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A DJ, a storm chaser, and more people helping animals

A vet bill paid by strangers, 27 rescued cats with a famous fan, and a final wish ...
Saving lives takes all of us
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Brown tabby cat

Adopters share how their pets are living the good life

Janet and LaToya, Willow, Peep, and Biff are loving life with their new people, wh...
The beauty of adoption
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Foster challenge helps over 20,000 pets

More than 150 Best Friends Network Partners tested fresh approaches to fostering p...
Encouraging people to give fostering a try
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Ariel the dog sitting

How one fearful dog helped a rural shelter save more

A staff person at a small Virginia shelter shares how outings, social media, and r...
Changing the system
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Small acts of kindness that saved animals

Helping animals doesn't always take a big effort. Sometimes it takes a doghouse, a...
People who demonstrate compassion and respect
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Dog from Aggieland Humane Society with two people on a wooden swing

5 stories of animal shelters going the extra mile

From East Coast to West Coast, Best Friends Network Partners are finding creative ...
Creative ways to offer second chances
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Adopters share happy tales about their new pets

A dog, two cats, and a dancing parrot are settling into their new homes and going ...
Best Friends adopters keep in touch
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Timmy the community cat outside with an ear-tip

Redefining ‘home’ for cats who prefer the outdoors

A Washington shelter’s barn cat program gives cats other options besides a traditi...
Creating solutions to save lives
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Tiger the brindle dog

Tiger’s 763 days: A shelter dog's long road home

A Texas shelter director explains how a dog pushed them to evolve, adapt, and beli...
Shelter changes its stripes
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Pets, people, and the search for home

Two-thirds of American households have pets, but rental policies haven't caught up...
Finding the path to including pets
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Wanda the cat

Magical connections with 2 special cats

Visitors to the Best Friends Pet Resource Center hadn’t expected to fall in love, ...
Special-needs cats find loving homes
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Spreading kindness to animals every day

When these folks saw opportunities to help animals, they took them — and made thei...
Even small acts of kindness make a difference
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Best Friends Network Partners step up big for pets

Whether pets need help getting back home, extensive medical care, or anything else...
Network partners working to save lives
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Adopted pets find joy in their new homes

Goofy pups, confident cats, and cuddly bunnies — these Best Friends alumni are set...
Happy adoption tales
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