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A cat lover’s legacy
We’ve said goodbye to a beloved volunteer, but the impact she made endures.
Honoring Cathy Berry and her impact
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Excellent epilogue to a canine cliffhanger
After a harrowing adventure that left him stranded on a cliffside in the desert, Peter is now snuggling up and settling in with his new family.
Now he's part of the pack
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Shy cat finds the confidence to climb higher
After being found scared and disheveled in a home with too many cats, Littles has become one courageous and happy cat.
How she overcame her fears
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A friendship story: Two cats together through thick and thin
Mia and Harmony share a unique and similar history, and today they’re thriving in their new home.
A new home for both
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Faith leads a dog home
Captain was returned from every home he had and diagnosed with two heart conditions and cancer. But thanks to inspiration from Best Friends co-founder Faith Maloney, he’s now home for good.
Faith and the universe guide adoption
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From underdog to super hero: Bud saves the day
When a fire threatened a dense southern California neighborhood, Bud the wonder dog awakened his people who called 911.
Meet the local celebrity
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Channeling a dog’s boundless energy into a new home
Hollywood was stressed out and struggling when he lost his home, but a team of people at Best Friends helped him find joy again, as well as an adopter.
Memories old and new
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Dog named Hulk lands a home with a bodybuilder
Hulk is big and exuberant enough to easily knock people over, but now his days are filled with exercise, playtime and naps in his new home.
Big dog, big love
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Wobbly kitten is steadfast lover of life
Nothing (and certainly not cerebellar hypoplasia) stops Harlie Q. and fellow kitten Nicholas from living their best lives in their new home.
Read their story
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Rock star volunteer helps hundreds of cats
Volunteer Heather Mahood, who helps the tiniest kittens and wisest senior felines, also has a soft spot for cats with ringworm.
Learn more about her
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Adopters see shy black cat for the rare pearl she is
What does a shy, middle-aged, jet-black female cat in Los Angeles have in common with a Tahitian pearl? More than you might think.
Read about this rare gem's journey
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Couple converts RV into foster pet crash pad
Cat’s fear of dogs prompts Los Angeles family to get creative in order to continue fostering pets.
Read about this fostering innovation
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Mother and son help dogs get adopted, one hike at a time
Volunteers Ginny and Kenny Popovich have been hitting the trails with dogs from Best Friends in Los Angeles for more than seven years.
Learn why they volunteer
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A most memorable cat named Banjo
Adopting one cat with FIV leads to another for an L.A. couple, and now Banjo is living the life of his dreams.
Read Banjo's story
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Cat gets comfortable in her own skin
Lil came to Best Friends with a bad skin condition, but with help from the medical team and a wonderful foster family, she’s now living her best life in Los Angeles.
See how she's living her best life
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