Foster Programs Stories

Bolt the dog outside with tongue out and a rainbow behind him

Life’s a pool party for one buoyant pup

Whether he's splashing in the water or recruiting friends for a game, Bolt approac...
Now he's ready for the next party
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Lucky the cat being held by his adopter

How fostering saves young kittens like Lucky

Data shows young kittens’ lives are at risk when they enter shelters, but time in ...
Fostering helps kittens go from at risk to adopted
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Three gray tabby neonatal kittens on a blanket in a cardboard box

‘Kitten kits’ help a California shelter save more pets

With support from Best Friends, Lodi Animal Services is helping people who find ki...
Empowering the community
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Asher the cat lying on a carpet

Black cat goes from avoidant to affectionate

Once too afraid to trust anyone, Asher blossomed into a playful companion in his f...
From void to vibrant
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Pearl the dog surrounded by people wearing orange prison jumpsuits

Pearls of wisdom from Pearl the dog

A dog found alone in the desert embodied the power of second chances for everyone ...
The power of second chances
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Cricket the dog holding a stuffed hedgehog toy in his mouth

Dog foster program helps Indiana shelter reach no-kill

With help from Best Friends, Jeffersonville Animal Shelter and the public came tog...
A fresh start for Cricket
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Aurora and Royburt the cats beside one another on a chair

Cat goes from spicy to sweet

After facing significant challenges, spirited Aurora has blossomed in a loving hom...
Aurora is now thriving
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Eli the dog snuggling with Makenna Carew on a bed

The cuddly photo that got a shy dog adopted

Eli the dog’s foster volunteer snapped a photo of him cuddling with her cat — and ...
The power of fostering
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Mike Butchello playing with a wand toy with Buddy the cat

Faces of No-Kill: Buddy the cat

Buddy the cat’s foster family understood his feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV), ...
Now life is one big adventure
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Bebe the dog hiking outside on a leash

Shy dog’s confidence blooms in foster home

Once wary of the world, Bebe’s journey shows how patience, trust, and friendship c...
Foster home provides life-changing impact
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Child and dog looking over a brightly multicolored, striped blanket in the back of a vehicle

Spring break plans? How about an adventure buddy?

From couch hangs to day trips, spring break is made for foster pet fun.
Help care for a pet who needs it most
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Frankie Giblin sitting on the grass beside a dog who is laying on her back

Tiny kittens, big dogs, and a dedicated foster volunteer

Meet Frankie, a Best Friends volunteer who fosters pets large and small, showcases...
Enjoying the transformations
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Salt Water Taffy the cat licking a treat from a lickable cat treat

Faces of No-Kill: Treats help cat unwrap her sweet side

Salt Water Taffy was painfully shy, but her caregivers had a secret weapon to help...
Yummy incentive
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Eugene the dog smiling in front of a Christmas tree

Foster dog’s story has the wiggliest ending

Eugene’s wide smile sealed the deal as his new family welcomed him into their hear...
The smile that sealed the deal
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Potato the black and white puppy wearing a collar

When a tiny puppy needs big help

A sick puppy got the round-the-clock care he needed to grow into the busy, joyful ...
A whole new world for Potato
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