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One animal shelter’s story shows what’s possible
Celebrating community and new beginnings at Regional Animal Shelter of King Willia...
Open house leads to adoptions
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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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Proclamations push no-kill progress for pets
More state and city leaders are joining the push to end the killing of pets in she...
These are a catalyst for change
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Virginia shelters take on the community cat challenge
Three Virginia shelters are saving more lives this July, and you can be part of th...
Learn how you can help
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A Beagle’s Road to Healing and Home
Found trembling by the roadside, Lily Bean the beagle faced an uncertain future. T...
Story is a reminder of what is possible when kindness and community come together
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Danville Deserves Better — and it’s happening
Danville is changing the story for pets in need, and it starts with compassion, co...
Building a positive path forward
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Introducing the newest Poe Museum cat
Tib went from Richmond SPCA to becoming a beloved museum greeter, gift shop superv...
Kitten gains not just a home but a calling
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Acts of kindness transform animals’ lives
From a heroic dog to a stowaway kitten, these stories highlight heartwarming rescu...
People living a better world through kindness to animals
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Virginia is for (pet) lovers
The commonwealth marked a milestone with 80 animal shelters now no-kill.
Successful event at the Capitol in Richmond
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Best Friends and Richmond Animal League join forces
Virginia is on the path to becoming the largest no-kill state in the nation, thank...
RAL’s work serves as a lifesaving model
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Virginia shelter summits spark lifesaving connections
Collaboration took center stage at the inaugural Virginia Is for Animal Lovers She...
The summits were just the beginning
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Virginia’s no-kill commitment: A big win for pets in the commonwealth
Virginia Loves Shelter Animals Month encourages no-kill in 2025.
This isn’t just a declaration — it’s a rallying cry
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Inspiring tales of teamwork saving pets’ lives
These Best Friends Network Partners are proving how together we can save the lives...
Read about their great work
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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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Shelters get creative to showcase adoptable pets
These groups are using every opportunity and tool at their disposal to send more d...
See what they're doing
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