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Shy cat used to hide all the time, but then she realized she loved riding on people's shoulders. This shoulder cat's whole life has changed.

Fearless volunteer transports a rescued young bobcat from Second Chance Wildlife to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.

Deaf, blind, three-legged kitten may have special needs, but he doesn't realize it. He is living life to the fullest in his adoptive home.

Dachshund is hurt by a much bigger dog, but receives lifesaving surgery for his injuries.

Senior arthritic dog was depressed, overweight and in pain until hydrotherapy and a foster home helped her feel better and (ultimately) find a home.

Puppies test positive for parvovirus, a life-threatening disease that affects the GI tract. They receive IV treatments and are adopted.

What are 10 reasons to foster a pet? Read on to find out. Cute photos illustrate each point.

Boxer puppy has a birth defect, a severe cleft palate, that made it impossible for him to nurse, but today he's thriving and utterly adorable.

Read about an FeLV cat's journey from Anchorage Animal Care & Control, to Mojo's Hope, to NEKO Cat Café in Seattle, where he is adopted

Recap of the Best Friends Super Adoption, held at the Meadowlands Expo Center in Secaucus, New Jersey, and some of joyous NYC pet adoptions.

Dog is adopted by a couple who had loved him for years and are finally able to bring him home and give him the happily ever after he deserves.

A happy dog (aka, a carpe diem pooch) who has been blind since birth is adopted and is now enjoying all sorts of adventures with his adopter.

Pit bull from Edinburg, Texas, shelter gets second chance after outdated shelter policy is changed and he's transported to Utah, where he's adopted.

An FIV-positive cat from Best Friends is adopted and is now living the high life, literally, on the 19th floor of a high rise in Atlanta.

Volunteer photographer takes pictures of adoptable dogs and cats and fosters cats and kittens at Best Friends in Atlanta. Read her interview.