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Cat and dog stories to spark joy

Best Friends Network Partners across the country share their tales about animals w...
See these good news stories
Best Friends Magazine
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Tales of random acts of kindness toward animals

From a community that rallied for an ailing cat to a man who jumped in frigid wate...
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 ...
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 or...
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 —...
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 shel...
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 ...
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 ho...
Bringing comfort to others
Best Friends Magazine
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Simon the cockatoo on a couch on the leg of a smiling person

Determined cockatoo climbs into the lap of luxury

Simon’s shyness was keeping him from getting adopted, but when he spotted the fami...
See how he's settled in
Best Friends Magazine
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Person touching a smiling heeler-type dog in the back of a pick-up truck

Navajo Nation residents go the extra mile for pets

Local volunteers play a key role in how Best Friends programs serve dogs, cats, an...
See how pets are receiving veterinary care
Best Friends Magazine
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Canelo the kitten playing with Wasabi the rabbit

A kitten and his bunny buddies

Canelo doesn’t get around well and he’s incontinent, but thanks to special therapi...
Read how time at Bunny House helped
Best Friends Magazine
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The face of Suzie the cat

Cat proves it’s never too late to begin again

Senior cat Suzie came to Best Friends looking and feeling worse for the wear, but ...
Read about her second chance
Best Friends Magazine
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Person petting Butterfly the dog while Dorian the dog watches

Scared mama dog transforms into social Butterfly

Butterfly used to run for cover if a person got too close, but with help from her ...
See her transformation
Best Friends Magazine
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Small dog holding an orange and pink plush ball in his mouth

6 updates from furry friends and their new families

Get ready to cheer for these dogs and cats recently adopted from Best Friends.
Celebrate their adoptions
Best Friends Magazine
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Awesome updates from Best Friends Network Partners

These stories about dogs, cats, and a unicorn (yes, you read that right) are sure ...
See how Network partners are making a difference
Best Friends Magazine

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