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Faces of No-Kill Stories
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Faces of No-Kill: Cat goes from grumpy to cuddly
Peridot used to swat away affection with hisses and growls. Now she’s home, snuggling with her adopters and shining like the gem she’s named after.
Read about her transformation
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Faces of No-Kill: TLC saves sweet mama cat
Penelope came to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in rough shape with more than 50 other cats. But her sweet, spunky spirit and lots of TLC saved the day.
Recovery leads to adoption
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Faces of No-Kill: Bespectacled pup wins over family
Doug’s future is so bright he’s gotta wear shades.
His sunglasses serve both fashion and function
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Faces of No-Kill: Cat noses way into vet’s heart
During Stone Cold’s time in treatment for a hole in his nose, this charming gray tabby won over everyone he met — including his surgeon.
Now he's found love
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Faces of No-Kill: Dog feels at home on the range
Jessie went from a heartworm patient to a Las Vegas showgirl after a chance meeting with out-of-town guests.
Now her new life is beginning
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Faces of No-Kill: Cat finds kindred spirit in foster care
Battleship, a tabby cat with diabetes, went from shy and struggling to proud and playful thanks to foster volunteers who truly understood him.
Foster care helped him turn the corner
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Faces of No-Kill: 71 cats find love and healing
Cats from an overcrowded home started off timid at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, but they've learned to embrace love (and treats) from human friends.
See them now
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Faces of No-Kill: Pup steals his way into hearts and home
Call 911: Someone stole another heart — a furry, canine someone who didn’t let a serious medical condition get in the way of charming everyone he met.
Routine leads to his best life
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Faces of No-Kill: Dog springs into new life on 3 legs
After having his leg amputated due to a severe injury, Rex charmed his way into his caregivers’ hearts — and a new home.
Now he's living his best life
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Faces of No-Kill: Cat gains doting family after accident
After losing his eyesight in an accident, Jack was adopted by a family who helped him relearn how to navigate the world.
Now he's home where he belongs
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Swift action saves miracle puppy
When Pioneer arrived at the Sanctuary, she was barely breathing. Now she’s thriving thanks to the quick action and dedication of her caregivers.
At the right place at the right time
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Faces of No-Kill: Cat doesn't let illness dull her shine
Jessie’s sunny personality helped her overcome myriad medical challenges and become a beloved cat at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.
She's now living the good life
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Faces of No-Kill: Super Nova the cat shines in home
Nova made a stellar transformation thanks to her caregivers and a family who believed in her.
Now she's finally home
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Faces of No-Kill: Senior dog is lucky in love
Katrina and Jack knew Lucky Charm was the dog for them, but the timing wasn't right to adopt — until it was, and then they couldn't wait another day.
It was meant to be
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Faces of No-Kill: Tiny kitten’s journey to health
After undergoing two surgeries and two recoveries, Concord is living the good life at home.
Read about the resilient kitten
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