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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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Hannibal cuddling in a dog bed with Cinnamon

Faces of No-Kill: Dog BFF provides soft place to land

How a once-shy pup gained not only a new family but a best dog friend to bring her joy
Now she's happy at home
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Group of cheerleaders holding a black and white puppy

From hoops to homes: Big 12 crowd scores puppy cuddles

Basketball fans got in the game to help find shelter pets loving homes at the Big 12 Championships.
Fans enjoy the tunnel cuddle lounge
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Warrior the horse running with mane flowing

Spirited colt back to horsing around after leg injury

Warrior came to Best Friends after a showdown with a water trough left him injured. Now, with TLC and a fighting spirit, he’s back to his playful antics.
Now he even has a new pal
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Person scratching Nala the dog's chin

Dog overcomes fear — with some help from her friends

Playing with other dogs helped a German shepherd open up, giving her the confidence to turn on the charm and win over an adopter.
Now she's a different dog
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