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A dog on a leash walking in the foam

Fi, foam, and fun for dogs

Best Friends and Fi are teaming up to keep pets safe with GPS collars and microchi...
Celebrating connection and community
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Pug mix type dog wearing a green collar on an orange chair

7 ways to promote pet adoption without being pushy

You can be the reason a pet goes from homeless to home — one conversation, one fri...
Help bring love home
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Keala Richter sitting on the ground beside Phoenix and Thumbelina the rabbits

Skittish bunny goes from panic to peace

Phoenix came to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary scared of pretty much everything. Bu...
And now he's helping another bunny buddy
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Princess the cat wearing a protective e-collar

Life’s a fairy tale for once-gravely-injured cat

After overcoming trauma and a long recovery from surgery, Princess found her happy...
Becomes a "foster win"
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Person cradling a cat in her arms

No-kill is inevitable — the Magnolia State is showing us how

Mississippi communities are writing the blueprint for no-kill. They’re showing us ...
Mississippi is making lifesaving possible despite all odds
Julie Castle Blog
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Tan and white dog with upright ears smiling

Texas shelter redefining what it means to help pets

Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter is taking creative approaches to help pe...
Shelter raises the no-kill bar in Texas
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Kieran Corrigan with another person and a dog

Running Grand to Grand for homeless pets

Through 171 miles of desert terrain, the Best Friends team is running with heart a...
Running for something bigger than a finish line
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Two children holding Sarah the kitten

Birthday girl celebrates with kitten adoption

Nothing says “best birthday ever” quite like adopting a furry friend — but for one...
Best birthday ever
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Flora the tabby cat lying on a bed in a sunbeam

How a cat named Flora got her second chance

When Flora landed at Best Friends with 84 other cats, she was cautious and shy — b...
Cerebellar hypoplasia doesn't slow her down
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Two people with a dog holding a "Our first family photo" sign in front of a Bone Dry Roofing backdrop with a dog mascot

Pet lifesaving is up, but shelters need help

Mid-year data shows shelters are saving more lives, and Indianapolis Animal Care S...
Community support is essential
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Williamson County Animal Shelter plaque in front of dog kennels

The communities rewriting what’s possible for pets in shelters

When we face challenges head on –– and succeed –– we celebrate those wins with pla...
Celebrating lifesaving wins with plaques
Julie Castle Blog
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Cover of the book, "This Dog Will Change Your Life"

Book review: ‘This Dog Will Change Your Life’

In this literary celebration of the human-animal bond, longtime canine photographe...
Book celebrates the human-animal bond
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Lucky the cat sitting on a wooden floor

Faces of No-Kill: Cat thrives after surviving wildfires

After escaping the L.A. wildfires with burned paws and singed whiskers, Lucky went...
Now he's a lucky cat with a lucky family
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Two people, one holding a cat and one holding a dog

Shelter pet lifesaving is up 19% — but that’s only half the story

We are gaining ground, but we need you in the fight. For many of us, statistics...
By working together, lives are saved
Julie Castle Blog
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Kittens with a mama cat in a crate

Where copious kitten cuteness meets lifesaving care

Every cat begins life as a tiny, vulnerable fluffball. Check out a few adorable fa...
Serious and rewarding business
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