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Every day is this kitten’s best day
A grant to support special veterinary care helps Planned PEThood in Georgia save a tiny kitten’s life.
Now every day is Indie's best day
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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
Julie Castle Blog
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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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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
Best Friends Magazine
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Spirited stray dog loses leg but gains a new home
When the word went out that Koda needed a foster home following surgery, Kylie volunteered and, as it turns out, brought the boy home for good.
Now they're a happy family
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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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Helping people care for their pets in difficult times
With support from Best Friends, a neighborhood program in Georgia is making it possible for more pets to stay with people who love them.
Neighborhood Pet Support program to the rescue
Best Friends Magazine
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Uplifting tales from animal shelters across the country
Best Friends Network Partners share creative ways they’re saving more animals’ lives.
See the good that's happening
Best Friends Magazine
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College students save cats’ lives through fostering
Lauren Burgess and Jill Church planned to adopt a pet and instead signed up to foster. Now they’re giving cats with special needs a second chance.
See why they made the leap into fostering
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Faces of No-Kill: Kitten with serious head wound gets custom helmet
Shelter collaboration, community support, and TLC help Turtle the kitten survive and thrive.
Joint effort helps save special kitten
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Faces of No-Kill: Injured cat finds comfort in new home
June the cat went from being found alone dragging her back legs to a shelter and then to nightly snuggles in her new home.
Read how a special friendship formed
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Sweet stories of people doing good things for pets
Every day, animal lovers across the country are making a difference through their actions.
See their good deeds
Best Friends Magazine
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Community Voices: Kay Oliver
At Best Friends, we use our networks to introduce you to advocates like Kay Oliver who give back to pets and people in their community.
Learn how she finds her work rewarding
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Cat and dog stories to spark joy
Best Friends Network Partners across the country share their tales about animals whose lives are now shining bright.
See these good news stories
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