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Pickle the puppy outside on some grass

Two chance meetings lead to a new life for a sweet puppy

Amid the bustling New York City streets, a curious puppy makes a connection with an adopter following not just one, but two chance meetings.
Read how coincidental meetings lead to adoption
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Smiling woman holding a gray and white kitten

2022 animal shelter crisis impact: Dallas Animal Services

DAS fights to serve its community, maintain a slipping save rate and keep staff healthy.
Read how Dallas shelter adapts to current animal shelter crisis
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Gracie Lou the dog in an office

Sweet pit bull terrier mix brings comfort, calm to young adopter

As Gracie Lou fills her new Lopez family home with love and laughter, she’s also formed a special connection with their son Michael, who has autism.
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Monesia head bumping Autumn the gray tabby cat

Volunteer teaches foster cats to 'talk'

Recordable buttons ignite training passion for foster volunteer and help kitties get adopted.
Read about innovative foster
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Vader the rabbit in a kenne

Bunny helps a family heal from loss

Even after losing her lifelong home, sweet senior Vader remained bright, and now she’s helping her new family heal after loss.
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Bruce the Great Dane-mastiff mix dog

Great Dane-mastiff mix is large, in charge and now basking in love

Bruce’s size, excessive energy and lack of manners were three strikes against him until he met a patient foster person who helped him find his match in the Lone Star State.
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Squash the cat

Loving a special cat in hospice leads to adopting another

Kimberly knew time with Brock Samson may be short, but she loved him, he needed her and even after losing him, she kept her heart wide open.
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Bob and Penny Burleson with some other people standing by the sign at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary

Retirement for lifesaving: Couple puts in hours for Houston pets

Now that Bob and Penny Burleson have retired from demanding careers, they can finally focus on a cause dear to their hearts ― helping save Houston’s homeless pets.
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Willow the dog being adopted

Once abandoned mama dog gets new, fun, fabulous life on a farm

Adopters, a foster home and Best Friends staffers go the distance to bring sweet Willow to full health and into a wonderful forever home.
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Malcolm the black and white cat lying next to some books

Adopted cat lands a job and lives a life worthy of a storybook ending

Malcolm, a three-year-old tuxedo cat, gets a new career in a beachside bookstore patrolling for cuddles from customers (and also for rodents)
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Blu the dog lying on a couch

Sweet lullabies help puppy heal and find a home

Blu was shy and had a painful skin condition, but a foster volunteer helped the puppy grow confidence (plus hair) and he’s thriving in a new home.
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Gobi the tortoise in some grass

Secrets of a desert tortoise

Find a moment of Zen with some of the Sanctuary’s most peaceful creatures.
Gobi's story
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Person wearing medical attire lying on ground with Willie the puppy

Blind puppy learns how to navigate his world

Willie may not be able to see, but with help from his foster family, he can tackle any obstacle (except maybe going downstairs).
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Close-up of the face of Maisie the cat, with tiny bit of tongue sticking out

The right place and time for a tiny Persian cat

When duVergne saw Maisie’s face online she fell in love, and even a few hundred miles couldn’t keep her apart from the small, fluffy feline.
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Baby Scout the kitten with her new family

North Dakota shelter steps up to help others

Souris Valley Animal Shelter puts Best Friends grant funds to good use, which includes supporting other shelters.
See how grant helps North Dakota shelter
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