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Heather holding Goose the dog

Lucky Goose: Shy pup finds his person

Goose was scared and needed heartworm treatment when he first came to Best Friends, and now he’s living the good life.
Goodbye heartworm, hello love
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A hand reaching down to pet the mama cat with the kittens in the foreground

Cat family finds help at a local construction site

When construction workers spotted a litter of newborn kittens in the middle of their work zone, they made sure they got them somewhere safe.
Read about the team effort
Best Friends Magazine
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Emma hugging Archie the dog  in the back seat of a vehicle

Happy tails from big dogs in their new homes

These dogs recently adopted from Best Friends are living (and loving) extra large.
Big dogs get big love
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Rain the dog lying on a couch upside-down next to a person petting her and working on a laptop

Meet pets rescued from Hurricane Ian

Here are just a few of the more than 370 cats and dogs Best Friends has moved out of Florida since Hurricane Ian hit.
Read their stories
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Three people from Horry County Animal Care Center and Best Friends in a dog kennel, with one person pointing

Reviving the spirit of a South Carolina animal shelter

A county shelter in Conway, South Carolina, was overcrowded, underfunded and suffered from a low save rate until a mentorship with Best Friends inspired lifesaving changes.
See their improvement
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Baby wild rabbit with very large ears

Helping a baby cottontail get back on the bunny trail

This wild baby rabbit was found with signs of neurological trauma, but with help from the Sanctuary rehab team, he’s about to return to the great outdoors.
See his improvement
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Person sleeping beside Bailey the bulldog

6 big dog stereotypes busted

These large dogs remind us that every dog is unique. So, give big dogs a chance.
Get the facts
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Leanne Parker smiling and holding Stannis the cat on her shoulder

Diabetic senior cat finds his place in adopter’s lap

When Leanne visited the Sanctuary, she said she had a good home for a cat with special needs and Stannis took her up on the offer.
Read how they're both adjusting
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Volunteer Heather Mahood holding a tabby and white cat in front of kennels

Rock star volunteer helps hundreds of cats

Volunteer Heather Mahood, who helps the tiniest kittens and wisest senior felines, also has a soft spot for cats with ringworm.
Learn more about her
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Smiling person wearing Best Friends branded clothes next to a dog in a crate in a transport van

Safe harbor for pets in the path of Hurricane Ian

Bringing complete strangers together to form one incredible, lifesaving team.
Read how transport helped
Julie Castle Blog
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Boba the snake on the back of Brianna's neck

5 remarkable reptiles at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary

Have you ever heard of a snuggly snake? How about a ticklish tortoise? Well, the Sanctuary is full of surprises.
Meet some Wild Friends residents
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Person working in the back of a transport van with crates containing cats following Hurricane Ian

Helping pets impacted by Hurricane Ian

Teams work nonstop to assist dogs and cats in Florida shelters
Read the latest
Best Friends Magazine
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Nanami with Orion the dog and both are smiling

6 stories about big love for big dogs

These adopters chose large dogs to join their families and they couldn’t be happier about it.
Showing bigger is better
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Stormy Shafer holding Abby the Siamese cat

Two blind cats, an RV and a happy life

After a difficult goodbye to her blind cat of 17 years, Stormy’s life and RV are again filled with cat purrs, snuggles and songs.
Learn about their life on the road
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Pamela Bryant

Community Voices: Pamela Bryant

At Best Friends, we use our networks to introduce you to advocates like Pamela Bryant, who give back to pets and people in their community.
Read about her beliefs about a community mindset shift
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We will reach no-kill in this country in 2025.

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