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Fearless kitten meets life’s challenges head-on
With a difficult first two months behind her, Valentina shakes off adversity for a bright future and a home of her own.
Read about her care
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Kitten seizes life on two legs
Benedict’s hind legs are paralyzed due to spina bifida, but that doesn’t stop him from loving life in his new home.
Meet this foster-win
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10 advocacy wins for the animals
Good news for dogs and cats across the country.
See some 2022 highlights
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Joining forces to save a newborn kitten
Best Friends medical team and volunteers team up to save a struggling, days-old kitten.
Winter gets twice the love and care
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A cat who works from home
Krueger calls True Leaf Seed Company his home, and he has worked wonders for employee morale, just by being himself.
Read about this working cat
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A ‘senior’ shelter cat’s secret
Otto the cat was so ragged and unhealthy looking that the staff judged him to be an old man until they took a closer look.
Read about his transformation
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Streetwise help for people and their pets
Ruff Haven Crisis Sheltering, formed in the midst of the pandemic, is blazing trails in Utah with new, innovative community sheltering services.
Keeping people and their pets together
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Tiny but mighty: a kitten’s journey
Born with three legs, Smooches came to Best Friends for special care when she was just days old.
Watch this foster-win
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Couple goes the distance to adopt shy cat
Leslie and Keith drove from Reno to Salt Lake City to adopt a cat they can’t touch, but love all the same.
Read how she's fitting in
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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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Dog has two legs, unlimited supply of love
Daisy went from a shelter to a home with an adopter who can’t get enough of her endless smiles.
See Daisy in action
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4 animal stories to inspire
When these pets needed help, they found it through a Best Friends Network Partner.
Read about their successes
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Lessons from one blind dog led adopters to another
When a retired couple on vacation met a blind dog named Float, they knew their past experience would help provide him with a home where he would thrive.
See how he fit in
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Senior Shih Tzu goes from down on her luck to a place in the sun
Roxy arrived at Best Friends with matted hair, an ear infection, bladder stones and major dental issues, but after help from the medical team she’s finally feeling good again.
Ready Roxy's story
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Two volunteers, helping animals in countless ways
From transporting pets to fostering cats, Alida and Gary Oldham are always ready to help.
Read how they help
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