New York City Stories

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Battling animal homelessness from coast to coast

Interviews with Best Friends leaders about no-kill progress and ending pet homeles...
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Volunteer Spotlight: Peter Vega

Former NYPD officer is a champion for homeless pets....
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My story: New York volunteer Peter Vega

Former officer with the New York Police Department Peter Vega volunteers to help d...
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New Year’s Eve tabby cat adoption

Woman finds the perfect cat to adopt from Best Friends at PetSmart in Harlem on Ne...
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Sweet Cammy, now Camille

The New Year’s Eve matchmaker

Volunteer makes a love connection possible for a New York City cat....
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Find love.

More than 150 cats and dogs find forever homes through the New year. New love. promotion

Some lucky New Yorkers are kicking off the New Year with a new best friend!...
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Volunteer Spotlight: Erin Kahle

You may already know Erin since she is a staple at our events. However, for those...
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Love letter to a dog

A bulldog who was scared of men is adopted by two men....
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Mary Todd Lincoln Finds Her Happily Ever After

Mrs. Mary Todd Lincoln (formerly Minnie) continues to live a full life with her da...
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New York super adoption a perfect ending to a year of saving lives

Presented by BOBS from Skechers with support from Petco Foundation and Hallmark, B...
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A cat named Mr. Peace

Feline who loves naps was adopted at Harlem pet adoption event. He is helping his ...
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My story: Best Friends volunteer Karin Magnuson

Google employee Karin Magnuson is a star Best Friends volunteer, and encourages ot...
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MINI USA’s not-so-mini support

MINI USA loans two cars to Best Friends to raise awareness in New York and Los Ang...
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Top 10 reasons to foster a pet

It really is the best gift you can give a dog or cat this season...
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Top 10 reasons to foster a pet

Fostering a dog or cat provides many benefits for you and the pet. Here are 10 rea...
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