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Best Friends Magazine Stories
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Uplifting tales from animal shelters across the country
Best Friends Network Partners share creative ways they’re saving more animals’ lives.
See the good that's happening
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Making a difference through kindness to animals
From a community cat hero to a puppy parade, these stories of kindness toward animals will warm your heart.
Read for a smile
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Cavy curiosities: Meet our new wild friends
Learn about Hip and Hup the cavies, two unique new residents at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.
Starting their jobs with Wild Friends’ educational program
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The right roommate helps calm anxious dog
Lannister loves making friends, but his nervous energy can be a lot for other dogs — until he met Jules.
See how they enjoy each others company
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Deaf dog loves story time
Even though he can’t follow along with his ears, Frankie loves it when people read to him.
It's fun for everyone
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Cat goes from shy to showman
Acadia didn’t want anything to do with people when he first came to Best Friends, but special attention from a caregiver changed that.
Now he's a tour highlight
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A mustang’s breakthrough
Byron was born in the wild, and today he’s learning the ropes to become a solid riding partner.
He's now a riding partner
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Inspiring, uplifting pet adoption updates
From a dog who has become an adventure buddy, to a cat who scored a feline BFF and a sweet new catio, these stories are cause for celebration.
Enjoy these happy tales
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Bringing joy through random acts of kindness to animals
People who show kindness to cats and dogs (and geese and octopuses, too) are all around us. These stories are proof.
Read for a smile
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The Secret to Happiness, a poem by Venus the dog
A poignant poem for the times, as told by a playful pup at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.
Read Venus' words of wisdom
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Cats pamper kitten with purrs
After losing her home, an incontinent kitten joins a team of doting feline caregivers in Cat World.
See how she's thriving
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Good news from animal shelters across the country
Need a mood boost? These cat and dog stories should do the trick.
Read their happy stories
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Joyous pet adoption updates to brighten your day
A once-homeless dog who now travels the world. A cake-loving cat, and a pup who is helping his family heal. These stories will make you smile.
Celebrate with them
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Laced with grace: Saying goodbye to a beloved dog
Excerpt from 'A Tail of Grace: A Year in Search of Home After the Death of My Soul-Dog.'
Learn about her emotional journey
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14-hour rescue of a stranded mama horse and baby
When rising water levels at Lake Powell marooned a mare and her filly, it took teamwork and ingenuity to get them to safety.
Read about their rescue plans A, B, and C
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