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Who rescued whom?

Sweet ‘who rescued who' story of a man who lost his beloved dog but finds another perfect canine companion to help him recover from a broken heart.
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Birthday celebration for Google the dog

Two Best Friends volunteers and supporters throw a special birthday party for a senior dog named Google they fell in love with at the Sanctuary.
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Zizou: Homeless dog to Instagram dog

Zizou the ‘weredog' is an animal star on Instagram. Adopted from Best Friends in Atlanta, this sweet senior poodle inspires people to adopt a pet.
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Best Friends Network spotlight: Friends of Strays

Friends of Strays in Florida helps a street dog find a home with a woman who is involved with SailFuture, a residential program for teenage boys.
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My story: Best Friends volunteer Catherine Welch

Saint Michael's College staff and faculty visit the Sanctuary for a volunteer service trip. Catherine Welch is interviewed about their experience.
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Making a dog’s wish list come true

Dying dog with aggressive form of mammary cancer called inflammatory carcinoma enjoys experiences and adventures on her bucket list / wish list.
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Community cats lawyer up

American Bar Association committee passes resolution encouraging uniform laws and policies about trap-neuter-return (TNR) and shelter-neuter-return (SNR).
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Saying goodbye to Willie Boy

Former Michael Vick dog Willie Boy passed away. He received specialized care, treatment and love at Best Friends Sanctuary, and we will miss him greatly.
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Saving a former pack horse

Pack horse, rescued from reservation near the Grand Canyon and brought to Coconino Humane Association, comes to Best Friends for more rehabilitation.
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Tabby cat tackles world on two legs

Tabby cat uses his back legs to get around, much like a kangaroo does. This doesn't slow him down in the least; he enjoys life to the fullest.
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Inspired by kittens

Two kittens with a neurological condition called cerebellar hypoplasia help girl with cerebral palsy gain confidence and become an advocate for them.
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Nothing can stop this dog from loving life

Stray dog hit by a car sustains injuries that require surgery, but nothing stops this girl from loving life and embracing her bright future.
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‘I’m not killing cats every day anymore’

Cats are no longer being killed in Cobb County (near Atlanta), Georgia, where a stray cat program has been implemented at the animal shelter.
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Breaking the cycle of dog OCD

Dog with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) receives training and enrichment, including food puzzles, toys, outings, calming music and treibball.
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Snack time with Tommy the terrier

Caregiver uses snacks to help a super shy terrier get some help with socialization. This enrichment helps the timid dog become more adoptable.
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Best Friends Animal Society - Save Them All

We will reach no-kill in this country in 2025.

Best Friends, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (tax ID# 23-7147797), operates the nation’s largest sanctuary for homeless animals and provides adoption, spay/neuter, and educational programs.

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