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Sam Junqua and Emma Besier sitting on a couch holding foster kitten with a cat beside them on the armrest

Pro athlete and fiancée score big for kittens

By opening their home (and hearts) to homeless kittens, Sam and Emma are proving t...
Despite moving, family continues to foster kittens
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Josh the dog in his wheelchair in a shallow water feature with a person behind him

Faces of No-Kill: Meet the pink-wheeled pirate pup

With his pink wheelchair, pirate flag, and love of stuffed toys, Josh is showing t...
He's rolling toward happiness
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Book cover for ‘Sophie from Romania’

Book review: ‘Sophie from Romania’

Adopting an anxious dog calls for love, patience, and commitment, but the rewards ...
Commitment to helping Sophie featured in book
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Thelma the dog on a pink blanket

Anxious dog adopted by real-life angels

With love, patience, and a little divine timing, senior dog Thelma now has a heave...
Her life is now all about simple pleasures
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Animal control officer petting a shepherd dog

Sometimes lifesaving happens on the road, not in a shelter

When you do what’s right for an individual animal, everybody wins. What I love ...
Helping pets and their people
Julie Castle Blog
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Two people with Jack and Noah the donkeys, with one of the donkeys kissing one of the people

Meet 2 donkeys who have a lot to say

At Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, Noah and Jack were known for their big voices. N...
They're now living their best donkey lives
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Jeanine leading Chester the pig onto a scale

From pigs to spreadsheets, these 2 volunteers do it all

Volunteers are essential to keep Best Friends Animal Sanctuary running, and Jeanin...
The Sanctuary has become their second home
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Maryanne Pagonis with her hand holding the paw of Magpie the dog

Celebrities honor the pets who touched their lives

During Pet Memorial Month and all year long, we celebrate the joy and love pets br...
Honoring their memories
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Calico cat

Communities come together to give pets second chances

All across the country, Best Friends Network Partners are working together with th...
Creating happy endings for pets
Best Friends Magazine
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Person petting a shepherd dog whose mouth is open and eyes closed in bliss

Kindness shines for pets in need

These stories show that when people come together and get creative, their efforts ...
Bring a smile to your day
Best Friends Magazine
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Coda the brown and white dog with tongue out, outside wearing a harness and leash

W.Va. animal shelter goes from last stop to lifesaving

Kassy Slack and her team are making changes at Harrison County Animal Control and ...
Compassion in action
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Black and white cat on a fluffy pink chair beside a teal pillow

Home and loving it: 4 pet adoption stories

From playful kittens to wise senior dogs, these adoption stories show how pets bri...
See the happiness
Best Friends Magazine
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Rio the dog beside a chain-link fence

A better way to reunite lost pets with their people

Communities are stepping up to get pets back home quickly, easing stress for pets,...
Golden rule for found pets
Best Friends Magazine
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Person holding a Chihuahua rescued from a puppy mill over her shoulder. The dog is tattooed on his ear and is wearing an identification collar.

The simple way to stop puppy mills

Pet sellers keep finding new ways to churn out unhealthy puppies and kittens, and ...
Lessons learned
Best Friends Magazine
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Three people rescuing two dogs in a boat

Hurricane Katrina, 20 years later: What we saw, learned, and how animals fare better today

A solemn remembrance of the catastrophe that changed us all. Twenty years ago t...
Hurricane Katrina was lifechanging for the rescuers and reshaped disaster response within animal welfare itself
Julie Castle Blog

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