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Despite his mom needing emergency surgery when he was just days old, Mac is a healthy puppy and a young boy’s best friend.

Ben Richards has dedicated his life to service and channels his faith into helping homeless pets in Salt Lake City.

Hulk is big and exuberant enough to easily knock people over, but now his days are filled with exercise, playtime and naps in his new home.

Merlot was homeless and needed emergency surgery, but now she’s helping her new person cope with anxiety and PTSD.

Willow worked for two decades, and now she’s soaking up the sweet life without responsibilities and loving it.

With a difficult first two months behind her, Valentina shakes off adversity for a bright future and a home of her own.

Benedict’s hind legs are paralyzed due to spina bifida, but that doesn’t stop him from loving life in his new home.

Edna is wobbly, blind and had severe trauma reactions that seemed like seizures, but thanks to vet care and her foster family, she’s like a new dog.

Jake was on a shelter’s euthanasia list before coming to Best Friends, but in his new home, he’ll make a difference for people — with play therapy.

Nothing (and certainly not cerebellar hypoplasia) stops Harlie Q. and fellow kitten Nicholas from living their best lives in their new home.

His nickname is “CrossFit Tony” because he’s super fit, but he’s also sweet, loving and finally in a home of his own after months of false starts.

A tiny, orphaned bird gets a second chance at Best Friends

Instagram is the spot for charming characters, exciting adventures and good-time goofs, and these big dogs will fit right in.

At Best Friends, we use our networks to introduce you to advocates like Lauren Nembhard, who give back to pets and people in their community.

Third Best Friends-sponsored National Adoption Weekend results in homes for more than 11,000 dogs and cats.