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Pets adopted from Best Friends: Where are they now?
Updates and stories from the homes of four beloved, adopted pets.
Best Friends Magazine
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5 pet stories that are 100% guaranteed to make you smile
Stories about incredible people who stepped up to make a big difference in pets’ lives
Best Friends Magazine
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Along came Dolly: Mama dog goes from shelter to home
Pit bull terrier lost her home and landed in a shelter, but now life is better than ever.
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10 (out of a million) reasons to be grateful for pets
This holiday season, take a moment to appreciate the many ways that pets make a difference in our lives.
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Treat your dog to a ‘barkuterie board’ this holiday season
The holidays mean good food for you and your pets, so here’s how to make a special treat for your favorite dog.
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Cats with FeLV give new family comforting company
Ken and Java were just what their new people needed after a tough year.
Best Friends Magazine
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Loving a shy dog just the way he is
A once-fearful dog slowly learns to trust, with the help of a very kind and understanding adopter.
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Fifth grader becomes dog foster phenomenon
The Masons see fostering dogs as a family affair, but fifth grader Kai is at the center of helping big dogs and puppies thrive.
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Adopted dogs are veteran’s new best friends
Two once-homeless dogs are changing life for a U. S. Marine Corps veteran.
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8 warm and fuzzy pet adoption updates
Check out our favorite recent updates about pets living the good life in their new homes.
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No-kill could be the new normal in Grady County, Georgia
Grady Country Animal Shelter used to have one of the lowest save rates in Georgia, but today a rescue group and a Best Friends grant help its save rate soar
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Birds, bunnies and snakes, oh my: 8 wild animal rescue stories
Meet a few of the birds, bunnies, snakes and squirrels saved this year at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.
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There’s a fungus among us and it’s OK
A building at the Sanctuary has recently been transformed into a special place for cats with ringworm.
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Bacteriotherapy puts kitten on the road to health
When a kitten just couldn’t seem to beat his belly troubles, a veterinarian found the remedy the led him to love and happiness in a new home.
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Best Friends receives Utah Top Workplaces award and leadership award
Best Friends receives Utah Top Workplaces and CEO leadership awards from the Salt Lake Tribune.
Julie Castle Blog
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