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Teaching a spirited sheep to eat
Josie came to Best Friends with a crooked smile and an uncertain future. Now she's thriving with help from her foster family (including two fluffy dogs).
Her transformation hasn’t just been behavioral
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Life is sweet for once-shy cat
Patience and lots of treats were what Ayo needed to go from under the dresser to on top of the world.
Squeeze treats help Ayo to trust
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Faces of No-Kill: Shelter dog now living on easy street
Annie overcame her challenges with time, support, and lots of broccoli.
She continues to make amazing progress
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Faces of No-Kill: From puppy surgery to sister snuggles
A French bulldog named Baby came to Best Friends in crisis. Now, she has a clean bill of health, a cozy home, and one sassy sister.
A family that’s meant to be
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Shy cat sprinkled with love
Sometimes, all it takes is adding a little bit of sparkle to help a timid pet shine.
Colorful collars made her even more adorable
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Desert dogs find new hope
Dogs found in a remote Utah area are now safe and settling into foster homes in Salt Lake City.
Enjoying new beginnings
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Puppies thrive thanks to foster volunteer’s courage
How one woman overcame her fear of needles when the lives of her foster puppies depended on it.
Commitment to help overcomes anxiety
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Faces of No-Kill: Brave cat is full of love
Trinity is blind, but she doesn’t let that hold her back from pursuing her true passion: making biscuits.
She received just the right recipe for healing
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Shy no more: One cat’s beautiful breakthrough
Thanks to time, patience, and chin scratches in his foster homes, today 10-year-old Smokey is exactly where he belongs.
New home, new beginning
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Lifesaving tales: The joy of fostering pets
Best Friends supporters share their stories about fostering pets — and often realizing the pets were already home.
Learn more about the fun of fostering
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Faces of No-Kill: Mama dog beats the odds
How a dog without a home hung on until she and her pups landed the good life
It was destiny
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Faces of No-Kill: Big dog in the big city
A 50-pound pup named Cadbury left a lasting impact on his foster family.
Foster home helps him meet his match
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Faces of No-Kill: Just 2 weeks give pups second chance
Daisy and her puppies have bright futures thanks to the power of teamwork and short-term fostering.
Lifelong impact from short stay
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Faces of No-Kill: Kitten’s job is just play
Thanks to early intervention and a dedicated foster volunteer, Allan the kitten can run, jump, and play with the best of them.
Now he's zooming around his dream house
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Cat’s future looks bright after life-changing surgery
Thanks to skilled veterinary professionals and devoted foster volunteers, Emma is healthy and thriving in a loving home.
Emma’s healing journey
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