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My story: Jen Reeder

Freelance journalist and Dog Writers Association of America president Jen Reeder's interview about volunteering at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.
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Volunteer Spotlight: Daniel Pruitt

Former contractor volunteers to help renovate the area for the new animal transport program at the Best Friends Pet Adoption Center in Atlanta.
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What to do if you fall in love and can’t adopt? Sponsor a cat, dog or other adoptable pet.

Sponsoring a cat, dog, bird, horse, pig or other animal with a one-off payment made online means the world to that pet. Consider making a gift today.
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Dog mom gets a home of her own

A mother dog and her eight puppies come to Best Friends Pet Adoption Center in Atlanta. The pups are adopted quickly and soon the mom dog, too.
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Stories from the road: A dog and cat’s adventures

Stories of adopted pets - a hiking dog and cat - who love being outdoors with their people. Adopt your own adventure companion today!
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A rocky start for nine orphaned rock squirrels

Orphaned rock squirrels are weak and dehydrated but are now growing stronger at the wildlife rehabilitation center at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.
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Rescued service dog helps veteran with PTSD

Black shepherd mix rescued service dog from Canines with Careers program helps a veteran with PTSD and drop attack disorder.
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A foxtail seed in his paw caused this little dog pain, but that’s behind him now

Stray shih tzu dog, with a foxtail grass awn embedded in his paw and other issues requiring immediate attention, is in bad shape when rescued.
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Sensitive dog is scared in a shelter, thrives in a foster home

Sensitive dog struggled with being in an animal shelter, but once she was moved to a foster home, she began to thrive and was soon adopted.
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5 ways to save homeless pets

Here are five ways you can save homeless (shelter) pets: Adopt, volunteer, donate, be and advocate, and share happy stories about your adopted pets.
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Saving more than 100 Chihuahuas from wildfire

Utah rescue groups come together to save over 100 dogs from a hoarding situation who were threatened by the Dollar Ridge Fire in Duchesne County.
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Rescue dog and cat transport program saves lives in Atlanta

Atlanta rescue dog and cat transport program moves pets out of area shelters to shelters in other states where they will be adopted faster.
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Bat mitzvah gives young animal lover a chance to show generosity and inspire others

Teen Jewish girl asks for donations for the animals at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in lieu of bat mitzvah gifts.
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Cat with a neurological condition goes home to his No. 1 fan

Cat with a neurological condition that makes him wobbly finds the perfect home with a woman who continues his strength training and physical therapy.
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Mama dog saved her puppies after Hurricane Harvey

A mama dog and her puppies are saved from the rising Hurricane Harvey floodwaters. Now all have been adopted into forever homes in Los Angeles.
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Best Friends Animal Society - Save Them All

We will reach no-kill in this country in 2025.

Best Friends, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (tax ID# 23-7147797), operates the nation’s largest sanctuary for homeless animals and provides adoption, spay/neuter, and educational programs.

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