Atlanta Stories

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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,...
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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 Friend...
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German shepherd adoption finally sticks

Hanz and his endless energy were too much for most people, but he found his niche ...
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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 ...
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Connecting Florida cats with families across the eastern U.S.

More than 200 cats from Polk County including an injured cat named Russell have fo...
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A dog’s journey from leash reactivity to a lifetime of belly rubs

Zoey's leash reactivity was such a challenge for adopters that she kept getti...
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7 inspiring adoption pet stories (but then, every pet has a story worth telling)

In honor of Adopt a Shelter Pet Day here are seven stories about pets who have gon...
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A big new world for a nearly blind kitten

A nearly blind kitten went from a Louisiana shelter to Best Friends in Atlanta, be...
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Dog lands a charmed new life for his golden years

Tate's person died when he was 13 years old, but it didn't take long for...
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Fostering dogs is a family affair

The Pristera family in Atlanta is making a difference, one sweet foster dog at a t...
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7 reasons to be thankful for pets

From making us smile to helping us put things in perspective, we all have countles...
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Adopter speaks deaf dog’s language

Speech pathologist who adopted hearing-impaired puppy at Best Friends in Atlanta i...
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Planned PEThood of Georgia innovates to help rural shelters

Rachael Ray Save Them All grant served as a catalyst so Planned PEThood of Georgia...
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Shy dog no longer lets fear get in the way of happiness

When Sadie first came to Best Friends, she was so timid she wouldn't let most...
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