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Skipper the dog off-leash outside

Faces of No-Kill: Dog lands dream life on ranch

Skipper came to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in need of an outlet for his boundless energy. Then something amazing happened.
Now he's home on the range
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Black and white cat beside a bag in a home

Lifesaving tales: Homeless cats get fresh starts

Best Friends supporters share their stories about the magical day when they brought home their feline family members.
Stories of the day when they adopted their pets
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Tib the black and white kitten wearing a collar

Introducing the newest Poe Museum cat

Tib went from Richmond SPCA to becoming a beloved museum greeter, gift shop supervisor, and expert at stealing visitors’ hearts.
Kitten gains not just a home but a calling
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Britt the dog wearing a jacket holding a large stick in her mouth

Senior pup finds her smile again

Britt came to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary shrouded in a cloud of anxiety. Now she’s romping with her besties and chasing sticks like they owe her money.
She's thriving in her home-between-homes
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Cream and white kitten lying in a bed and meowing

How a N.J. shelter is changing the future for pets

Through a Rachael Ray No-Kill Excellence Grant, a shelter built lifesaving partnerships and helped three times as many cats.
Grant helps cats and changes lives
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Gary Slusher holding the Chihuahua-corgi mix he adopted in front of a mural featuring dogs in a covered wagon

Lifesaving tales: Pets who make life better

Best Friends supporters share how their pets have made a significant impact on their lives.
Stories of how their rescued pets have changed their lives
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The face of Coral, the mama dog, wearing a red collar

Faces of No-Kill: Mama dog beats the odds

How a dog without a home hung on until she and her pups landed the good life
It was destiny
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Emery holding Greenie the dog affectionately at the ranch with horses and rock formations in the background

Greener pastures for a shy mama dog

Greenie arrived at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary as a shy mama dog. Now, she’s thriving on a ranch with mini horses, donkeys, and plenty of room to roam.
She has a home and a purpose now
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Ricky Bowry with a dog

7 days, 7 marathons: Helping pets and people

A team of athletes is adventuring across Utah to challenge themselves and raise funds for causes they love, including Best Friends.
They're raising thousands of dollars
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Michelle Hood with Benton the dog

Rescued dog helps marathoner chase Six Star dream

Adopting Benton gave him a second chance and helped Michelle accomplish her biggest running goal.
Adoption inspires woman to give back in a bigger way
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Two people petting a happy puppy

Celebrating the heart of Best Friends: Volunteers

Volunteers with Best Friends give their time, energy, and love to help animals thrive.
Recognizing the incredible individuals who give so much
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Jessa the dog with her adopters outside in some dried grass

Faces of No-Kill: Storybook ending for a senior dog

An 11-year-old dog left a couple spellbound when they met her at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. Now, she’s queen of their castle.
Jessa has her happily ever after
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Marshall Pet Adoption Center giving an injection to a puppy

Animal shelter saves pets even when the going gets tough

Faced with an overabundance of dogs and cats and a depleted staff, a new shelter manager in Marshall, Texas, got a helping hand to turn things around.
Now they're looking ahead with confidence
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Stickers the cat on a chair in a home

Senior cat trades sunbeams for snowflakes

First-time cat adopters find love at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary with a senior kitty named Stickers. Now he’s thriving in his cozy new home in Alaska.
Now he's a different cat
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Cover of the book, "This Animal Body"

Book review: ‘This Animal Body’

A beautiful novel explores deep interspecies bonds and how we can connect and learn from our fellow creatures.
A novel of beauty and wisdom for animal lovers
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