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From strategic planner to traveling volunteer
Jeff Harris took a sabbatical from his career, so he could help both people and pets.
Read how he helps
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Fighting spirit helps kitten come back from the brink
Rumi was in rough shape and was the weight of a deck of cards when she came to Best Friends. She’s still tiny, but mighty — and mighty healthy, too.
See her now
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How a cat named Stella got her groove (and her fur) back
What does it take to help a cat heal from severe skin allergies? Persistence, patience and a team of determined people.
Teamwork helps Stella thrive
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Labor of love: serving pets and people
Ben Richards has dedicated his life to service and channels his faith into helping homeless pets in Salt Lake City.
Learn what motivates him
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Cat purrs in the face of adversity
Pepper is the picture of resiliency after a traumatic past
See how she's thriving
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From rescued dog to service dog
Merlot was homeless and needed emergency surgery, but now she’s helping her new person cope with anxiety and PTSD.
See how they're growing together
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Fearless kitten meets life’s challenges head-on
With a difficult first two months behind her, Valentina shakes off adversity for a bright future and a home of her own.
Read about her care
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6 happy tails from adopted pets
Meet a puppy who can’t believe she got adopted, a cat who snuggles her sloth toy and more pets with new families.
Meet the happy families
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Kitten seizes life on two legs
Benedict’s hind legs are paralyzed due to spina bifida, but that doesn’t stop him from loving life in his new home.
Meet this foster-win
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Joining forces to save a newborn kitten
Best Friends medical team and volunteers team up to save a struggling, days-old kitten.
Winter gets twice the love and care
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A cat who works from home
Krueger calls True Leaf Seed Company his home, and he has worked wonders for employee morale, just by being himself.
Read about this working cat
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A ‘senior’ shelter cat’s secret
Otto the cat was so ragged and unhealthy looking that the staff judged him to be an old man until they took a closer look.
Read about his transformation
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Streetwise help for people and their pets
Ruff Haven Crisis Sheltering, formed in the midst of the pandemic, is blazing trails in Utah with new, innovative community sheltering services.
Keeping people and their pets together
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Tiny but mighty: a kitten’s journey
Born with three legs, Smooches came to Best Friends for special care when she was just days old.
Watch this foster-win
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Couple goes the distance to adopt shy cat
Leslie and Keith drove from Reno to Salt Lake City to adopt a cat they can’t touch, but love all the same.
Read how she's fitting in
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