Pet Adoption Stories

Zora the kitten with a lit up Christmas tree in the background

‘Miracle kitten' thrives after lifesaving surgery

Zora went from near death to a loving home, inspiring everyone she met along the w...
From survival mode to thriving
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Larissa hugging Ghost the dog

Deaf dog’s inspiring journey home

A snow-white pup named Ghost shows us that pets with special needs can lead full l...
Today he's living his best life
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Sébastien in a wheelchair with Theophiel the cat in his lap and another cat stretching up to them

Faces of No-Kill: Head injury can’t stop this kitten

Found stumbling and disoriented, Theophiel’s story had a scary start, but things t...
Life is good for Theophiel
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Rowena the calico cat wearing a donut eCollar wlying next to Binx the black cat

Cats tackle life’s challenges together

When they came to Best Friends, Rowena and Binx had more than their fair share of ...
Things looking up for them both
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Crowd of people outside the New York City adoption event

NYC pets go from shelter to homes

Nearly 60 dogs and cats went home from Animal Care Centers of NYC in a single week...
Learn about this huge success
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The face of a brown tabby cat

Heartwarming updates from adopted pets in new homes

A cuddly cat, a doting dog, and more pets are basking in the love of their new fam...
Celebrate with them
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Spots the dog being hugged by his adopter

Pet adoption stories that will make your day

From kids and their new kitties to an anniversary adoption, these sweet updates wi...
Share in their joy
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Three kittens swaddled in gray and orange cloths

‘Purrito’ kitten, then and now

Meeko is all grown up and still a celebrity — in his own home....
See how he's grown
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Mark Wahlberg with the dog who is the star in the "Arthur the King" movie at the premier

All roads lead home

Upcoming film 'Arthur the King' is inspiration to adopt a pet....
Read more about the film
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Tina Turner the dog, lying on the floor, being hugged by a person

Foster home is simply the best for mama dog and pups

What’s love got to do with it? How a dog named Tina Turner and her puppies were a ...
She now has a new name and home
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Rhett and Alfie the cats together in a kennel on some blankets

Faces of No-Kill: Supporting super-shy cat brothers

Rhett and Alfie were so shut down that it became an emergency — but with help, the...
From foster to famliy
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Spots the dog lying on the floor with eyes closed and mouth open smiling with Ellie behind him petting his chest

Senior dog finds love on the beaches of California

Spots came to Best Friends with an aggressive form of cancer and captured the hear...
Read about their deep connection
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Stardew the black and white cat sitting on a person's lap

Stars align for kitten survivor of deadly FIP virus

Sometimes, you’re in just the right place at just the right time — and that inters...
It was meant to be
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Happy couple holding a small white dog they'd adopted

Puppy Bowl XX helps adoptable pets score homes

The results are in: Thousands of pets go home through Puppy Bowl promotion....
See some of the happy families
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Shadow the dog with Ryan and another person at Angel Canyon

14 pet adoption stories to make you believe in love

See how much unconditional love and companionship adoptable pets have to offer....
Feel the love
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