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Big bobtail cats go from matted to majestic
After some time and care in a foster home, cat brothers Apollo and Jasper are now living their best lives with a family who adores them.
Meet the majestic brothers
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Doggy dating event helps pup find true love
Bonny went from solo to soulmate with the help of a dedicated foster volunteer.
Blind date leads to love
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Faces of No-Kill: Pup steals his way into hearts and home
Call 911: Someone stole another heart — a furry, canine someone who didn’t let a serious medical condition get in the way of charming everyone he met.
Routine leads to his best life
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Kitten thinks TikTok is the cat’s pajamas
Hutton arrived with a broken leg and found comfort in swift vet care, a foster home — and the joy of videos on social media.
Three legs don't slow him down
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Faces of No-Kill: Cat goes from grumpy to cuddly
Peridot used to swat away affection with hisses and growls. Now she’s home, snuggling with her adopters and shining like the gem she’s named after.
Read about her transformation
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Tiny pup goes from bald to beautiful in foster home
When King Julian landed at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, he wasn’t feeling like royalty. But with some time and TLC, now his health reigns supreme.
Now he's all smiles
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Dog’s story of healing will give you all the feels
Surgery would allow Bert to walk and run without pain. But he would need months of special care in a foster home to recover.
Special bond forms at foster home
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Faces of No-Kill: TLC saves sweet mama cat
Penelope came to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in rough shape with more than 50 other cats. But her sweet, spunky spirit and lots of TLC saved the day.
Recovery leads to adoption
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Time, training, and love transform nervous dog
When Valley arrived at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, she was anxious about most everything. Now, she’s teaching puppies how to be confident dogs.
She's transformed
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Helping a skittish dog learn to trust
Like some people, some dogs just need a bit more time than others to build trust. And that’s just what Sego found when he met Richard and Sandy Garrett.
Now he's blossoming in his new home
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Faces of No-Kill: Bespectacled pup wins over family
Doug’s future is so bright he’s gotta wear shades.
His sunglasses serve both fashion and function
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Changes to rescue, adoption practices save more animals
How one organization increased home placement by 2,133%
Challenge grants are helping to save lives
Julie Castle Blog
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Don’t you just love happy endings for homeless pets?
Let’s find out how some of our Best Friends pets are settling into their new homes.
Updates from adopters
Best Friends Magazine
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Pet adoptions that were meant to be
These families all came together in different ways, but the end result was the same: pets living in homes where they’re treasured.
Meet the newly adopted pets
Best Friends Magazine
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From shelter pup to service dog
After getting a second chance, Preciosa would change one man’s life forever.
Now they're a team
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