Massachusetts Stories

Pug in a home environment

Kindness in action for the animals

When animals needed help, these everyday heroes stepped in with compassion and creativity and forever changed a few lucky lives.
Compassion can show up anywhere, anytime, and in any form
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Andy the dog being adopted by two people

Waived adoption fees help dogs and cats go home sooner

When a group of New England animal shelters decided to take part in a fee-waived event, the eye-opening result was more than 150 adoptions in a week.
A win for adopters and shelters
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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 communities.
A roundup of good news
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Ricardo Blanco the cat at the mobile veterinary clinic

Mobile vet care comes to pets impacted by hurricane

With many local vet clinics closed, Best Friends teams up with animal welfare groups and vets to bring care to North Carolina pets after Hurricane Helene.
Blanco gets the help he needs
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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 to Hurricane Milton, Best Friends was ready to lend a hand.
Some instant connections were made
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Smiling do outside on a walk with a person

Heartfelt stories of animals inspiring kindness

From forgiving library fees to a thoughtful token, these stories prove that animals bring out the best in people.
More happy news
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Cara and Matt smiling and holding Daisy and Gatsby their cats

Sweet stories of people making a difference for animals

From magic tricks for pups in shelters to a feline wedding surprise, these stories of kindness toward animals are sure to uplift and inspire.
Read more for a smile
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Intern Jenny Yamaha with a dog

Best Friends-backed degree inspires, guides new animal rescue organization

Jenny Franz shifted the focus of Better Together Dog Rescue to better address critical needs in the community.
Read about her learning process
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