Network Partners Stories

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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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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Gray tabby and white cat on a blanket on a chair

When teamwork saves pets

From family reunions to community care, Best Friends Network Partners are creating...
Compassion, collaboration, and connection at work
Best Friends Magazine
Josh Allen the beagle mix on a piece of furniture

How two Virginia animal shelters, with the help of Best Friends, changed the whole world for one dog

Once emaciated and ill, a senior beagle mix named Josh Allen found hope, healing, ...
Collaboration increases lifesaving capacity
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Happy black and white dog whose tongue is out on the lap of an animal control officer

The unsung heroes who keep animal shelters running

Recognizing the people powering lifesaving this National Animal Shelter Appreciati...
Thanks to the staff and volunteers caring for animals in shelters
Julie Castle Blog
Ear-tipped black and white community cat

Virginia shelter shines when it comes to saving cats

Pulaski County Animal Control finds new ways to help cats...
Trap-neuter-vaccinate-return (TNVR) program implemented
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Person sitting on the ground hugging a dog at Miami-Dade Animal Services

Best Friends and Miami-Dade team up to tackle shelter crowding

Best Friends’ staff members are on the ground helping Miami-Dade Animal Services s...
Progress possible due to collaboration
Julie Castle Blog
Bedford Animal Shelter staff in front of an American and Texas flag holding a Best Friends award and stuffed dog

Texas town celebrates animal shelter’s no-kill milestone

Bedford’s amazing accomplishment brought a wave of pride as city leaders and anima...
They are an example for the region
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Child lying in grass between two dogs

5 lifesaving wins you might’ve missed...

If summer slipped away from you too, here are 5 wins for the animals to get you ca...
Stories to inspire you
Julie Castle Blog
Diesel, a black and white dog, standing on some grass

Shelters team up to send nearly 1,000 pets home

When animal welfare organizations unite, it changes lives — and Diesel's stor...
A true work of unity
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