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Faces of No-Kill Stories
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Faces of No-Kill: Pup trades farm life for city lights
Gilda, a dog with a heart of gold, finds her spot on the couch with her new family.
She's transitioned well
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Faces of No-Kill: Senior cat mentors foster kittens
This 15-year-old orange tabby teaches us that senior pets still have a lot of life to live and love to give.
See him at work
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Faces of No-Kill: Baby Girl in Brownsville, Texas
Best Friends’ embed program supports a Texas shelter in treating dogs for heartworms.
Embed program saves lives
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Faces of No-Kill: Sir Karen the cat fools everybody
A grumpy kitty had some surprises in store for his caregivers at Best Friends, but now he’s fitting right in at his new home.
Now he's all headbutts and biscuit marking
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Faces of No-Kill: Saving a dog with a sensitive soul
Vera went from a busy shelter to a charmed life in her new home.
Now she's a cherished member of the family
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Faces of No-Kill: Dog goes from depressed to loved
Caesar was sick, in pain, and scared when he first came to Best Friends. A foster family changed his life, and he did the same for them.
See him now
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Faces of No-Kill: Befriending a fractious feline
Petey was frustrated with people and not afraid to show it — until he got specialized medication and a caregiver earned his trust. Now he’s in a new home.
A family for a finicky feline
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Faces of No-Kill: Loving a dog who has limited time
A senior dog with inoperable cancer, Rosita has her ups and downs — but her family makes sure her tail never stops wagging.
Meet this 'foster win'
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Faces of No-Kill: Swift action saves puppy’s life
Whitney needed help fast after swallowing a foxtail.
See how Whitney got the care she needed
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Faces of No-Kill: Cat thrives after FIP treatment
Dixon’s FIP diagnosis once might have spelled the end, but after taking part in clinical trials for a treatment, her future is looking bright.
Read about his lifesaving medical care
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Faces of No-Kill: Shy senior cat gets a chance to shine
Space, patience, unconditional love, and a feline friend help 10-year-old Shane come out of his shell.
See how he's found his place
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Faces of No-Kill: 3-legged dog earns her military stripes
Ruthie went from a scared, injured puppy in a shelter to bringing joy to combat veterans who defuse bombs for a living.
She's loving her therapy dog training
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Faces of No-Kill: Kittens heal from contagious condition
All you need is a bathtub and an open mind: how Best Friends cat expert Samantha Bell nursed kittens with sarcoptic mange back to health.
Learn how to step up
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Faces of No-Kill: Kitten with serious head wound gets custom helmet
Shelter collaboration, community support, and TLC help Turtle the kitten survive and thrive.
Joint effort helps save special kitten
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Faces of No-Kill: A scared dog learns to trust
With time, patience, and TLC, Jax went from a fearful dog who needed a home to a happy pup who’s blossoming with his new person.
Read how a special friendship formed
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