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Hollywood was stressed out and struggling when he lost his home, but a team of people at Best Friends helped him find joy again, as well as an adopter.

Despite his mom needing emergency surgery when he was just days old, Mac is a healthy puppy and a young boy’s best friend.

Ben Richards has dedicated his life to service and channels his faith into helping homeless pets in Salt Lake City.

A volunteer met Woodrow at Best Friends six years ago, never forgot him and now he’s living his golden years at home with her.

Hulk is big and exuberant enough to easily knock people over, but now his days are filled with exercise, playtime and naps in his new home.

Cockatoo lived in distress for a long time, but now he’s all about dancing and shouting his name with joy

Shelter embraces a new foster program, adoption events and sending 75 dogs (and counting) to new homes.

Merlot was homeless and needed emergency surgery, but now she’s helping her new person cope with anxiety and PTSD.

Willow worked for two decades, and now she’s soaking up the sweet life without responsibilities and loving it.

With a difficult first two months behind her, Valentina shakes off adversity for a bright future and a home of her own.

Benedict’s hind legs are paralyzed due to spina bifida, but that doesn’t stop him from loving life in his new home.

Edna is wobbly, blind and had severe trauma reactions that seemed like seizures, but thanks to vet care and her foster family, she’s like a new dog.

Jake was on a shelter’s euthanasia list before coming to Best Friends, but in his new home, he’ll make a difference for people — with play therapy.

Nothing (and certainly not cerebellar hypoplasia) stops Harlie Q. and fellow kitten Nicholas from living their best lives in their new home.

His nickname is “CrossFit Tony” because he’s super fit, but he’s also sweet, loving and finally in a home of his own after months of false starts.