Network Partners Stories

Francine the cat lying next to a plant on a pallet

The Lowe's cat who brought a community together

When Richmond, Virginia’s beloved store cat Francine went missing, people came tog...
Huge team effort
Best Friends Magazine
Hawkeye the dog smiling and wearing a hoodie

Scrappy pup goes from matted to marvelous

After living in heartbreaking conditions, Hawkeye made a total transformation than...
Love saves the day
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Person standing outside holding a puppy

Virginia shelters get a little help from their friends

No-kill is most achievable when organizations and individuals come together with t...
How collaboration helps two Virginia shelters save lives
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French bulldog on a leash sitting down

2025 wasn’t the finish line but the turning point for pets

The astounding progress made because of one bold goal
Our commitment to saving lives has never been stronger
Julie Castle Blog
Brown tabby cat

Animal shelters find new ways to save homeless pets

From coast to coast, Best Friends Network Partners are forming new programs and pa...
Network Partners saving animals' lives
Best Friends Magazine
Gavin Rossdale sitting in a chair holding a white puppy

Gavin Rossdale turns up the volume on pet adoption

The Bush frontman joins Best Friends to showcase adoptable dogs and to share why h...
Championing pet adoption
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Person petting a black and white dog who has his eyes closed and mouth open in a smile

2025 moments that carried an entire movement forward

Reflecting on the lifesaving gains that shaped this banner year As the year com...
This movement continues to rise
Julie Castle Blog
Tropper the dog lying on a dog bed

How a small but mighty Arizona shelter saves pets

A dedicated team and collaboration have transformed a tiny, rural animal shelter i...
A new way forward
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Person at the cat help desk on the phone with people and a carrier containing kittens

Help desk supports cats and people who care for them

A clever collaboration between Dallas Animal Services, SPCA of Texas, and Best Fri...
A partnership with purr-pose
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Siamese-type kitten in a wire kennel

62 cats fly to care and second chances

When a shelter in Texas needed help preventing a disease outbreak, fast action and...
Cats receive second chances
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Ben the black and white dog lying beside a bowl with his name on it

Big wins for big dogs at an Arizona shelter

Ben went from shy to confident thanks to a fun new training program that helps gen...
Efforts making a lifesaving difference
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Trevor the groomer holding a small white dog

Proving what’s possible for pets at a Maryland shelter

In Prince George’s County, a new approach is making the animal shelter a more hope...
Little things that change everything
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Two dogs from Frosted Faces Foundation in a stroller

Helping old dogs get new homes

Frosted Faces Foundation revamped its adoption process to make it easier for senio...
Second chances for senior pups
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Mona the dog on a couch with her family

Grants at work: Saving pets in Las Vegas

With support from the Rachael Ray Foundation and Best Friends, Hearts Alive Villag...
Partnership with Best Friends feels full circle
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Ariel the brown dog smiling while lying on green grass

Making magic happen for a shy dog

Ariel arrived at a Virginia shelter scared of everything. Now she’s living her bes...
Community connection made all the difference for pets
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