
Big dogs get big love
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6 big dog stereotypes busted
These large dogs remind us that every dog is unique. So, give big dogs a chance.
Get the facts
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6 stories about big love for big dogs
These adopters chose large dogs to join their families and they couldn’t be happier about it.
Showing bigger is better
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A story of love and learning with an anxious dog
When Lou adopted a strong malamute-husky mix named Midas who had bounced between homes, he changed her life, too.
See how love makes it work
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Front row seat for a scared dog’s transformation
First-time foster volunteer shares her story about helping a scared Chihuahua find her rhythm and then a home.
Read Tres' story
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Listening to Lulu
Adopters experience a master class in boundaries and communication, taught by a dog.
The importance of understanding our pets
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Family falls for shy canine escape artist
Smokey’s a notorious fence hopper who’s not really into snuggles, but it was love at first sight for a new family that adores him just as he is.
See how he made himself at home
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Wisconsin shelter helps troubled dogs into homes
Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha County forms K9 task force to support dogs needing extra help getting adopted.
Their all-hands-on-deck approach works
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How one family helped save 20 dogs (and counting)
A busy Houston family of five makes time to foster homeless pets and memorializes each one in a paw print memory book.
Read how the whole family helps
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Stopping puppy mills
It involves not only passing humane laws, but thwarting the industry’s ever-expanding sales tactics.
Learn more
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