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Small brown dog wearing a hot dog costume

11 ways to make Halloween scary good for pets

If you’re looking for ways to celebrate Allhallows Eve with cats and dogs, have no fear. We’ve got you covered.
Make sure it's all treats, no tricks
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Paige the dog running in a creek with two people

12 pups to make your National Dog Day

Celebrate National Dog Day with photos sure to make you smile.
Meet a dozen delightful doggos
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Person holding flowers above Clementine the pig, who is wearing a white tulle fabric veil

Flowery photos with furry friends

Wedding decorations turn into a game of dress-up for the dogs, pigs and guinea pigs at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.
Best wishes to all
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Prius the black cat at the end of a rainbow-colored tunnel

Meet majestic minipanthers this National Black Cat Day

Come celebrate National Black Cat Day with some fantastic feline friends (and feel free to fall in love).
Remember, black goes with everything
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Ludwig, a smiling white dog, wearing sunglasses

Summertime fun at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary

The sun is hot but the pets are cool. Check out how some of the animals at Best Friends are making the most of summer.
Join in the fun
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Puppy chewing a stick treat with a ball between her front feet

Fantastic photos

Boost your serotonin by enjoying these cute animal pics from the Sanctuary.
Watch the video
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Norberta the dog smiling alongside a person

'Little Miss(es)' and 'Mr. Men' at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary

There’s a trend on social media and these fluffy influencers don’t want to miss out.
Meet these trendsetters
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Raquel the dog's face while wading in some water

6 must-meet marvelous mutts

Get to know the painted ‘goofhound’ and giant ‘scrufflefluff’ this National Mutt Day.
Meet some one-of-a-kind pups
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Odd-eyed dog on a red leash stepping out of a blue kiddie pool

8 ways to celebrate summer with pets

Here are some great ideas for having fun in the sun (and inside, too) and how you can help cats and dogs at your local shelter this season.
Beat the heat with a pal
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Tabby and white kitten, Carp, lying on a yellow chair

6 inspiring stories for National Kitten Day

This year we’re celebrating National Kitten Day with these stories of snuggly little survivors.
Be inspired
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Cedar the dog with ears up, mouth open smiling and wearing a harness

Dogs voted most likely to make you smile

Best hair, most likely to be a superhero, longest tongue: Meet some of the superspecial pups at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.
Who's your favorite?
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Fleury the goat nose to nose with two of her kids

7 animal super moms for a marvelous Mother’s Day

From kittens and puppies to baby goats, horses and mice, we’re celebrating all kinds of animal moms this Mother’s Day.
A mother's love shown in many species
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Jako the cat with his paw up

9 fun feline affirmations

Respect Your Cat Day is March 28, so we’re celebrating it with affirmations from some amazing cats at the Sanctuary.
Learn “pawsitive” affirmations from the best
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Two puppies on an orange dog bed with some toys around

6 sweet stories for National Puppy Day

A look back at some of our favorite puppy stories from the past year
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Person playing with two dogs in the snow

9 fun winter activities for pets

Despite shorter days and colder weather, the animals at Best Friends have plenty of suggestions for fun.
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