New Jersey Stories

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Small acts bring big impact for animals

From coast to coast, Best Friends Network Partners are showing up with love, humor...
Network partners create moments of hope and healing
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Animal shelters’ no-kill state of mind

A look at the progress toward no-kill nationwide — from the states that are alread...
Everyone can do something
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How a N.J. shelter is changing the future for pets

Through a Rachael Ray No-Kill Excellence Grant, a shelter built lifesaving partner...
Grant helps cats and changes lives
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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 rescu...
Read their stories
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Stories of kindness and care toward animals

From the power of photos to the magic of a good haircut, these animal lovers are m...
Bring a smile to your face
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Cat and dog stories to spark joy

Best Friends Network Partners across the country share their tales about animals w...
See these good news stories
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How a challenged Newark animal shelter reached no-kill

After years of challenges, Associated Humane Societies achieved a 91% save rate in...
Read about their lifesaving changes
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Grant supports Providence Animal Center’s work in helping other shelters

500 cats, kittens and parvo pups in the Northeast benefit from a $50,000 Best Frie...
Read how the funds saved lives
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