Pet Adoption Stories

Cesar Huerta with cat

Our "Best Friend" Honored Volunteer: Cesar Huerta

"He has become not only one of our favorite people to work with (he is seriou...
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"Lap Dogs, Not Laptops" - Adopt a Pet from Best Friends on Black Friday for Just $10

"Lap Dogs, Not Laptops" - Adopt a Pet for Just $10 During #Holiday100

Best Friends and NKLA Pet Adoption Centers offer $10 adoptions during Black Friday...
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Karen Wilson

Our "Best Friend" Honored Volunteer: Karen Wilson

Karen is an absolute rock-star Adoptions Team volunteer!...
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Best Friends volunteer Barbara C. with a dog

Our "Best Friend" Honored Volunteer: Barbara C.

Barbara helps grow our program in so many ways and always brightens our center whe...
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Roxana

Our "Best Friend" Honored Volunteer: Roxana A.

We are so thankful for Roxana's skills as a groomer, she's helped our do...
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Lindsay (and dog)

Volunteer Spotlight: Lindsay Morgan

Volunteering has given Lindsay new perspective...
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Renae

Our "Best Friend" Honored Volunteer: Renae R.

Rene is always willing to jump in and help wherever help is need & her presenc...
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Queen in her new look

Spruce Up for the Homeless Pup

Adoptable Queen Lillian gets the royal treatment...
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Malcolm and Brandilee

Volunteer Spotlight: Brandilee and Malcolm

This inspiring couple share a passion for giving back and travel...
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Melodie at the Pet Adoption Center with her donations

Next generation of animal advocates

11-year old shows you’re never too young to help animals....
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Cheryl

Our "Best Friend" Honored Volunteer: Cheryl B.

A huge help to our adoption team, Cheryl always shows up with a positive attitude ...
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Laura S.

Our "Best Friend" Honored Volunteer: Laura S.

Laura is such an asset to our team, she does everything she can to help promote an...
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Maureen

Our "Best Friend" Honored Volunteer: Maureen M.

We can always count on Maureen - she is a great asset to the dog team and works wi...
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Anthony and his new mom!

Special adoption event helps 39 cats and kittens find forever homes

Many NYC area residents discovered their new best friend at the Pet Adoption Cente...
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Amy Davila and Sunglasses Cat

Staff spotlight

Get to know the people behind Best Friends New York....
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