Network Partners Stories

Boy holding a black and white cat in his lap

Local animal shelters unite to save lives in Texas

More than 120 pets moved out of shelters and into new homes during the first-ever ...
Shelters come together for a shared goal
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Melissa “Missy” Kidwell and child sitting on the floor with a dog

West Virginia animal shelter a lifesaving powerhouse

Mineral County Animal Control and its committed leader are proving that you don’t ...
A new outlook on lifesaving
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Rock formations at Big Bend National Park in Texas

Lost in Big Bend, found by kindness: How 2 dogs got home to Mexico

While a story of unlikely heroes saving lives feels like it should be a blockbuste...
Multiple acts of kindness save two dogs
Julie Castle Blog
Jack the dog outside with tongue out

Open for (pet adoption) business on Sunday

Mohave County Animal Shelter is closed Sundays, but volunteers started a program t...
Bringing adoptable pets to where people are located
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Mike picking Buster up after FIP treatment

Hope for a cat with a once-fatal prognosis

Feline infectious peritonitis was once 100% fatal in cats, but a groundbreaking ne...
PACC offers a cozy road to recovery
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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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Jim Hess beside some carriers in the back of a pickup truck

New approach to saving cats at a tiny animal shelter

With support from neighboring animal shelters, a rural animal control department i...
Purr-fect partnerships
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Three levels of cats in carriers

A shared quest to save cats and dogs

Rescue Roundtable brings animal rescue groups and shelters together to share ideas...
Shared table, shared goal
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Orange tabby cat with eyes closed and tongue sticking partly out

What happens when shelters make pet adoption easier?

The latest Bring Love Home Challenge answers that very question.
Empowering groups to try something new
Julie Castle Blog
Person hugging a small dog in the driver's seat of a car

Communities helping pets and people thrive

These life-changing stories highlight how Best Friends Network Partners and their ...
When compassion and collaboration come together
Best Friends Magazine
Alex Bowman smiling and holding a small dog

NASCAR star Alex Bowman races for shelter pets

The No. 48 team, Ally Racing, and Best Friends turn every race into lifesaving sup...
A partnership that feels personal
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Spalding the orange tabby cat

Small rescue group, big impact for Wyoming's cats

Second Chance Sheridan Cat Rescue is changing the odds for Wyoming’s most vulnerab...
Grant offers a furry safety net
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Rose the dog lying on a holiday blanket on a chair with her tongue out

Collaborative adoption events help more pets in Texas

A new adoption program hosted by Houston Pets Alive! helps animal shelters with lo...
Program showcases their true personalities
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Erick Allen holding his cat Eddie

The incredible journey of Eddie the cat

When Eddie disappeared during a move, his person thought all hope was lost. But a ...
Power of pet microchips and community
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Mace the dog lying on the floor with his tongue out

No-kill breakthrough for Pennsylvania animal shelter

With support from Best Friends, the Animal Rescue League of Berks County boosts li...
A path to save more pets
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