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NKLA Pet Adoption Center volunteer Ruth with a cat

Our "Best Friend" Honored Volunteer: Ruth T.

On the weekends you can find Ruth at the NKLA Pet Adoption Center greeting adopter...
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Volunteer Jenny with a goat

Our "Best Friend" Honored Volunteer: Jenny Y.

Jenny Y. has the special touch with shy cats. She helps them conquer their fears a...
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One tough baby kitten has mouth surgery

Injured four-week-old baby kitten, weighing less than a pound, has surgery at Best...
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Volunteer Michelle Bridges with a dog

Our "Best Friend" Honored Volunteer: Michelle Bridges

Michelle Bridges dedicates her free time to make a difference in homeless pets liv...
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Volunteer Diane with a dog

Our "Best Friend" Honored Volunteer: Diane

Diane is a lifesaver! She's been a dedicated volunteer in the Best Friends Kitten ...
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Three dogs dressed up for the Fourth fo July

Best Friends Declares Inde-Pet-Dence Day This 4th!

Hosts Non-Stop #Freedom 100 Marathon in Los Angeles to Save Lives During Busiest S...
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Turning Hisses into Purrs

Cats in Los Angeles get the help they need so they can find homes
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Turning hisses into purrs: Socializing wary cats

Volunteers in Los Angeles help distrustful and sometimes-difficult cats who are af...
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Volunteer Victoria Vertuga with a pit bull terrier

Our "Best Friend" Honored Volunteer: Victoria Vertuga

Victoria is excited to be a part of the No-Kill initiative and helps homeless dogs...
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Overlooked pets adopted

Extra-special shelter pets who are often overlooked for adoption - older, special-...
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Courage to spare

Join us in celebrating Mark Dodge, who perseveres against adversity and continues ...
Julie Castle Blog
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Homes for pets by the hundreds

Three Best Friends animal adoption events in Salt Lake City, New York City and Los...
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Volunteer Nolana P.

Our "Best Friend" Honored Volunteer: Nolana P.

Nolana enjoys volunteering with cats and is proud to be a part of No-Kill Los Angl...
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Family holding their adopted dog

NKLA Adoption Weekend Finds Homes for More Than 500 Pets

NKLA Adoption Weekend Finds Homes for More Than 500 Pets
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Come and get ’em while they last!

Please join us at our Pet Super Adoption events, featuring hundreds of cats and do...
Julie Castle Blog