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Magnanimous dog blossoms in foster care
Magnus’ foster caregivers showed this senior dog just how wonderful life can be.
Now his spirit shines
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Life is just ducky for once-shy pup
Find out how Ducky’s dedicated adopters took her from fearful to free.
Now she enjoys adventures
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Faces of No-Kill: Senior dog is lucky in love
Katrina and Jack knew Lucky Charm was the dog for them, but the timing wasn't right to adopt — until it was, and then they couldn't wait another day.
It was meant to be
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An extra-large, extra-floofy canine birthday surprise
When Val and Ty Hardin volunteered at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, they never anticipated going home with 200 pounds of canine companions.
Bringing home a double dose of love
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Opening heart to new dog is adopter’s antidote to grief
After her dog of 16 years passed, Mackenzie found sweet, happy Nikki and turned loss into a new beginning.
Now they're on a new journey together
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These pets are home and loving it
Recent adoption stories showcase Hamburglar the cat’s new friend, a charmed life for a sweet senior dog, and a variety of aww-dorable foster wins.
Read about them
Best Friends Magazine
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Sunny pet adoption updates to brighten your day
Read all about 100-pound dog zoomies, playful puppy antics, and a super-charged cat purr.
Read about the new families
Best Friends Magazine
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From Times Square with love
Pop-up event in New York City spreads the message to help get pets out of shelters and into homes.
See some puppies and familiar faces
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Killing in shelters would end if 6% more people adopted
Best Friends takes over Times Square to bring love home.
Help get more dogs and cats out of shelters and into homes
Julie Castle Blog
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Spirited stray dog loses leg but gains a new home
When the word went out that Koda needed a foster home following surgery, Kylie volunteered and, as it turns out, brought the boy home for good.
Now they're a happy family
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Faces of No-Kill: Homeless dog gets storybook ending
After working with trainers to channel her energy and intelligence, Kimchi met the family she was destined to join.
She's now home
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Diana Ross the dog finds her endless love
Ain’t no mountain high enough to keep a once-stray dog from getting to a new home, thanks to a dedicated foster caregiver.
Second time’s a charm
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Faces of No-Kill: Injury won’t keep playful kitten down
An accident left Bubba’s jaw severely injured, but this tiny tabby never lost his fun-loving spirit.
Read how he bounces back
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Life on 3 legs doesn't slow down perky pup
Boone’s journey home included a life-changing surgery and a dedicated foster volunteer who guided him through recovery.
He becomes a foster win
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Faces of No-Kill: Dog survives abuse, lands new home
Neo was rescued from a cruelty case and held as evidence in a shelter for nearly 500 days. Today, he’s a much-loved part of his new family.
Now he's living the good life
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