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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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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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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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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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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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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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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...
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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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Calling all animal services professionals and lifesaving revolutionaries!

Best Friends and Southern Utah University have partnered once again to offer an on...
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Pint-size equines living large

When pranksters Maisy the donkey and Fury the miniature horse are adopted together...
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Shy mama dog Marble learns about love

As a stray dog Marble evaded people at every turn, but these days she's learn...
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10 creative ways to promote your foster pet

From capturing them snoozing to taking them out on the town, showing the world how...
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Lessons from Delaware’s journey to become the first no-kill state for dogs and cats

The state of Delaware has sustained no-kill status for the second year in a row by...
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