Atlanta Stories

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A deaf dog finds a love story for the books

Two hearts align when an adopter and a scruffy, deaf dog meet at just the right time.

See how he's living his best life

Bonnie the senior schipperke sitting on the floor

Senior, sassy schipperke finds love, acceptance in her new home

With limited vision and arthritis, Bonnie is not a fan of surprises, but after medical care and time to unwind, she met an adopter who is making her golden years truly shine.

Read about her progress

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4 volunteers helping animals in unique ways

From teaching cats to “talk,” to creating videos that inspire others to get involved, these volunteers prove there are many ways to support pets in shelters.

Meet these volunteer dynamos

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Kitten showers help shelters prepare for kitten season

Best Friends teams up with shelters from coast to coast to collect supplies and recruit foster volunteers just in time for kitten season.

See how communities stepped up

Monesia head bumping Autumn the gray tabby cat

Volunteer teaches foster cats to 'talk'

Recordable buttons ignite training passion for foster volunteer and help kitties get adopted.

Read about innovative foster

Blu the dog lying on a couch

Sweet lullabies help puppy heal and find a home

Blu was shy and had a painful skin condition, but a foster volunteer helped the puppy grow confidence (plus hair) and he’s thriving in a new home.

Breonna with Pumba the cat in her lap

Spicy cat’s ‘instruction manual’ helps her get adopted

Best Friends foster volunteers wrote tips for making friends with Pumba, a cat with larger-than-average tortitude, to help her thrive in her new home.

Mama cat Agave with one of her litters of kittens, licking one of them

A most extraordinary mama cat’s love knows no bounds

First-time foster volunteers team up to care for a mama cat and her family, but little did they know more kittens were on the way.

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Pilsner the dog next to a swimming pool

New ZIP code, brand new life for pit bull terrier

Pilsner had no trouble turning strangers into friends at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, but it wasn’t until he went to Best Friends in Atlanta that he found a home of his own.

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No-kill could be the new normal in Grady County, Georgia

Grady Country Animal Shelter used to have one of the lowest save rates in Georgia, but today a rescue group and a Best Friends grant help its save rate soar

5 stories to celebrate National Community Cat Day

A day to honor community cats and the people who love and take care of them.

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Dog’s soul outshines her physical challenges

Miss Rogers had a long list of medical problems when she first came to Best Friends, but now she has a wonderful home with a vet tech.

German shepherd adoption finally sticks

Hanz and his endless energy were too much for most people, but he found his niche in a family with two young kids.

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A singles ad (yes, you read that right) helps a dog meet her match

A virtual first date becomes a committed relationship for a dog and a couple that traveled 200 miles to meet her.

Connecting Florida cats with families across the eastern U.S.

More than 200 cats from Polk County including an injured cat named Russell have found homes in the eastern U.S with the help of Best Friends and its network partners.