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Rowena the calico cat wearing a donut eCollar wlying next to Binx the black cat

Cats tackle life’s challenges together

When they came to Best Friends, Rowena and Binx had more than their fair share of ...
Things looking up for them both
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Crowd of people outside the New York City adoption event

NYC pets go from shelter to homes

Nearly 60 dogs and cats went home from Animal Care Centers of NYC in a single week...
Learn about this huge success
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A group of people outside the Sevier County Animal Shelter in Utah

No-kill in Sevier County: A big win for dogs and cats

Shelby Jackman made it her mission to bring her rural county shelter in Utah to no...
Establishing a network for lifesaving
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Vintage photo of Sharon St. Joan holding a bird of prey with cliffs and a beautiful sky in the background

Looking back: How Best Friends’ Wild Friends began

For orphaned and injured wildlife, Wild Friends is a place to recover before retur...
The history of Wild Friends from Best Friends co-founder Sharon St. Joan
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The face of a brown tabby cat

Heartwarming updates from adopted pets in new homes

A cuddly cat, a doting dog, and more pets are basking in the love of their new fam...
Celebrate with them
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Troy the dog lying on the floor of a room with two other dogs

Super volunteers for animals

Best Friends NOVA volunteers support dogs and cats from the comfort of their own h...
Read about the virtual volunteering
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Smiling person behind an aging black and white pit-bull-type dog who is smiling

Insuring dog lovers

New laws protect people in Illinois from being denied homeowners or renters insura...
Learn more
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Spots the dog being hugged by his adopter

Pet adoption stories that will make your day

From kids and their new kitties to an anniversary adoption, these sweet updates wi...
Share in their joy
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Three kittens swaddled in gray and orange cloths

‘Purrito’ kitten, then and now

Meeko is all grown up and still a celebrity — in his own home....
See how he's grown
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Mark Wahlberg with the dog who is the star in the "Arthur the King" movie at the premier

All roads lead home

Upcoming film 'Arthur the King' is inspiration to adopt a pet....
Read more about the film
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Smiling husky dog on a leash

Stories of kindness and care toward animals

From the power of photos to the magic of a good haircut, these animal lovers are m...
Bring a smile to your face
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Group of Southwest Airlines Southwest Animal Transport Team (SWATT) members holding puppies beside the open door of an airplane

Rescuing animals, one flight at a time

The SWATT program has been creating rescue-friendly skies through Southwest Airlin...
A great resource for homeless pets
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Cobra the English bulldog with a smiling person behind him and a toy ball in front of him

Familiar ‘Fido’ faces at Best Friends

Dogtown hosts dogs of all shapes and sizes, including purebred and “designer” dogs...
Some of these faces may surprise you
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Cover of the book, "Gifts From a Feral Cat: A Story of Love, Loss, and Miracles"

Book review: ‘Gifts From a Feral Cat’

In this gentle and wise tale, a woman and her neighbors find their lives transform...
Book features the power of love and connection
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Helping animal shelter staff handle disease outbreaks

Best Friends’ national shelter medicine team guides animal welfare organizations t...
Animals' lives saved
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