New York City Stories

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Not-so-random acts of kindness

Being kind to animals is at the core of what drives various Best Friends volunteer...
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A Central Park dog romance

Adopted foster dog's tale becomes the perfect New York love story....
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A Central Park romance

Foster dog’s adoption becomes the perfect New York love story....
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Volunteer Spotlight

Volunteer Spotlight: Aileen McBride

This amazing woman has fostered more than 150 animals in her lifetime!...
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Helping hands for cats at PetSmart in East Harlem

Volunteers in New York help care for adoptable cats from Best Friends Animal Socie...
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My story: New York volunteer Arlene Dolinko

Interview with retired social worker Arlene Dolinko who volunteers with Best Frien...
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Double the love for a poodle mix in NYC

Happily-ever-after story of a poodle who was fostered by a couple in New York City...
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Strut Your Mutt NYC Kicks Off

A cloudy forecast couldn’t rain on NYC’s Strut Your Mutt

This year was the most successful New York Strut Your Mutt yet....
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Come for Skechers, leave with a cat

Best Friends and Skechers partner for Cats and Kicks New York cat adoption event, ...
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MINI USA’s support puts Best Friends–New York in motion

The MINI Countryman helps put adoptable pets on the road to their forever homes...
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Rainbow's pot of gold

Senior special needs dog brings joy to retired couple...
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Volunteer Spotlight - Hiromi Norbata

Meet Hiromi, one of our most dedicated volunteers!...
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Teenage volunteer chooses dogs as her pet cause

Teenager volunteers as a team captain for Strut Your Mutt in New York to raise mon...
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Fifth Avenue pop-up helps pets find homes

Empty storefront turns into a great place for New Yorkers to meet adoptable pets....
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Cat cafe in NYC saves lives

A trendy cat cafe in NYC, Little Lions is the perfect hangout for cat and coffee l...
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