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8 adorable adoptions for National Puppy Day

Celebrating National Puppy Day with updates from puppies' awesome new homes...
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New life for a skinny, sick 17-year-old cat

A 17-year-old cat struggled with health challenges, but after time in a foster hom...
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Awkward moments with pets

Smile-worthy moments with pets on National Awkward Moments Day...
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What no-kill really means

A 90% save rate for animals entering a shelter is the benchmark, but there's ...
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Dog becomes a foster win in the sweetest way

A timid dog gains confidence in a foster home and helps give his adopter a birthda...
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Playful cat with special needs falls in love with his foster sibling

Mookie came to Best Friends with a chronic liver condition, but getting adopted al...
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High-energy cat shows his soft, klutzy side and gets adopted

Kent had a reputation for trying to get attention in all the wrong ways, but he ha...
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Catching up with the poster dog of No-Kill Los Angeles

Jewel, the face of Best Friends' No-Kill Los Angeles initiative, enjoys life ...
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Best Friends volunteer turns fostering into art

Foster volunteer Namitha Kim has found a unique way to celebrate her experience an...
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Fate and friendship lead to a new start for injured kittens

Harvey and Tres Leches became fast friends at Best Friends in Los Angeles and woun...
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Florida shelter challenges what’s possible and turns the tide for pets

The Santa Rosa County Animal Services shelter was looking for someone to get in th...
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Not all cats who wander are lost

Get some tissues ready for these sweet stories of cats returning home after a trip...
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Outgoing dog is an expert at making friends

Taquito's special talent for making friends with just about everyone isn'...
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Snow day photos with dogs and horses at Best Friends

You've heard of snow bunnies, but check out what the other fun Sanctuary anim...
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Horse named Peanut finally comes out of his shell

Coming from a wild horse sanctuary, Peanut had a lot to learn about the human worl...
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