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A stray kitten with an adorable name and a survivor’s attitude

Little four-month-old black-and-white stray kitten loves life despite his health c...
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A shy dog who refused to make friends with anyone, until he met Megan

Shy, reserved dog makes one friend and slowly begins to trust and open up to other...
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My story: Best Friends volunteers Charlene and Jared Keller

Volunteers from Canada enjoy working with dogs at Best Friends. At home, they volu...
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Best Friends Network spotlight: Bastrop Animal Rescue

Dog love story of two rescued dogs who are very fond of one another who are being ...
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Rosie the badger starts her new life

Wild badger rescued from hazardous materials site goes to Second Chance Wildlife R...
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Poodle learns about life outside a puppy mill

Poodle rescued from a dog breeding facility comes to the Sanctuary where he is get...
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Natural disasters and the no-kill movement

Best Friends and our supporters have helped more than 1,600 dogs and cats after Hu...
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Why everyone loves Friday the cat

Cat born with a spinal deformity left him with weakness in all four limbs. His bac...
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This cat might be a bit wobbly, but her mom doesn’t mind one bit

Cat, rescued after being abandoned in a NYC building, has wobbly cat syndrome (cer...
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Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson: A dog adoption story

Two deserving dogs are adopted into one home. Given celebrity dog names, these two...
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Volunteer Spotlight: Kaelen Haworth

Fashion designer volunteers at Best Friends in SoHo in NYC to care for cats and wa...
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Puppy beats cancer, celebrates bright future

Tests revealed Great Dane puppy had cancer in her lower jaw. She had surgery as tr...
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How a little calico cat left a shelter to become a bookstore cat

Calico feline adopted from Best Friends' NKLA Pet Adoption Center becomes a b...
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Fostering a pet after Hurricane Harvey

People have stepped up to foster pets - dogs and cats - affected by Hurricane Harv...
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Why this Chicagoan loves to adopt dogs with special needs

Chicago woman loves to provide homes for pets with special needs. She recently ado...
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