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Swift action saves pets in shelter from raging wildfire
When a wildfire in New Mexico threatened local animal shelters, Best Friends and a...
Working together to save lives
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Swift action saves miracle puppy
When Pioneer arrived at the Sanctuary, she was barely breathing. Now she’s thrivin...
At the right place at the right time
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A community unites for the good of its pets and people
With support from Best Friends, the city of Roswell, New Mexico, is reviewing how ...
Embed program making a difference
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Best Friends shelter medicine team to the rescue
New team assists in expanding lifesaving veterinary care at shelters across the co...
Read how they help
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Watch a dog’s first day out after surviving distemper
Pep was sick for months but then got to celebrate her health in the sweetest way a...
See her in action
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Dog found on highway survives, thrives, and goes home
Karigan was barely alive and couldn’t move after likely being hit by a car, but af...
Now she's living her best life
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27 dogs and cats find sanctuary at Best Friends
A mystery in the middle of the desert, these dogs and cats needed help — but now t...
From the Sanctuary to homes of their own
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Awesome updates from Best Friends Network Partners
These stories about dogs, cats, and a unicorn (yes, you read that right) are sure ...
See how Network partners are making a difference
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5 animal shelters with soaring cat save rates
Best Friends’ embed program is helping these shelters save more cats than ever bef...
Read about their successes
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