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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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Helping pets impacted by Hurricane Ian
Teams work nonstop to assist dogs and cats in Florida shelters
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5 feel-good animal stories
These five stories from shelters and rescue organizations across the country are surefire pick-me-ups.
See their good news
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From cat curious to fans of felines
Peanut Butter the cat shows a kind couple how much fun it can be to have a feline in your life.
They all hit the jackpot
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Help for homeless pets in a grieving community
Volunteer requests assistance following the tragic school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.
People step up to help
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5 random acts of kindness toward animals
From a rugby team helping a dog in need to a horse whose paintings are helping former racehorses, these stories prove the power of kindness.
Enjoy these 'feel good' stories
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How one family helped save 20 dogs (and counting)
A busy Houston family of five makes time to foster homeless pets and memorializes each one in a paw print memory book.
Read how the whole family helps
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Husky mix gets help just when he needed it the most
Time was already running out for Hank when he arrived at the shelter, but the team that helped save his life was closer than anyone could have imagined.
Read how fostering helps
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Surgical superstar volunteers help with pet spay/neuter
More Houston pets are being spayed or neutered each week, thanks to help from an amazing volunteer team.
See the different ways they help
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Rallying for Fergus
A special foster event helped a dog named Fergus get heartworm treatment and a home.
Read Fergus' story
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From a dog out of time, to having the time of his life
After Brutus ended up on the euthanasia list, he came to Best Friends, beat heartworm disease in a foster home, and then found love.
Read Brutus' story
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5 men making a difference for homeless pets
This Father’s Day, tip your hat to the men in your community who are helping pets in their own way.
Read about their efforts
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5 amazing acts of animal-loving kindness
These everyday heroes are making the world a better place for animals across the country.
Read for a smile
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Dog inspires radio DJ to promote pet adoption on the air
Erik Smith and ‘Best Friends Friday’ on 100.3 FM The Bull in Houston help pets go home, thanks to a special dog named Nash.
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7 animal super moms for a marvelous Mother’s Day
From kittens and puppies to baby goats, horses and mice, we’re celebrating all kinds of animal moms this Mother’s Day.
A mother's love shown in many species
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