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Littles the cat lying in a kennel

Shy cat finds the confidence to climb higher

After being found scared and disheveled in a home with too many cats, Littles has become one courageous and happy cat.
How she overcame her fears
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The face of Spaghetti the dog

Old dog is a diamond in the rough

You can’t help but fall in love with a senior dog who has a heart of gold and a name like Spaghetti.
Read about his journey home
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Abdul and Shamiyan holding kittens in front of a window

Saving kittens and raising awareness with social media

Abdul and Shamiyan are kitten-fostering superstars, sharing their fuzzy feline friends on Instagram and getting them adopted.
Learn about fostering and their Sanctuary visit
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The golden eagle being released from the carrier outside by a person after rehabilitation

Golden eagle flies free

After nine months of rehabilitation, a once-grounded eagle returns to the wide-open skies over the Grand Canyon.
See his release
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Spearmint Sally lying on a dog bed in front of a Christmas tree, a person and three other dogs

Once-paralyzed dog finds her footing with family’s help

Spearmint Sally was paralyzed as a puppy, but now she can stand on her own — and her family’s been with her every step of the way.
Home that was meant to be
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Collage of two photos - one of Harmony and one of Maui

A friendship story: Two cats together through thick and thin

Mia and Harmony share a unique and similar history, and today they’re thriving in their new home.
A new home for both
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Volunteer Karin Hamilton walking Curly Sue the horse in some woods

Curly-coated horse gets a personal trainer

Curly Sue was having trouble standing up after she lay down, but with a volunteer to help her gain strength, she’s back on her feet.
Making exercise fun
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Rumi the kitten being held in someone's arms

Fighting spirit helps kitten come back from the brink

Rumi was in rough shape and was the weight of a deck of cards when she came to Best Friends. She’s still tiny, but mighty — and mighty healthy, too.
See her now
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Llama the Siamese kitten with blue eyes and paw up in the air

Big new life for a blue-eyed kitten

Orphaned and injured at one week old, little Llama lived thanks to many people’s help. Now he’s bounding and pouncing through life.
See how he's thrived
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Captain the dog next to Jill Shaw, who is looking at him, smiling and petting him

Faith leads a dog home

Captain was returned from every home he had and diagnosed with two heart conditions and cancer. But thanks to inspiration from Best Friends co-founder Faith Maloney, he’s now home for good.
Faith and the universe guide adoption
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Stella the at lying on a multi-colored blanket

How a cat named Stella got her groove (and her fur) back

What does it take to help a cat heal from severe skin allergies? Persistence, patience and a team of determined people.
Teamwork helps Stella thrive
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Group shot of the high-volume spay/neuter team in Houston

Shifting pet spay/neuter into high gear

Best Friends provides hands-on training to help veterinary teams catch up on lagging number of surgeries nationwide.
Learn the importance of high-volume spay/neuter
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Brown and white puppy surrounded by wrapped presents

Video: Instant holiday cheer with puppies

Find joy for the whole family (or just for you) with an hour of puppies playing in front of a virtual fireplace
Watch them now
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Petunia the pig with her mouth open with a food bowl and some lettuce in front of her

Abandoned pig loves her life on two feet

Petunia’s back legs don’t move well, but her days are so full of cozy cuddles and piggy piles that she doesn’t even notice.
Meet the life of the party
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Person wearing scrubs and a stethoscope holding a black and white at

Clinical trials aim to save cats from deadly FIP virus

Best Friends participates in clinical trials of potentially lifesaving antiviral treatments for cats.
Working for a lifesaving treatment
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