Network Partners Stories

Orion the dog outside with a person standing over him

Prison program, trainers put adoption in the stars for a spirited dog

Orion needed training help so, through a partnership with Paws for Life K9 Rescue, he headed to prison.
Read Orion's story
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2022 animal shelter crisis impact: Dallas Animal Services

DAS fights to serve its community, maintain a slipping save rate and keep staff healthy.
Read how Dallas shelter adapts to current animal shelter crisis
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North Dakota shelter steps up to help others

Souris Valley Animal Shelter puts Best Friends grant funds to good use, which includes supporting other shelters.
See how grant helps North Dakota shelter
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5 sweet updates from Best Friends Network partners

From pet reunions to marriage proposals to birthday celebrations, good things are happening for pets at our Network partners across the country.
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No-kill could be the new normal in Grady County, Georgia

Grady Country Animal Shelter used to have one of the lowest save rates in Georgia, but today a rescue group and a Best Friends grant help its save rate soar
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Antietam Humane Society turns things around for cats

Save rate for cats skyrockets at a Pennsylvania shelter with help from Best Friends and Maddie's Fund®.
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Loving a shy dog: An adopter’s story

Azzurra had never lived in a home and was afraid of people, but her new family is helping to change her world.
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Best Friends Network partners awarded grants for their resiliency

Best Friends and Maddie's Fund® jointly award $5,000 resiliency grants in recognition of our partners' creativity and perseverance.
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5 stories to celebrate National Community Cat Day

A day to honor community cats and the people who love and take care of them.
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Second chance for more than 1,000 cats in New Mexico

A Best Friends grant and help from the embed team supports Farmington Animal Services in New Mexico with new humane solutions for cats
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Unicorns wanted: Foster families change lives of dogs with challenges

Grant supports Gateway Pet Guardians' foster program, which helps recast "scary" dogs as real-life unicorns deserving of loving homes.
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Housing the homeless: Partnership benefits both pets and people

A three-way partnership involving Catholic Charities Eastern Washington, SpokAnimal and Best Friends pools resources and expertise to save the lives of both people and pets.
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Best Friends responds to Hurricane Ida

Hundreds of pets find safety after the storm, and more help is on the way
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Dog’s soul outshines her physical challenges

Miss Rogers had a long list of medical problems when she first came to Best Friends, but now she has a wonderful home with a vet tech.
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Best Friends grants help bring vet care to Navajo Nation

Grants from Best Friends help bring veterinary resources to people and pets in remote, underserved communities.
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