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Scared shelter cat shows his true colors

Scared shelter cat acts unsocialized, so is put in the working cat program to be a...
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Our "Best Friend" Honored Volunteer: Kim K.

A huge help in so many ways, Kim is always looking for opportunities to better the...
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Another successful super adoption as L.A. gets closer to NKLA

Super pet adoption events and animal adoption in general bring LA closer and close...
Julie Castle Blog
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Our "Best Friend" Honored Volunteer: Lorraine G.

Lorraine is regularly here to help our adoptions staff. Her positive presence at o...
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My story: NKLA volunteer Victoria Vertuga

Victoria Vertuga volunteers with Best Friends in Los Angeles. She creates videos t...
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Meet Your New Best Friend at NKLA Super Adoption June 3 & 4 at Warner Park in Woodland Hills

Adopt Your New Best Friend at NKLA Super Adoption on June 3 and 4

Hosted by Best Friends Animal Society and presented by BOBS from SKECHERS®, adopti...
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Los Angeles City Council passes no-kill resolution

LA is on target to become no-kill in 2017, and in collaboration with the NKLA coal...
Julie Castle Blog
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Our "Best Friend" Honored Volunteer: Gillian H.

Gillian is always eager to jump in and help wherever needed most - our dog team gr...
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Instagram-worthy dogs and cats

FIV-positive cats, pit bull terriers and a senior Pomeranian adopted from Best Fri...
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Volunteer Lori Winslow with her dog dressed up for Halloween

Our "Best Friend" Honored Volunteer: Lori W.

Lori brings a positive energy to our center and is truly dedicated to helping our ...
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Saving baby kittens in Los Angeles

Best Friends kitten nursery in LA is a vital component of getting to the point whe...
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The kittens are coming

Roughly March through April is kitten season. Read what Best Friends is doing to s...
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Love wins over breed discrimination

Couple adopts pit bull dog, but then their homeowners association (HOA) tells them...
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A tripod kitten’s brave journey

Stray kitten is saved off the streets, but had a back paw injury requiring amputat...
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Our "Best Friend" Honored Volunteer: Lotta N.

Lotta's energy, passion and dedication is an inspiration to our staff and her abil...
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