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Abandoned senior dog gets a brilliant new life

Abandoned senior dog with arthritis and mammary cancer is rescued and then adopted, and she's now feeling better and enjoying life to the fullest.
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How two three-legged sibling cats found one sweet home

Two kittens born with their umbilical cord wrapped around one of their hind legs, which cut off circulation, eventually require amputation surgery.
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Bonding with a new cat

After losing their cat who had been with them for 17 years, one family is chosen by and chooses a new cat to adopt. They are all bonding well.
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Kidney damage can’t stop a young cat from soaking up lots of love

Young cat's kidneys were failing perhaps due to ingesting antifreeze, eating toxic plants, or an infection. She's receiving lifesaving treatment.
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A happy weekend for pets in New York

Best Friends Super Adoption in New York, presented by BOBS from Skechers, at the Westchester County Center helped hundreds of pets find homes.
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How to teach a dog to be calm with a daily routine

Caregivers and behavior consultants help one rambunctious, excitable dog calm down and learn impulse control by establishing a routine for him.
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Lab rescued from shelter giving back as firehouse dog

Labrador rescued from a shelter becomes a firehouse dog (aka ‘fire dog') for the Toledo Fire & Rescue Department. Read his story.
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Best Friends community cat mentorships

Best Friends supports shelters, rescues and spay-neuter clinics with grants and more to increase the save rate for community cats (stray and ferals).
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Treatment gives cat the kittenhood she nearly missed

Kitten with a chronic upset stomach receives treatment for a parasitic infection and surgery for a colon stricture, and she's feeling much better now.
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Nothing but love for a senior Chihuahua

Chihuahua with medical problems (kidney and liver problems, heart disease, degenerative disc disease and a history of seizures) finds perfect adopter.
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An animal lover’s living legacy

Family loses daughter who loved animals. They request family and friends make a donation in honor of her to help the animals and continue her legacy.
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Inspired by the Best Friends National Conference

Clermont County, Ohio, makes great strides in saving more shelter animals and is on the no-kill path.
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Lots to cheer about at the NKLA Super Adoption

NKLA Super Adoption, presented by BOBS from Skechers®, at Warner Ranch Park in Woodland Hills, California, helped hundreds of pets find homes.
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How to bring out the sparkle in an introverted cat

Amberly the cat is introverted, which can make finding an adopter more difficult, but socialization via play is helping. Read more shy cat tips.
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What is kitten season?

Kitten season is the time of year when animal shelters are overrun by kittens because birth rates are higher. Read about programs to save kittens.
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Best Friends Animal Society - Save Them All

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

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