Pet Adoption Stories

NKLA cat volunteer Mollie holding a rooster

Our "Best Friend" Honored Volunteer: Mollie L.

Volunteering with our cats at the NKLA pet adoption center for more than a year, M...
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Rainbow's pot of gold

Senior special needs dog brings joy to retired couple
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Volunteer Spotlight - Hiromi Norbata

Meet Hiromi, one of our most dedicated volunteers!
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Fifth Avenue pop-up helps pets find homes

Empty storefront turns into a great place for New Yorkers to meet adoptable pets.
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Best Friends makes new friends in NYC

New York pride parade is a chance to spread the word about Saving Them All.
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Best Friends salutes America’s servicemen and women

Pets and patriots win, starting on Independence Day
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The space to save more lives

Newly remodeled pet adoption center welcomes visitors.
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Our "Best Friend" Honored Volunteer: Todd R.

One of our most dedicated volunteers, Todd R has completed every training we offer...
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Best Friends & Los Angeles Animal Services Partner to Offer $10 Adoptions and Tips to Keep Pets SafeThroughout the Holiday

#Freedom100 Promotion to Save Lives During July 4th Weekend

Best Friends & Los Angeles Animal Services Partner to Offer $10 Adoptions and Tip...
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Our "Best Friend" Honored Volunteer: Paulina G.

Volunteering for three years, Paulina has been a tremendous help to our dog care t...
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A love connection at the Skechers shoe launch

Adopted dog now lives in the lap(s) of luxury.
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Best Friends Animal Society to Crown Senior Prom King & Queen

Best Friends Animal Society to Crown "Senior Prom" King & Queen

Adoptable Dogs & Cats Compete to Kick Off Month-Long Adoption Promotion
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A scrappy Prince finds his ‘castle’ in Connecticut

In this fairy tale, a special little dog finds his perfect royal family, and does ...
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Volunteer Austin Delos Santos holding two small dogs

Our "Best Friend" Honored Volunteer: Austin Delos Santos

Austin, who always has a smile on his face, is a huge help to our dog team
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Are these dogs just “playing hard-to-get”?

Yes, and they're totally worth it. Say hello to Best Friends–New York's adoptable ...
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