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Kindness in action for the animals

When animals needed help, these everyday heroes stepped in with compassion and creativity and forever changed a few lucky lives.
Compassion can show up anywhere, anytime, and in any form
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Brown tabby cat whose head is looking out of a round hole in a green box

Happy tales of pets’ lives after adoption

Our favorite kind of news? Updates from adopters whose new pets have become the heart of their homes.
Pets living their best lives with the people who love them
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Yellow Labrador type dog on a leash

Groups nationwide deliver for pets in need

Four stories show why Best Friends Network Partners truly are the best.
When compassion and collaboration come together
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Goldilocks the cat lying on a cat scratcher

Tales of second chances for homeless pets

Across the country, Best Friends is finding pets homes full of love, fun, and sometimes even their own wardrobe.
The stories of some special dogs and cats
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Person holding a Walmart bag bending down to pet a black and white dog

Walmart shines spotlight on pet adoption

The retailer is teaming up with Best Friends to bring happy home for National Pet Month.
Meet pets in person at select Walmart stores
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Rainbow the dog, smiling with mouth open

Faces of No-Kill: Solutions for dog with special needs

From a neurological condition and seizures to a penchant for pebbles, Rainbow has a lot going on — but her main concern is having fun with friends.
Her personality now shines
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Person holding a calico cat

How animal groups teamed up to save L.A. pets

Best Friends Network Partners answered the call for help to move pets out of harm’s way during the Los Angeles wildfires.
Stories of awe-inspiring teamwork
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Smiling dog in a home setting

Acts of kindness transform animals’ lives

From a heroic dog to a stowaway kitten, these stories highlight heartwarming rescues, adoptions, and life-changing connections.
People living a better world through kindness to animals
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Person holding a brown and white puppy over their shoulder

Pets win big with laws that save lives

New legislation protects cats and dogs in Tennessee and Colorado.
Becoming a voice for the voiceless
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Two people holding three dogs and a sign that says, 'My pup got microchipped'

Animal shelters work to get more lost dogs home

Best Friends Network Partners joined a month-long challenge and reunited nearly 500 lost dogs with their families.
Grants provided to participants
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Two smiling people volunteering with cats

The givers: Volunteering for the animals

From fostering to remote work, Best Friends volunteers help save thousands of lives and get so much in return.
Every hour given makes a difference
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Gray and white longhair cat in front of a multicolored blanket

Heartwarming stories from Best Friends adopters

From lovable dogs to shy cats, these adoption stories give a glimpse at pets' lives with their new families.
Read about these newly adopted pets
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How rescue groups and shelters save more pets together

Across the country, animal shelters rely on rescue groups to help them save more lives and maintain no-kill.
Partnerships saves lives
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Shepherd dog with a smiling animal control officer

Animal shelters embrace no-kill philosophy

A mindset to save lives means large animal shelters are maintaining no-kill even when the going gets tough.
They’ve maintained no-kill despite challenges
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