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Shadow the dog with two people petting him

How adopting a dog changed one man’s life

Shadow’s life was saved when he came to Best Friends as a puppy, and he’s been brightening peoples’ lives around him ever since.
Read their story
Best Friends Magazine
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Sweet stories of people doing good things for pets

Every day, animal lovers across the country are making a difference through their actions.
See their good deeds
Best Friends Magazine
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Precious the black and white cat

Paralyzed cat has sweet spirit that can’t be stopped

Life for Precious hasn’t always been easy or kind, but she never fails to find something to purr about.
Read about her progress
Best Friends Magazine
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Three huskies during the littermate reunion

6 smile-worthy pet adoption stories

A country music reunion, a cheesy twosome, and a real Cinderella story are just some of the happy tales about pets recently adopted from Best Friends.
See them with their new families
Best Friends Magazine
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Green cart holding a litter of five black and white puppies

Lifesaving soars with new shelter practices

Lehigh Valley Humane Society celebrates reaching a 90% save rate for the first time in its 117-year history.
See what's changed
Best Friends Magazine
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Several dogs snuggling together on a dog bed

27 dogs and cats find sanctuary at Best Friends

A mystery in the middle of the desert, these dogs and cats needed help — but now they’re on the path to new, loving homes.
From the Sanctuary to homes of their own
Best Friends Magazine
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Theo the dog with his smiling adopter hugging him in the back seat of a vehicle

Pets living the good life with new families

From cross-species companions to a happy ending straight out of a script, here are six fun stories about pets who recently went home from Best Friends.
Share in the joy
Best Friends Magazine
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Happy black and tan dog lying on a gray cushion

Cat and dog stories to spark joy

Best Friends Network Partners across the country share their tales about animals whose lives are now shining bright.
See these good news stories
Best Friends Magazine
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Brown tabby cat in a dark kennel

Tales of random acts of kindness toward animals

From a community that rallied for an ailing cat to a man who jumped in frigid water to help a dog and his human, these stories will inspire you.
See how they make a difference
Best Friends Magazine
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Orange tabby cat licking the forehead of a person wearing an orange hoodie

You (yes, you) are a cat trainer

Samantha Bell, Best Friends’ cat expert, explains how if you’ve interacted with a feline, you’ve trained a cat.
Learn the power of positive reinforcement
Best Friends Magazine
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Person wearing an animal services officer shirt holding a small dog or puppy backwards over his shoulder in a kennel area

Helping small animal shelters has a big impact

Best Friends is leveraging the power of networking and peer mentoring to engage organizations and help save lives.
See how mentorships help save cats and dogs
Best Friends Magazine
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Person scratching the chin of Cash the dog

Dog who temporarily lost sight has friends to lean on

When Cash temporarily lost his sight, he became extra nervous about being petted — but his friends are helping him slowly open back up.
Patience helps him open up
Best Friends Magazine
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Group of volunteers from a Best Friends in Houston takeover day at a local animal shelter

Volunteers team up to support Texas shelters

Best Friends volunteers go into shelters for a full day of doing whatever the shelter staff need help with the most.
Providing extra support and enrichment to pets
Best Friends Magazine
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Lorcan the cat peeking out of a hole in a leopard-print cat tunnel

Cat’s no-touch preference is no problem for adopter

Lorcan isn’t always comfortable being petted. In his new home, his need for space isn’t just tolerated, it’s celebrated.
See how he fits right in
Best Friends Magazine
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Jovie the dog out on a walk on a path by red rock cliffs

Cancer survivor dog finds her calling

Jovie nearly lost her leg to cancer, but now she’s healthy and happy in her new home — and preparing for a new career as a therapy dog.
Bringing comfort to others
Best Friends Magazine

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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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