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Kiwi the tabby cat

Cat missing for 19 months reunited with family

Lourdes Ortiz was distraught when her cat, Kiwi, went missing, but a microchip brought them back together despite the family moving a thousand miles away.
Now she's back in loving arms
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Volunteers Rich and Linda Yates with a dog beside some crates

Volunteers hit the road to help animals in need

Rich and Linda Yates combine road trips with rescue work, lending their hands — and sometimes their backseat — to help the animals.
Now they're steady and spirited fixtures in the Best Friends family
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Dog gets some love at the Humane Society of South Coastal Georgia

No-kill animal shelters: The new normal in America

From a large shelter in Las Vegas to a smaller one in rural Georgia, U.S. animal shelters are steadily moving toward no-kill.
Steady progress saves more lives
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Indy the cat playing with a colorful wand toy

Faces of No-Kill: Mighty kitten's miraculous recovery

Indy fell into a coma when she was just a tiny kitten, but swift action saved her life.
She continues to make steady progress
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Rio and Mike the dogs outside on some steps

A road trip detour that changed a dog’s life

A cross-country trip and spontaneous visit to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary led to a life-changing moment for a very good dog named Rio.
Now Rio has blossomed
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Renee Skipper holding a cat in front of a kennel

How a journey home to Alabama saved dogs and cats

When Lisa Barrett returned to her hometown on assignment for Best Friends, she proved that when it comes to saving pets’ lives, yes, you can go home again.
Great things happening at Dothan Animal Shelter
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Mirage the brown tabby cat being held by gloved hands

Miracle kitty survives fall off cliff

Following a tragic accident at Bryce Canyon, a 12-year-old cat is recovering at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary — safe, healing, and surrounded by love.
Her journey now is one of comfort and care
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Mama cat nursing kittens

Small but mighty: How 3 rural shelters save cats

Three Southern, rural shelters are no-kill today because of their programs that save cats rather than kill them.
Saving lives together
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Rusty the cat sleeping while on a sleepover

Faces of No-Kill: Pet sleepovers spark second chances

The sleepover program at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary helps two kitties with special needs land in homes of their own.
Program offers potential adopters a chance to connect in a real way
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Sugar the cat lying on a towel on a wooden bench

Adopter sees the sweetness in shy senior cat

Like sugar and spice, Sugar the cat and Ginger the person were just the right match for each other.
Now receiving her second chance
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‘We Saved Each Other’ book cover

Book review: ‘We Saved Each Other’

Although we like to think we rescue dogs, sometimes dogs rescue us just when we need them the most.
Book features the canine-human bond and the power of love
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People checking out the wing of the peregrine falcon who is partially covered in a blue towel

Healing the fastest animal on Earth

It was a race against time to save a grounded peregrine falcon found near Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.
Wild Friends offers rehabilitation
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Person wearing a hat sitting on a couch petting a small brown dog

 Lifesaving tales: Pets land new homes in unusual ways

Best Friends supporters share their stories of how their dog and cat family members came into their lives through unexpected circumstances.
People take matters into their own hands
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Line of baby bunnies eating cilantro

Hop into Easter with bunny tales and tips

Discover adorable bunny stories, learn fun facts, and get tips on adopting and caring for rabbits — just in time for a hoppy Easter.
Know what you’re hopping into if considering a pet rabbit
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Noemi Peguero holding two Chihuahuas and surrounded by purple balloons

Lifesaving tales: Heartwarming dog adoptions

Best Friends supporters reminisce about the special day when they brought home their canine family members.
Stories of the day when they adopted their dogs
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