Georgia Stories

Orange tabby cat on a small table reaching his paw forward

Leaders across America stand with shelters to save pets’ lives

22 states have proclaimed their support for no-kill. This past year marked a si...
Proof that people from every corner of the country can agree on something this important
Julie Castle Blog
Child lying in grass between two dogs

5 lifesaving wins you might’ve missed...

If summer slipped away from you too, here are 5 wins for the animals to get you ca...
Stories to inspire you
Julie Castle Blog
Nash the English bulldog with a person's arm behind him

A country bulldog with a healing touch

More country than metal, a senior bulldog adopted from Best Friends Animal Sanctua...
Nash helped adopter through a tough time
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Calico cat

Communities come together to give pets second chances

All across the country, Best Friends Network Partners are working together with th...
Creating happy endings for pets
Best Friends Magazine
The governor of Utah, Gov. Spencer Cox, holding the written declaration as well as a kitten with Best Friends CEO Julie Castle behind him

Proclamations push no-kill progress for pets

More state and city leaders are joining the push to end the killing of pets in she...
These are a catalyst for change
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Dog gets some love at the Humane Society of South Coastal Georgia

No-kill animal shelters: The new normal in America

From a large shelter in Las Vegas to a smaller one in rural Georgia, U.S. animal s...
Steady progress saves more lives
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Pug in a home environment

Kindness in action for the animals

When animals needed help, these everyday heroes stepped in with compassion and cre...
Compassion can show up anywhere, anytime, and in any form
Best Friends Magazine
Smiling black and white dog sitting on a carpet

Collaborating to save more cats and dogs

Best Friends Network Partners are getting results and making a difference in their...
A roundup of good news
Best Friends Magazine
Indie the kitten in a Halloween-themed cat tube toy

Every day is this kitten’s best day

A grant to support special veterinary care helps Planned PEThood in Georgia save a...
Now every day is Indie's best day
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Person with a dog with a downed tree in Florida after Hurricane Milton

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
Person removing a large crate from a transport van

Pets get lifesaving lifts out of Hurricane Milton’s path

When Pinellas County Animal Services in Florida needed help moving animals prior t...
Some instant connections were made
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Person holding a puppy

Saving dogs and cats caught in Hurricane Helene’s wake

Best Friends is in the Southeast to help animal shelters cope with unprecedented c...
Helping animal shelters with needs and transports
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Officer Thomas Stanfield holding the rescued black kitten in the squad car

Making the world better through kindness toward animals

From a community coming together to find a missing dog to a tree trimmer who rescu...
Read their stories
Best Friends Magazine
Selfie of Kylie LaVigne hugging Koda the dog

Spirited stray dog loses leg but gains a new home

When the word went out that Koda needed a foster home following surgery, Kylie vol...
Now they're a happy family
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Mama the dog with a smiling woman

A new life for dogs rescued from dogfighting

29 dogs put cruelty in the past and begin new lives after being saved in South Car...
Helping the underdogs
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