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One special dog inspired this artist to give back
Adoption gave a dog named Russell a second chance, but it also inspired his adopter to use his talents to help more dogs find homes.
Artist creates mural at Florida shelter
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Cat missing for 19 months reunited with family
Lourdes Ortiz was distraught when her cat, Kiwi, went missing, but a microchip brought them back together despite the family moving a thousand miles away.
Now she's back in loving arms
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How rescue groups and shelters save more pets together
Across the country, animal shelters rely on rescue groups to help them save more lives and maintain no-kill.
Partnerships saves lives
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Volunteers power efforts to help pets amid L.A. fires
Best Friends volunteers from coast to coast are using their time and talents in so many ways to support people and animals impacted by the L.A. wildfires.
People help in California and from afar
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Animal shelters embrace no-kill philosophy
A mindset to save lives means large animal shelters are maintaining no-kill even when the going gets tough.
They’ve maintained no-kill despite challenges
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Pets flown from hurricane-damaged Florida get new start
Best Friends has teamed up with other animal welfare groups to arrange transportation for pets away from storm-damaged areas to shelters in other states.
Giving dogs and cats a fresh start
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Best Friends' lifesaving work in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton
A summary of our crisis response over the past three weeks
Helping shelters and communities in need
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Love of pets unites helpers in hurricane aftermath
Best Friends team members headed to Florida to provide relief to animal shelter staff, along with displaced people and their pets, after the hurricanes.
Offering selfless service to people and pets
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Pets get lifesaving lifts out of Hurricane Milton’s path
When Pinellas County Animal Services in Florida needed help moving animals prior to Hurricane Milton, Best Friends was ready to lend a hand.
Some instant connections were made
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Helping hands for pets in 2 Florida shelters
Respite for animal shelter staff who have been working nonstop to care for pets impacted by hurricanes
Read about this much-needed assistance
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Saving dogs and cats caught in Hurricane Helene’s wake
Best Friends is in the Southeast to help animal shelters cope with unprecedented challenges brought on by one of the worst storms on record.
Helping animal shelters with needs and transports
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Making the world better through kindness toward animals
From a community coming together to find a missing dog to a tree trimmer who rescues stuck felines, these kind acts will warm your heart.
Read their stories
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Pit bull terriers living the good life in Miami
With the lifting of a 33-year pit bull ban last fall, more dogs are getting second chances to go home in Florida’s most populous county.
New lives and opportunities available now
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A new life for dogs rescued from dogfighting
29 dogs put cruelty in the past and begin new lives after being saved in South Carolina.
Helping the underdogs
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Terrific tales from animal shelters across the country
Looking for something to make you smile? These aww-inspiring stories from Best Friends Network Partners will warm the soul.
Read their good news
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