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Changing a cat lover’s mind about spaying and neutering

Coordinator of Columbus Community Cats Project in Columbus, Georgia, convinces man...
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Meeting new people while volunteering with pets

Three Best Friends cat care volunteers, who clean cat carriers, feed kittens, help...
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The subtle art of retraining a horse for riding

Story of an extremely introverted, frightened, unrideable horse who is receiving c...
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Why one good pit bull terrier mix deserves another

After their adopted pit bull died, Utah family adopts another wonderful senior pit...
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Adopter makes it her mission to give a small senior dog a wonderful life

Woman adopts loving small senior dog, later diagnosed with Cushing's disease,...
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New York special-needs pets get adopted

Special needs pets for adoption event in New York helps dogs and cats find new hom...
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How a single cat became boss of the Best Friends mailroom

Abner loves being an 'only cat.' He does not enjoy the company of other ...
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Little dog with special needs wins big

Little dog with a neuro problem gets medical treatment he needs to manage his seiz...
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How a three-legged pit bull brought joy to a young girl

Three-legged pit bull terrier dog provides emotional support and companionship to ...
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How a scared dog found the courage to be loved

A scared dog does very well in his foster home, making great progress in overcomin...
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Scared cats rescued from national park

Cat and her kitten are rescued from Zion National Park. TNR is not an option for t...
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Thank you, NRG Arena!

Best Friends has just wrapped up Hurricane Harvey animal rescue, sheltering and re...
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Volunteers help with a fishy situation

Volunteers help the koi fish at the Sanctuary, testing water and taking notes abou...
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Peekaboo the cat trades sneezes for purrs

Cat with chronic upper respiratory infection is finally feeling better after nebul...
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A very special year for Strut Your Mutt

Strut Your Mutt, a Best Friends' sponsored dog walk event, was held in 14 cit...
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