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Best Friends and several other organizations came together to take in 32 cats and nine dogs from Apple Valley Animal Services in a single day.

After being adopted, Ethel and Skylar are living in a pigeon paradise and getting comfortable snuggling up to their new people.

Here are 20 stories celebrating pets who love their people unconditionally and bring comfort and joy.

Tinker Toy came to Best Friends with chronic fractures in both front legs, but today she’s all play and love.

By changing the way staff members evaluate dogs, Helping Hands Humane Society gains valuable skills for saving more lives.

Savannah was shy and had a bad skin condition — two issues that only strengthened a couple’s resolve to help her.

Minnie left the Sanctuary for a life full of adventure with her new family.

Honey was shy and shut down when she came to the Sanctuary, but in her new home with a new dog friend she’s learning it’s OK to relax and be herself.

Leonsio couldn’t see at all and was skinny and matted when he was found outdoors, but he still sought love and gave it in return.

Vicki Williams loves mentoring new volunteers and being a matchmaker for adopters and their feline friends.

Lehigh Valley Humane Society celebrates reaching a 90% save rate for the first time in its 117-year history.

Dolly was in rough shape — covered in ticks, incontinent, with sores on her tongue — but now she is feeling fine and even using the litter box on her own.

It took some extra time to find Yogi and Tank a home that stuck, but now they have a family who understands and loves them as they are.

A mystery in the middle of the desert, these dogs and cats needed help — but now they’re on the path to new, loving homes.

Fluff Fluff has a serious heart condition, but that doesn’t stop her from playing, loving, and living life to the fullest.