Pet Adoption Stories

Spitfire the cat lying on a blue blanket

Shy cat finds her perfect match after months of medical ups and downs

Spitfire’s foster person nursed her through seizures and shyness, and when it was time for her to be adopted, couldn’t let her go.
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Sasha the dog at a soccer field with a blue sky behind her

Dog with disclaimers lands her just-right home

It wasn’t easy to find Sasha a home with someone who could handle her, until Jacob came along.
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Senior brown dog standing in fallen leaves

8 reasons to adopt a senior pet

In honor of Adopt a Senior Pet Month, here are eight reasons to visit your local shelter to meet silver-muzzled senior pets with plenty of love left to give.
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Preventing crisis in our nation’s shelters

We need a Katrina-level outpouring of support from the public to bring an end to the crisis happening in our nation's shelters.
Julie Castle Blog
CTS 2021

Clear the Shelters™ returns to BFLA August 23 to September 19

Local Clear the Shelters™ “Adopt and Donate” campaign returns August 23 to September19
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Foster Enzo

NEW: Best Friends LA Foster Pet Showcase Group

New Facebook group connects foster families with potential adopters
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Kitten Drive-thru Adoption Event

Kitten Drive-thru Adoption Event

72 kittens adopted over a two day adoption event
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Pets for Patriots

Pets for Patriots

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Pet adoption policies: More red carpets, fewer roadblocks, empty animal shelters

Saving the lives of dogs and cats in shelters is only possible when we remove barriers to pet adoption and create more pathways to responsible pet care and happy futures for pets and people.
Julie Castle Blog
Foster kitten

What Will Happen to All Those Pets in Foster Homes?

A ‘Foster Win’ Campaign This Weekend Hopes to Help
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

COVID-19 Program Updates and Resources

Stay up to date regarding our programs and how you can help
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10 reasons to adopt a shelter pet

Celebrate one of the best days of the year — the day you adopt your pet
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My best friend has paws

Elder gentleman Google trotted into Lisa's life when she least expected, showing her love has no age. Now, they're inseparable.
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Screen shot of cat dad video showing a man looking at a cat in a window

Cat dads are cool

It's OK to be a cat guy. Find your purrfect match at a shelter or rescue near you.
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Dallas the dog getting adopted from the Best Friends Lifesaving Center in New York after being featured on Animal Planet

Sparks fly for Dallas and her new dad

TV appearance leads to spontaneous road trip – and a new home for one lucky dog
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