Georgia Stories

Happy black and tan dog lying on a gray cushion

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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Frannie the black and white dog with her mouth smiling with pink tongue out

Two false starts lead dog to true love

Frannie is proof that all it takes is one person who loves you the way you are to change your life for the better.
From homeless to home
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Gray and white cat in a kennel

5 animal stories that prove kindness goes a long way

These good Samaritans, including one cat, pulled out all the stops to help when it was needed the most.
Read their praiseworthy efforts
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Donovan Dodds

Community Voices: Donovan Dodds

At Best Friends, we use our networks to introduce you to advocates like Donovan Dodds, who give back to pets and people in their community.
Learn what he feels most valuable in his work
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Tortoiseshell cat lying on a pillow

5 faith-restoring animal stories

Need a positivity pick-me-up? Look no further because these positively uplifting animal stories will surely brighten your day.
See their good news
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CrossFit Tony in the passenger seat of a car with a hand on him

Big hunk of love dog lands a home

His nickname is “CrossFit Tony” because he’s super fit, but he’s also sweet, loving and finally in a home of his own after months of false starts.
"Crossfit" finds right fit
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Lauren Nembhard

Community Voices: Lauren Nembhard

At Best Friends, we use our networks to introduce you to advocates like Lauren Nembhard, who give back to pets and people in their community.
Read what motivates her
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Pamela Bryant

Community Voices: Pamela Bryant

At Best Friends, we use our networks to introduce you to advocates like Pamela Bryant, who give back to pets and people in their community.
Read about her beliefs about a community mindset shift
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Skye Oseguera

Community Voices: Skye Oseguera

At Best Friends, we use our networks to introduce you to advocates like Skye Oseguera, who give back to pets and people in their community.
See what she would like in the future of animal welfare
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Jasmine Crisp and Papi

Community Voices: Jasmine Crisp

At Best Friends, we use our networks to introduce you to advocates like Jasmine Crisp, who give back to pets and people in their community.
See what she finds most rewarding
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Cream Puff the dog smiling with tongue out, next to a tray of food

A deaf dog finds a love story for the books

Two hearts align when an adopter and a scruffy, deaf dog meet at just the right time.
See how he's living his best life
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Janae Matthews

Community Voices: Janae Matthews

At Best Friends, we use our networks to introduce you to advocates like Janae Matthews who give back to pets and people in their community.
Read about the connection between community and animal welfare
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Bonnie the senior schipperke sitting on the floor

Senior, sassy schipperke finds love, acceptance in her new home

With limited vision and arthritis, Bonnie is not a fan of surprises, but after medical care and time to unwind, she met an adopter who is making her golden years truly shine.
Read about her progress
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Group of volunteers holding the items they sewed for Best Friends

4 volunteers helping animals in unique ways

From teaching cats to “talk,” to creating videos that inspire others to get involved, these volunteers prove there are many ways to support pets in shelters.
Meet these volunteer dynamos
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Gloved hand holding a tabby kitten whose mouth is messy from eating from Best Friends in Los Angeles

Kitten showers help shelters prepare for kitten season

Best Friends teams up with shelters from coast to coast to collect supplies and recruit foster volunteers just in time for kitten season.
See how communities stepped up
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