Pet Adoption Stories

Jack Dugan with Lucky Charm the dog, who is wearing a green jacket

Faces of No-Kill: Senior dog is lucky in love

Katrina and Jack knew Lucky Charm was the dog for them, but the timing wasn't...
It was meant to be
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Val Hardin hugging Anna and Racer the dogs

An extra-large, extra-floofy canine birthday surprise

When Val and Ty Hardin volunteered at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, they never an...
Bringing home a double dose of love
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Mackenzie Wilhite sleeping with Nikki the dog on her chest

Opening heart to new dog is adopter’s antidote to grief

After her dog of 16 years passed, Mackenzie found sweet, happy Nikki and turned lo...
Now they're on a new journey together
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Happy looking husky dog in a home setting

These pets are home and loving it

Recent adoption stories showcase Hamburglar the cat’s new friend, a charmed life f...
Read about them
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Tabby and white cat in a home setting

Sunny pet adoption updates to brighten your day

Read all about 100-pound dog zoomies, playful puppy antics, and a super-charged ca...
Read about the new families
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Childing hugging a brown puppy who is wearing a red bandana

From Times Square with love

Pop-up event in New York City spreads the message to help get pets out of shelters...
See some puppies and familiar faces
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Smiling person rubbing the belly of a dog lying on his side

Killing in shelters would end if 6% more people adopted

Best Friends takes over Times Square to bring love home....
Help get more dogs and cats out of shelters and into homes
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Selfie of Kylie LaVigne hugging Koda the dog

Spirited stray dog loses leg but gains a new home

When the word went out that Koda needed a foster home following surgery, Kylie vol...
Now they're a happy family
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Kimchi the dog lying on a couch with Hadley and Gereth, all smiling

Faces of No-Kill: Homeless dog gets storybook ending

After working with trainers to channel her energy and intelligence, Kimchi met the...
She's now home
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Diana Ross the dog, very happy outside with a person sitting next to her

Diana Ross the dog finds her endless love

Ain’t no mountain high enough to keep a once-stray dog from getting to a new home,...
Second time’s a charm
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Bubba the tabby kitten being held in a person's hands

Faces of No-Kill: Injury won’t keep playful kitten down

An accident left Bubba’s jaw severely injured, but this tiny tabby never lost his ...
Read how he bounces back
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Boone the dog receiving a veterinary exam

Life on 3 legs doesn't slow down perky pup

Boone’s journey home included a life-changing surgery and a dedicated foster volun...
He becomes a foster win
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Neo the dog with his head on the lap of a person in his new home

Faces of No-Kill: Dog survives abuse, lands new home

Neo was rescued from a cruelty case and held as evidence in a shelter for nearly 5...
Now he's living the good life
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Selfie of Victor with Dakota the dog whose tongue is out

Faces of No-Kill: Beloved senior dog goes home

After bouncing from place to place for a decade, Dakota finally has the stability ...
Now life is all about the simple pleasures
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Grayson the cat lying on a blanket

Cat transforms from shy guy to snuggly sidekick

Discover how one timid tabby found his confidence, proving that even the most rese...
Life is good with his best bud
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