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6 large, lovely lapdogs
If they fit, they sit.
Have lap? Will sit!
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A ‘senior’ shelter cat’s secret
Otto the cat was so ragged and unhealthy looking that the staff judged him to be an old man until they took a closer look.
Read about his transformation
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Lucky Goose: Shy pup finds his person
Goose was scared and needed heartworm treatment when he first came to Best Friends, and now he’s living the good life.
Goodbye heartworm, hello love
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Happy tails from big dogs in their new homes
These dogs recently adopted from Best Friends are living (and loving) extra large.
Big dogs get big love
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Meet pets rescued from Hurricane Ian
Here are just a few of the more than 370 cats and dogs Best Friends has moved out of Florida since Hurricane Ian hit.
Read their stories
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Reviving the spirit of a South Carolina animal shelter
A county shelter in Conway, South Carolina, was overcrowded, underfunded and suffered from a low save rate until a mentorship with Best Friends inspired lifesaving changes.
See their improvement
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Helping a baby cottontail get back on the bunny trail
This wild baby rabbit was found with signs of neurological trauma, but with help from the Sanctuary rehab team, he’s about to return to the great outdoors.
See his improvement
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6 big dog stereotypes busted
These large dogs remind us that every dog is unique. So, give big dogs a chance.
Get the facts
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Diabetic senior cat finds his place in adopter’s lap
When Leanne visited the Sanctuary, she said she had a good home for a cat with special needs and Stannis took her up on the offer.
Read how they're both adjusting
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Rock star volunteer helps hundreds of cats
Volunteer Heather Mahood, who helps the tiniest kittens and wisest senior felines, also has a soft spot for cats with ringworm.
Learn more about her
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5 remarkable reptiles at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
Have you ever heard of a snuggly snake? How about a ticklish tortoise? Well, the Sanctuary is full of surprises.
Meet some Wild Friends residents
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6 stories about big love for big dogs
These adopters chose large dogs to join their families and they couldn’t be happier about it.
Showing bigger is better
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Two blind cats, an RV and a happy life
After a difficult goodbye to her blind cat of 17 years, Stormy’s life and RV are again filled with cat purrs, snuggles and songs.
Learn about their life on the road
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A story of love and learning with an anxious dog
When Lou adopted a strong malamute-husky mix named Midas who had bounced between homes, he changed her life, too.
See how love makes it work
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Adopter sees underdog kitten as a champ
Trinna arrived at Best Friends with a painful eye condition called entropion, but Kelly looked past that and adopted her.
Read about her perfect home
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