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Life seemed overwhelming for Taz when he arrived at Best Friends, but now he’s learning how to confidently navigate the world with his new family.

Two souls in search of a better life reach new heights together.

Sara had only had dogs, but an orange cat named Louis is showing her how much fun it can be to share a home with a cat.

The eligible singles at Best Friends in Los Angeles don’t care if you drive a fancy car or how snazzy your clothes are. But if you don’t love dogs, it’s a deal-breaker.

Caring for her kitten during the pandemic leads an uncertain writer to choose motherhood.

After a zoo in Puerto Rico closed, hundreds of animals needed new places to live — and help getting there.

Cats and kittens get veterinary care and visits from Best Friends staff and volunteers to help them into the next phase of their lives.

Faces of no-kill: Sweet Baby James could hardly even crawl when he first came to the Sanctuary, but today he’s stronger and in a home of his own.

Ash, Basil, Cedar, and Denali are in good company in their new home: a bustling family farm where they’re never lonely.

To this trio of animal lovers, raising funds for Best Friends by running the Grand to Grand Ultra will be just as important as finishing the race.

Having survived an abusive childhood, a veterinarian finds fulfillment in his work and discovers his place in the world.

Collaboration among Best Friends, the local community, and central California animal shelters leads to happy new homes for 86 dogs and cats at summer events.

Kiba was standoffish around people, but around other dogs she proved she’s a social butterfly ready to put her best side on display.

A longtime dog lover finds joy and comfort from adopting a senior feline who needed the same from him.

Older dogs can be overlooked in shelters, but 10-year-old Zoey was exactly what her new family had been looking for.