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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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Pup wheels her way right into adopter’s heart
Kody didn’t let an injury that left her hind end paralyzed slow her roll or keep her from finding love. Now she’s zooming around in a home of her own.
Special home for special-needs dog
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Lovebug dog lands a new family
Hester’s love for people was evident the day he arrived at a Texas shelter. It just took a connection with the right family, and he was on his way home.
Working together to save lives
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Adventurous dog helps heal adopter’s broken heart
When J.J. McMahon was looking for a furry friend and adventure buddy, he adopted Whitey from Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. He found so much more.
Now a star is born
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Award-winning animals
We bestow totally serious titles on some of the animals at Best Friends in honor of Peggy, canine star in “Deadpool & Wolverine.”
And the winners are ...
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Behind the scenes with Peggy (aka Dogpool)
Meet the canine star of ‘Deadpool & Wolverine,’ who’s helping promote more pets going home this summer.
Behind the scenes with the superhero sidekick
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Pet adoption stories to make you feel the love
These recent adoption stories showcase just what it means to bring love home by adopting a pet.
See the happy faces
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Endearing pet adoption updates to warm your heart
Check out kitty grooming contests, a lasagna-stealing cat, an adventure-loving pup, and a big-hearted dog who loves hugs.
Read their updates
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Kids create works of heart to find pets homes
One woman’s passion project has drawn attention to hundreds of homeless animals across the country, all while teaching children about pet adoption.
See their works of art
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One-of-a-kind cat’s personality shines after surgery
After undergoing surgery, Butters needed a comfy place to recover. But foster care wouldn’t be just a temporary stop on his journey.
Watch him in action
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Super adoption success: More than 200 pets head home
The Best Friends Super Adoption in Northwest Arkansas brought together more than 30 animal organizations to save lives.
Collaboration was key
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Young mama dog gets serendipitous happy ending
After being found as a pregnant stray in Texas, Kookie’s story comes full circle.
It was meant to be
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Faces of No-Kill: Dog springs into new life on 3 legs
After having his leg amputated due to a severe injury, Rex charmed his way into his caregivers’ hearts — and a new home.
Now he's living his best life
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Collie’s long journey home
This stray-turned-star’s new life is filled with so much fun and joy that it always feels like Friday.
Now he's a true adventure buddy
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