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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 of more homeless cats and dogs.
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 rescues stuck felines, these kind acts will warm your heart.
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 dogs and cats to new homes — and keep pets together with their families.
See what they're doing
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Terrific tales from animal shelters across the country
Looking for something to make you smile? These aww-inspiring stories from Best Friends Network Partners will warm the soul.
Read their good news
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Making a difference through kindness to animals
From a community cat hero to a puppy parade, these stories of kindness toward animals will warm your heart.
Read for a smile
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Big love for little dog with wheels
An injury changed RoiLie’s life, but his huge personality and a whole lot of love keep him going strong.
See him in his home
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11 happy pet tales from national adoption weekend
Best Friends’ first national adoption weekend of 2023 finds loving homes for thousands of pets.
Meet some happy new families
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Meet pets rescued from Hurricane Ian
Here are just a few of the more than 370 cats and dogs Best Friends has moved out of Florida since Hurricane Ian hit.
Read their stories
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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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5 amazing acts of animal-loving kindness
These everyday heroes are making the world a better place for animals across the country.
Read for a smile
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Matchmaking, animal shelter style
Shelter collaborative program may be the last piece of the no-kill puzzle.
See our matchmaking in action
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Animal stories to fill you with hope
Here are five stories about amazing acts of kindness to lift your spirits and remind you that love always wins.
See what our partners are doing
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