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Wobbly kitten is steadfast lover of life
Nothing (and certainly not cerebellar hypoplasia) stops Harlie Q. and fellow kitten Nicholas from living their best lives in their new home.
Read their story
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10 advocacy wins for the animals
Good news for dogs and cats across the country.
See some 2022 highlights
Best Friends Magazine
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Rock star volunteer helps hundreds of cats
Volunteer Heather Mahood, who helps the tiniest kittens and wisest senior felines, also has a soft spot for cats with ringworm.
Learn more about her
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Adopters see shy black cat for the rare pearl she is
What does a shy, middle-aged, jet-black female cat in Los Angeles have in common with a Tahitian pearl? More than you might think.
Read about this rare gem's journey
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Couple converts RV into foster pet crash pad
Cat’s fear of dogs prompts Los Angeles family to get creative in order to continue fostering pets.
Read about this fostering innovation
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7 happy stories from national pet adoption weekend
Best Friends-sponsored National Adoption Weekend results in thousands of adoptions.
Meet the happy families
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Mother and son help dogs get adopted, one hike at a time
Volunteers Ginny and Kenny Popovich have been hitting the trails with dogs from Best Friends in Los Angeles for more than seven years.
Learn why they volunteer
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A most memorable cat named Banjo
Adopting one cat with FIV leads to another for an L.A. couple, and now Banjo is living the life of his dreams.
Read Banjo's story
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Cat gets comfortable in her own skin
Lil came to Best Friends with a bad skin condition, but with help from the medical team and a wonderful foster family, she’s now living her best life in Los Angeles.
See how she's living her best life
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A new chapter in Los Angeles
Best Friends is centralizing operations in the city.
See what's changing in L.A.
Julie Castle Blog
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5 men making a difference for homeless pets
This Father’s Day, tip your hat to the men in your community who are helping pets in their own way.
Read about their efforts
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Blind kitten with the heart of a lion
Leon lost his eyes when he was a tiny kitten, but today he’s having the time of his life with his best kitten buddy in his new home.
Read about his progress
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Dog inspires radio DJ to promote pet adoption on the air
Erik Smith and ‘Best Friends Friday’ on 100.3 FM The Bull in Houston help pets go home, thanks to a special dog named Nash.
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Once grumpy cat finally gets his day in the sun
Archie was seeing red when he arrived at Best Friends, but with a lot of help and a little time the handsome orange tabby found a home where all he has to do is be himself.
Read how they adapted
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Skinny, sick dog finds new hope, new life
Tanya came to Best Friends with sarcoptic mange, but after medical care and plenty of love in a foster home, she’s now part of a big happy family.
Read about Tanya's improvement and adoption
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