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5 sweet updates from Best Friends Network partners

From pet reunions to marriage proposals to birthday celebrations, good things are ...
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’Tis the season: As giving to animal charities increases, so does impact

The growing generosity and attention we’re seeing from the public is helping anima...
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The animal shelter that’s not a shelter at all 

Best Friends Pet Resource Center in Northwest Arkansas, coming in 2022, is a first...
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The myth of the perfect pet adoption

Conversation-based pet adoptions are saving more lives than the traditional proces...
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Companies that give to the animals

Check out the businesses that partner with Best Friends to support saving animals’...
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Critically injured kitten gets help when she needed it most

When a vet tech saw a kitten get hit by a car, she pulled over to help and contact...
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Kitty goes from scaredy-cat to snuggle bug

Oreo was afraid of everything when she first arrived at Best Friends in New York, ...
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A once-upon-a-time grumpy cat finds a best friend

Chloe made it clear when she came to Best Friends that she was not interested in l...
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10-minute kitten break

Take a deep breath, press play, and feel the stress melting away with each adorabl...
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Pets adopted from Best Friends: Where are they now?

Updates and stories from the homes of four beloved, adopted pets....
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5 pet stories that are 100% guaranteed to make you smile

Stories about incredible people who stepped up to make a big difference in pets’ l...
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Along came Dolly: Mama dog goes from shelter to home

Pit bull terrier lost her home and landed in a shelter, but now life is better tha...
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10 (out of a million) reasons to be grateful for pets

This holiday season, take a moment to appreciate the many ways that pets make a di...
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Treat your dog to a ‘barkuterie board’ this holiday season

The holidays mean good food for you and your pets, so here’s how to make a special...
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Cats with FeLV give new family comforting company

Ken and Java were just what their new people needed after a tough year....
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