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Pets get lifesaving lifts out of Hurricane Milton’s path
When Pinellas County Animal Services in Florida needed help moving animals prior to Hurricane Milton, Best Friends was ready to lend a hand.
Some instant connections were made
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Racing to save dogs and cats in shelters
Hendrick Motorsports driver Alex Bowman’s love for his dogs fuels a Best Friends partnership alongside Ally Racing to help pets in shelters go home.
Heling animals in New York City and around the nation
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Faces of No-Kill: Senior dog is lucky in love
Katrina and Jack knew Lucky Charm was the dog for them, but the timing wasn't right to adopt — until it was, and then they couldn't wait another day.
It was meant to be
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These pets are home and loving it
Recent adoption stories showcase Hamburglar the cat’s new friend, a charmed life for a sweet senior dog, and a variety of aww-dorable foster wins.
Read about them
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From Times Square with love
Pop-up event in New York City spreads the message to help get pets out of shelters and into homes.
See some puppies and familiar faces
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Killing in shelters would end if 6% more people adopted
Best Friends takes over Times Square to bring love home.
Help get more dogs and cats out of shelters and into homes
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NYC pets go from shelter to homes
Nearly 60 dogs and cats went home from Animal Care Centers of NYC in a single weekend of Best Friends-sponsored adoptions.
Learn about this huge success
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Quick response, teamwork save dogs in parvo outbreak
When a New York veterinarian reached out for help during an infectious disease outbreak, Best Friends’ national shelter medicine team was ready to assist.
Partnership controls the outbreak
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14 pet adoption stories to make you believe in love
See how much unconditional love and companionship adoptable pets have to offer.
Feel the love
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A puppy’s journey part 3: Home
How signing up to foster a puppy changed his new family’s lives — and Sonny’s too
Foster win!
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A puppy’s journey part 2: Puppy Bowl XX
Sonny joins the starting lineup on Team Ruff in Puppy Bowl XX.
He represents well
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10-year-old tiny terrier home at last
La Bamba went from all alone on the streets of New York City to part of a loving family.
He fit right in
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Love for pets on display in Times Square
Interactive event in New York City raises awareness about homeless pets and the importance of no-kill.
Animal lovers delighted
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Magical pet adoption stories to lift your spirits
A dog who smiles all the time. A puppy who landed a new home at a business conference. These pets are living the good life after being adopted from Best Friends.
Meet the happy families
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Faces of No-Kill: Shy senior cat gets a chance to shine
Space, patience, unconditional love, and a feline friend help 10-year-old Shane come out of his shell.
See how he's found his place
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