Texas Stories

Pepper the dog outside standing on green grass beside a home

Faces of No-Kill: Dog with cloudy eyes has sunny future

Pepper came to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary with some health issues, but with vet...
Pepper has blossomed
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Smiling leashed dog in front of a person

The debate about no-kill animal sheltering

One advocate’s story from animal-loving kid to shelter director
Partnership, not punishment
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Bedford Animal Shelter staff in front of an American and Texas flag holding a Best Friends award and stuffed dog

Texas town celebrates animal shelter’s no-kill milestone

Bedford’s amazing accomplishment brought a wave of pride as city leaders and anima...
They are an example for the region
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Child lying in grass between two dogs

5 lifesaving wins you might’ve missed...

If summer slipped away from you too, here are 5 wins for the animals to get you ca...
Stories to inspire you
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Diesel, a black and white dog, standing on some grass

Shelters team up to send nearly 1,000 pets home

When animal welfare organizations unite, it changes lives — and Diesel's story pro...
A true work of unity
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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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Rio the dog beside a chain-link fence

A better way to reunite lost pets with their people

Communities are stepping up to get pets back home quickly, easing stress for pets,...
Golden rule for found pets
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Tan and white dog with upright ears smiling

Texas shelter redefining what it means to help pets

Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter is taking creative approaches to help pe...
Shelter raises the no-kill bar in Texas
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Two children holding Sarah the kitten

Birthday girl celebrates with kitten adoption

Nothing says “best birthday ever” quite like adopting a furry friend — but for one...
Best birthday ever
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Freya the puppy with tongue out sitting on green grass

Meet some of the pets from flooded areas in Texas

From fluffy kittens to pint-sized puppies, pets from flood-impacted shelters in Te...
The pets from Texas are settling in just fine
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Animal Services Officer carrying a dog over their shoulder in a kennel area

Best Friends answers the call

Amid devastating flooding, Texas shelters are moving adoptable pets to safety — gi...
We can help in ways that have both immediate and lasting impact
Julie Castle Blog
Person grabbing honey the kitten in a carrier from her flight transport from Texas flooding

Uniting to rescue pets after Texas floods

Best Friends joins efforts to bring hope and safety to dogs and cats after devasta...
Collaboration and compassion saves lives
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Black and white dog lying on a floor wearing a pink collar beside a person's foot

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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Pug in a home environment

Kindness in action for the animals

When animals needed help, these everyday heroes stepped in with compassion and cre...
Compassion can show up anywhere, anytime, and in any form
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Yellow Labrador type dog on a leash

Groups nationwide deliver for pets in need

Four stories show why Best Friends Network Partners truly are the best.
When compassion and collaboration come together
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