Pet Adoption Stories

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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Black and white kitten Candycane walking on a leash nose-to-nose with a small white dog also walking on a leash

This incredible survivor cat overcame crazy odds to believe one crazy thing — that he's actually a dog

Candycane landed in a shelter at just two weeks old and almost died, but today he’...
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Our "Best Friend" Honored Volunteer: David Glazer

"Whenever we need help, he is always willing to jump in, whether that's doing dog ...
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Join us for Cat-chella!

Two lifesaving weekends of fee-waived cat adoptions!
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Frankie

Adopt or Foster a Heartworm Pup

Adopt or Foster a Heartworm Pup
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Adopt Yorbia

Adorable Adoptable: Yorbia

Adorable Adoptable: Yorbia
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Yorbia

Seven points that illustrate why Yorbia should indeed be yours.

Seven points that illustrate why Yorbia should indeed be yours.
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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 seriously a...
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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 dogs look an...
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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 presence is...
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