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A record 284 animals were adopted from the Best Friends Lifesaving Center in New York City in one month.

With time, patience, and TLC, Jax went from a fearful dog who needed a home to a happy pup who’s blossoming with his new person.

Foster volunteer Tyler Lisonbee is an advocate for cats and kittens in Salt Lake City who need extra care and attention.

Reds was feeling blue due to an ear infection when he came to Best Friends, but now he’s basking in love in his new home.

McKamey Animal Center in Tennessee sets an example for lifesaving with its canine-centric programs.

June the cat went from being found alone dragging her back legs to a shelter and then to nightly snuggles in her new home.

Two memoirs by a veterinarian and an activist explore the deep bonds between people experiencing homelessness and their pets who love them.

Betty Grieb offers the puppies at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary lots of TLC to help prepare them for new homes.

Fun, informative and adorable, the world’s largest cat-centric event also connects cats with adopters.

When Michaela met a snuggle enthusiast named Bear, she looked beyond his size, saw his sweetness, and adopted him.

Best Friends’ new Faces of No-Kill series highlights pets who ended up in shelters and are alive and thriving today thanks to shelters embracing no-kill.

Life seemed overwhelming for Taz when he arrived at Best Friends, but now he’s learning how to confidently navigate the world with his new family.

Two souls in search of a better life reach new heights together.

Sara had only had dogs, but an orange cat named Louis is showing her how much fun it can be to share a home with a cat.

The eligible singles at Best Friends in Los Angeles don’t care if you drive a fancy car or how snazzy your clothes are. But if you don’t love dogs, it’s a deal-breaker.