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Blind cat sees the good in everything
Leonsio couldn’t see at all and was skinny and matted when he was found outdoors, but he still sought love and gave it in return.
See how far he's come
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Dog found on highway survives, thrives, and goes home
Karigan was barely alive and couldn’t move after likely being hit by a car, but after lifesaving care and surgery, she’s thriving in her new home.
Now she's living her best life
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Lessons in patience from a puppy
After hip replacement surgery and TLC from foster caregivers, a puppy stands on her own four feet again.
Cricket makes herself at home
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6 smile-worthy pet adoption stories
A country music reunion, a cheesy twosome, and a real Cinderella story are just some of the happy tales about pets recently adopted from Best Friends.
See them with their new families
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Dreams come true for doggy duo with tricky behaviors
It took some extra time to find Yogi and Tank a home that stuck, but now they have a family who understands and loves them as they are.
See how they make it work
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Cat teaches adopter that every day is a gift
Fluff Fluff has a serious heart condition, but that doesn’t stop her from playing, loving, and living life to the fullest.
How her story helped find her a home
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Pets living the good life with new families
From cross-species companions to a happy ending straight out of a script, here are six fun stories about pets who recently went home from Best Friends.
Share in the joy
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The sixth time’s the charm for an energetic dog
Moose’s energy and anxiety proved too much for most people to handle, but today he’s in a home where he’s flourishing.
Now he's flourishing
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Anxious dog goes home with his kindred spirit
Buddy had a strict no-touch policy that couldn’t be broken — until he met his human counterpart.
Now they sleep together every night
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ABC’s ‘Will Trent’ sponsors pet adoptions plus an adorable PSA
ABC and its new hit series 'Will Trent' are celebrating National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day by promoting pet adoptions with a new PSA and by covering pet adoption fees from April 28-30 at select Best Friends Animal Society locations.
Sponsoring adoptions and promoting animal rescue
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Cat’s no-touch preference is no problem for adopter
Lorcan isn’t always comfortable being petted. In his new home, his need for space isn’t just tolerated, it’s celebrated.
See how he fits right in
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Rescued dog and kitten are BFFs
Kitten with an injured paw finds a new best friend in Simon the dog
Watch their friendship blossom
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Elsa Nilsson-Canin embraces the beauty in the beast
Credit a pit bull terrier named Herman for setting Elsa Nilsson-Canin on her lifesaving path with Best Friends.
Her will is her way of giving back.
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Dog gains the courage to trust
A once fearful pup finds safety with a patient, loving family who accepts her for who she is.
See her progress
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Three-legged cat is full of surprises
Dolly Parton’s new family was prepared to make their home accessible to her, and then she showed them how much she could do.
She made herself right at home
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