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How individuals drive change in animal welfare
The collective power of individual action is helping to save more pets’ lives and bring the whole country to no-kill.
Every action contributes
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Helping a skittish dog learn to trust
Like some people, some dogs just need a bit more time than others to build trust. And that’s just what Sego found when he met Richard and Sandy Garrett.
Now he's blossoming in his new home
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Busting myths about fostering dogs
If you’re on the fence about fostering, let us dispel some of the misperceptions.
Help get dogs into homes
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Shelters get creative to showcase adoptable pets
These groups are using every opportunity and tool at their disposal to send more dogs and cats to new homes — and keep pets together with their families.
See what they're doing
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Embracing change saves more pets at Arizona shelter
Best Friends is helping city officials in Bullhead City transform the culture of its animal shelter to better serve the community and increase lifesaving.
Making the shelter more customer friendly
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Keeping cats cool
Benson Animal Shelter in Arizona gets a new climate-controlled space for cats, plus much more, with collaborative program.
Read how networking helped
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Tales of random acts of kindness toward animals
From a community that rallied for an ailing cat to a man who jumped in frigid water to help a dog and his human, these stories will inspire you.
See how they make a difference
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5 sweet animal stories for the new year
Get 2023 off to an uplifting and inspiring start with these stories about people doing amazing things for animals.
Read the heartwarming tales
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10 advocacy wins for the animals
Good news for dogs and cats across the country.
See some 2022 highlights
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A new kind of community to help community cats
Learn about the far-reaching effects of one woman caring about 30 unexpected tenants.
Kindness has no borders
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5 feel-good animal stories
These five stories from shelters and rescue organizations across the country are surefire pick-me-ups.
See their good news
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New veterinary resources for pets in Navajo Nation
Soul Dog Rescue and Nuzzles & Co. team up to provide spay/neuter and wellness resources for pets with the help of a grant from Best Friends.
Read how they keep pets and people together
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