Pet Adoption Stories

Dogpool wearing her red outfit with tongue out

Award-winning animals

We bestow totally serious titles on some of the animals at Best Friends in honor o...
And the winners are ...
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Deadpool holding Dogpool

Behind the scenes with Peggy (aka Dogpool)

Meet the canine star of ‘Deadpool & Wolverine,’ who’s helping promote more pet...
Behind the scenes with the superhero sidekick
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Brook the dog wearing a collar and tag

Faces of No-Kill: Pup steals his way into hearts and home

Call 911: Someone stole another heart — a furry, canine someone who didn’t let a s...
Routine leads to his best life
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Orange and white cat in a white kennel

Pet adoption stories to make you feel the love

These recent adoption stories showcase just what it means to bring love home by ad...
See the happy faces
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Multicolored cat with a green and white bed behind her

Endearing pet adoption updates to warm your heart

Check out kitty grooming contests, a lasagna-stealing cat, an adventure-loving pup...
Read their updates
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Child's drawing of Adored the cat with an actual photo of Adored

Kids create works of heart to find pets homes

One woman’s passion project has drawn attention to hundreds of homeless animals ac...
See their works of art
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Anna holding Butters the cat

One-of-a-kind cat’s personality shines after surgery

After undergoing surgery, Butters needed a comfy place to recover. But foster care...
Watch him in action
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Happy child affectionately cradling a pit-bull-type dog's face

Super adoption success: More than 200 pets head home

The Best Friends Super Adoption in Northwest Arkansas brought together more than 3...
Collaboration was key
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Kookie the dog posing with Valentine's Day props

Young mama dog gets serendipitous happy ending

After being found as a pregnant stray in Texas, Kookie’s story comes full circle....
It was meant to be
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David Reilly sitting on a couch with Rex the dog

Faces of No-Kill: Dog springs into new life on 3 legs

After having his leg amputated due to a severe injury, Rex charmed his way into hi...
Now he's living his best life
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Friday the collie kissing Killeen's chin

Collie’s long journey home

This stray-turned-star’s new life is filled with so much fun and joy that it alway...
Now he's a true adventure buddy
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Misty the cat on a patterned cushion with white background

Cat celebrates sweet 16 in loving home

Misty went home just in time for this milestone birthday, highlighting the love an...
Now every day is a celebration
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Nova the calico cat wearing a collar with a blue tag

Faces of No-Kill: Super Nova the cat shines in home

Nova made a stellar transformation thanks to her caregivers and a family who belie...
Now she's finally home
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Magnus the dog in a person's lap

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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Alex on the floor with Ducky the dog

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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