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Top-secret purrspective from an office cat

Meet Svetlana, head of super-secret intelligence at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.
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Work-life purrspective from a barn cat

Meet Leopold, a barn cat who naps on the job at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.
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It's not you, it's me

Let's get real about long-term commitment issues, a testimonial from a pet foster.
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Kittens, community and you

Did you find kittens outside? Learn how you can help.
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Dogtown caregiver, Alaina, with Chaos the dog in the dog park

Video diary of a Dogtown caregiver

Dogtown caregiver, Alaina, introduces us to some of her favorite dogs and we visit one of our dog parks.
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This rooster thinks he's a cat

Timmy the rooster sits if he fits and loves to eat treats off his caregiver's head.
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The matchmaker and the cat with FIV

As pet adoption goes virtual, watch how a New York City cat gets matched up with his new family via a video meet-and-greet.
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Having a ball

Mufasa has mad skills. Watch him jump into the ball pit to find his favorite ball every single time!
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Work from home with a foster pet

Are you working from home these days? If so, now is the perfect time to foster a pet, whether it's for weeks or just a few days.
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Small dogs, big yard

It's no surprise that little dogs love to have big fun! Watch them play and run around ... and around ... and around ... and around.
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My best friend has paws

Elder gentleman Google trotted into Lisa's life when she least expected, showing her love has no age. Now, they're inseparable.
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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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