Nevada Stories

Mona the dog on a couch with her family

Grants at work: Saving pets in Las Vegas

With support from the Rachael Ray Foundation and Best Friends, Hearts Alive Villag...
Partnership with Best Friends feels full circle
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Person petting a shepherd dog whose mouth is open and eyes closed in bliss

Kindness shines for pets in need

These stories show that when people come together and get creative, their efforts ...
Bring a smile to your day
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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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Tax the dog, looking forward with mouth open in a smile

Anxious dog who’s deaf finds comfort with new family

Life seemed overwhelming for Taz when he arrived at Best Friends, but now he’s lea...
Read how he's settled into his new home
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Person reaching out to touch a smiling red heeler type dog

11 happy pet tales from national adoption weekend

Best Friends’ first national adoption weekend of 2023 finds loving homes for thous...
Meet some happy new families
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Hazel the dog lying comfortably on a dog bed in a home

Dog with traumatic past has a bright future at home

For Hazel, just being able to enjoy the little things in life was a big step. And ...
See her living the good life
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Chunky-cheeked cat in a kennel

5 feel-good animal stories

These five stories from shelters and rescue organizations across the country are s...
See their good news
Best Friends Magazine
Yogi the dog with is smiling person

7 happy stories from national pet adoption weekend

Best Friends-sponsored National Adoption Weekend results in thousands of adoptions...
Meet the happy families
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Family of three (including a toddler) looking to adopt a kitten

Advocacy and action make 2021 a banner year for lifesaving

Looking back on an incredible year of driving positive change for cats, dogs and t...
See legislative wins
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