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First a dog found confidence, then she found a home

When Ann Perkins came to the Best Friends she was so scared she hid from everyone,...
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From tiny to mighty: Two by Two Rescue helps pets across Alabama

From its beginnings in a garage, this rescue organization grew to save thousands o...
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Why our good intentions might be killing more than 1,000 cats and kittens every day

Proven programs for saving our communities' cats are key to achieving no-kill...
Julie Castle Blog
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Adoption update from the world’s cuddliest cat

Chet always craved affection and now that he has a family of his very own, there&#...
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Two kittens plus three boys equal a house full of love

Kitten siblings Charlie and Roxy landed a new home with a New York family that in-...
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New Mexico shows some big love for its 6,000 at-risk cats

Eight years after the first Best Friends community cat program rolled out in Albuq...
Julie Castle Blog
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Hot off the keyboard: When cats type

The cats at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary have a lot to say, but you may want to b...
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Retired microbiologist volunteers full time with dogs

When Fred Rainey retired in 2016, he couldn't have imagined spending all his ...
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Kitten podcasts, animal control officer vlogs and pet policy town halls, oh my!

Saving our communities' dogs and cats in the COVID-19 era requires the creati...
Julie Castle Blog
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Pulling an all-nighter to welcome newborn puppies

When pregnant Laverne arrived at Best Friends, she was really waddling, but within...
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Weekend away makes a world of difference for energetic young dog

When the COVID-19 pandemic began, Amber and Vince Krzys made it their mission to f...
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Volunteering helps teen’s confidence bloom

Kimberly Lawson her daughter, Julia, a teen with autism, have logged more than 275...
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17 rescued poodles get a fresh start in life

Poodles from a hoarding case come to Best Friends in Atlanta for love, much-needed...
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Three great reads for your inner animal behavior nerd and for any no-kill advocate

Learning to help animals where they are is a cornerstone of the no-kill movement a...
Julie Castle Blog
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Author of 'A Dog’s Purpose' finds new purpose in animal welfare

When longtime animal rescuer Georgia Cameron brought a rescued puppy named Tucker ...
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