Atlanta Stories

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Abandoned senior dog gets a brilliant new life

Abandoned senior dog with arthritis and mammary cancer is rescued and then adopted...
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Bonding with a new cat

After losing their cat who had been with them for 17 years, one family is chosen b...
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Meet a volunteer and pet foster mom who’s saving lives in Atlanta

Lisa McManus is a dedicated volunteer and pet foster mom for Best Friends Pet Adop...
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How a barn cat program in Atlanta saves lives

Free-roaming cats in Atlanta are adopted out as barn cats to control rodent popula...
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How hand targeting is helping a group of shy dogs gain confidence

Hand targeting is used to help four young abandoned dogs overcome their shyness an...
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Senior dachshund adopted after help with severe dental and other medical issues

Senior dachshund dog gets medical treatment for severe dental disease, a liver inf...
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Second chance for a sweet cat

LifeLine Animal Project, a rescue organization that operates Fulton County Animal ...
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Best Friends Network spotlight: LifeLine Animal Project

Volunteers write Valentine's love letters to the dogs from LifeLine Animal Pr...
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Best Friends Network spotlight: Animal Ark Rescue, Inc.

Shelter dog from Animal Ark Rescue in Columbus, Georgia goes on Tinder to true lov...
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Dogs rescued from fire find safety

Fulton County Fire Department responds to Atlanta house fire and discovers almost ...
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Lessons from Sniff von Chi, the Chihuahua

Little Chihuahua rescued as a stray is adopted. His adopters share his photos on I...
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How a scared dog found the courage to be loved

A scared dog does very well in his foster home, making great progress in overcomin...
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Meet an underdog cat who inspires

Underdog cat who has the feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) has a wonderful attit...
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Herbie: a foster failure story

Foster failure story of a senior dog with puppy-like antics and loving disposition...
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Guys and cats

Article spotlighting stories of guys who have adopted cats. These real men have no...
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