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7 reasons to be thankful for pets
From making us smile to helping us put things in perspective, we all have countless reasons to be thankful for pets this year and every year.
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Shy bunny finds a friend, all on her own
When Firecracker arrived at the Sanctuary she was scared and covered in mats, but with the help of a new friend she's coming out of her shell.
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Best Friends’ first report on the state of U.S. animal sheltering
Best Friends has issued a report on the most comprehensive animal sheltering data ever assembled
Julie Castle Blog
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Senior cat’s meme helps him find a home
It was tough finding a home for Wilbur, a senior cat with a long medical history, until his disgruntled-looking face made someone fall in love.
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Advocating for pets in your local area
Knowing how decisions are made and who to reach out to for support of funding is an important step in attaining no-kill in your area.
Julie Castle Blog
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Celebrate dogs and adventure with ‘The Pack’
Cheer on your favorite human-dog duo and help pets in need on Amazon Prime Video's new show Friday, November 20.
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6 super seniors for adopt a senior pet month
November is adopt a senior pet month, and we're celebrating by sharing some of our favorite stories about older furry friends.
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Florida shelter takes a leap of faith, finds jobs for cats in need
Program finds "jobs" for Osceola County cats - some from overcrowded conditions - in places where they can work in exchange for food, shelter and safety.
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Foster family takes a chance on a dog in need
For a long time, Kiwi was in and out of adoptive homes due to behavior challenges, but she finally landed with a foster family that never gave up on her.
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Losing your home shouldn’t have to mean losing your pets, too
COVID-19 has the potential to create overcrowding in our animal shelters.
Julie Castle Blog
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Pig picks his person, takes his boss with him
Sometimes we pick our pets, but when Jennifer West came to Best Friends looking for a pig, it happened the other way around.
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Senior cat comforts adopter during cancer treatment
A quirky senior cat named Brigadier is just what the doctor ordered for an adopter who was diagnosed with cancer shortly after bringing him home.
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The next four years
2025 is right around the corner, and we still have a lot of work ahead of us.
Julie Castle Blog
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Purrspectives on pigs from a 22-year-old cat
Meet Meow, the Piggy Paradise mascot at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.
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Senior dog finds a home for her “100th” birthday
Kenya had some challenges in her past, but just before she turned 14, this senior dog found a family.
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