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From teaching cats to “talk,” to creating videos that inspire others to get involved, these volunteers prove there are many ways to support pets in shelters.

Ashley McDaniel’s passion for saving lives led her to Best Friends and Cat World.

After shy Fenway got help from Stax to feel more comfortable, he helped her get adopted.

Once ailing kitten, aptly named after the Greek goddess of spring, overcomes illness with the help of Best Friends to flourish in a home.

Cherri Gillmore has a knack for helping unsocialized kittens, and together with her cat, Simon, she’s encouraging children to feel confident reading aloud.

Best Friends teams up with shelters from coast to coast to collect supplies and recruit foster volunteers just in time for kitten season.

With their days of long distance flight behind them, these 18 birds are finding love again.

Little Lion Foundation gets help in building financial sustainability to save more kittens.

Bella was just a month old when she came down with parvovirus but with quick action from the shelter and Best Friends, she’s now healthy and in a new home.

A look back at some of our favorite puppy stories from the past year

After years of challenges, Associated Humane Societies achieved a 91% save rate in 2021.

Critter lady Kelly Meister-Yetter has her hands full in the fourth installment of her popular animal-themed memoirs.

Farmington High School aviary is a learning opportunity for students and a fun home for adopted birds.

Two events in the Rio Grande Valley helped dogs and cats go from homeless to home.

Alucard had a serious upper respiratory infection but with help from Best Friends he defied the odds to thrive.