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Puppy sisters shine after beating parvo, distemper
Shenzi and Bonsai survived two life-threatening diseases, and now they’re finally getting to enjoy puppyhood.
Life is now all fun and games
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Working together for pets at California shelter
Best Friends and several other organizations came together to take in 32 cats and nine dogs from Apple Valley Animal Services in a single day.
See how collaboration saves lives
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Kansas animal shelter staff sees dogs in a new light
By changing the way staff members evaluate dogs, Helping Hands Humane Society gains valuable skills for saving more lives.
See how the mentorship is helping
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Blind cat sees the good in everything
Leonsio couldn’t see at all and was skinny and matted when he was found outdoors, but he still sought love and gave it in return.
See how far he's come
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Dog found on highway survives, thrives, and goes home
Karigan was barely alive and couldn’t move after likely being hit by a car, but after lifesaving care and surgery, she’s thriving in her new home.
Now she's living her best life
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Lifesaving soars with new shelter practices
Lehigh Valley Humane Society celebrates reaching a 90% save rate for the first time in its 117-year history.
See what's changed
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27 dogs and cats find sanctuary at Best Friends
A mystery in the middle of the desert, these dogs and cats needed help — but now they’re on the path to new, loving homes.
From the Sanctuary to homes of their own
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Cat and dog stories to spark joy
Best Friends Network Partners across the country share their tales about animals whose lives are now shining bright.
See these good news stories
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Helping small animal shelters has a big impact
Best Friends is leveraging the power of networking and peer mentoring to engage organizations and help save lives.
See how mentorships help save cats and dogs
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Volunteers team up to support Texas shelters
Best Friends volunteers go into shelters for a full day of doing whatever the shelter staff need help with the most.
Providing extra support and enrichment to pets
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The new face of animal services in Fresno
Best Friends embed program assists Fresno Humane Animal Services in setting up a city animal services program.
See how the animals and people benefit
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Animal shelters work smarter to save more lives
How Best Friends shelter assessments help organizations move closer to no-kill
See how small changes solve big issues
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Teamwork saves pets after Texas tornado
A tornado blew the roof off Pasadena Animal Shelter, but quick action and collaboration assured the safety of every animal.
Cooperation helps save lives
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Pine Bluff Animal Control makes huge lifesaving strides
Best Friends embed program helps Arkansas shelter save more dogs and cats.
Read about their big changes
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A new day for animals at an Alabama shelter
Prattville/Autauga Humane Society welcomes Best Friends embed staff to assist them in moving closer to no-kill.
Efforts increase their save rate
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