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A friendship story: Two cats together through thick and thin
Mia and Harmony share a unique and similar history, and today they’re thriving in their new home.
A new home for both
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Fighting spirit helps kitten come back from the brink
Rumi was in rough shape and was the weight of a deck of cards when she came to Best Friends. She’s still tiny, but mighty — and mighty healthy, too.
See her now
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Faith leads a dog home
Captain was returned from every home he had and diagnosed with two heart conditions and cancer. But thanks to inspiration from Best Friends co-founder Faith Maloney, he’s now home for good.
Faith and the universe guide adoption
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It’s a wonderful life for this three-legged kitten
AJ arrived at a Texas shelter with an injured leg, but time was on his side. Today, the chatty cat with three legs will tell you all about it.
See how he's living large
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Blind, deaf kitten shows the meaning of resilience
Midnight had a rough start, but after vets saved his life twice, he’s proven it’s often darkest just before dawn.
See how he's doing now
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From underdog to super hero: Bud saves the day
When a fire threatened a dense southern California neighborhood, Bud the wonder dog awakened his people who called 911.
Meet the local celebrity
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Channeling a dog’s boundless energy into a new home
Hollywood was stressed out and struggling when he lost his home, but a team of people at Best Friends helped him find joy again, as well as an adopter.
Memories old and new
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Survivor puppy is young boy’s best surprise yet
Despite his mom needing emergency surgery when he was just days old, Mac is a healthy puppy and a young boy’s best friend.
The best surprise ever
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Unforgettable 18-year-old cat goes home
A volunteer met Woodrow at Best Friends six years ago, never forgot him and now he’s living his golden years at home with her.
Worth the wait
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Dog named Hulk lands a home with a bodybuilder
Hulk is big and exuberant enough to easily knock people over, but now his days are filled with exercise, playtime and naps in his new home.
Big dog, big love
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5 adorable pet adoption tails
Meet a puppy who can’t believe she got adopted, a cat who snuggles her sloth toy and more pets with new families.
Read about the happy adoptions
Best Friends Magazine
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Cat purrs in the face of adversity
Pepper is the picture of resiliency after a traumatic past
See how she's thriving
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From rescued dog to service dog
Merlot was homeless and needed emergency surgery, but now she’s helping her new person cope with anxiety and PTSD.
See how they're growing together
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Fearless kitten meets life’s challenges head-on
With a difficult first two months behind her, Valentina shakes off adversity for a bright future and a home of her own.
Read about her care
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6 happy tails from adopted pets
Meet a puppy who can’t believe she got adopted, a cat who snuggles her sloth toy and more pets with new families.
Meet the happy families
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