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In honor of National Dog Day, read these five stories about dogs who inspired and changed the lives of their adopters forever

How a kitty with scabies went through a transformation worthy of a fairy tale, thanks to the magic of love (and medicine).

Frankie is deaf and can't see well, but he loves people so much he can barely contain his excitement.

Shelters seek foster homes to help weather this summer's kitten season.

When Marmaduke arrived, he had pressure sores and very little muscle in his back legs, but with room to move now, he's getting stronger every day.

Foster volunteers from Angel City Pit Bulls in Los Angeles share practical advice to help novice kitten foster caregivers learn the ropes quickly

West Valley City Animal Services has been no-kill for years and now the shelter is supporting others so they can get there, too.

Riley is too shy to talk in front of us at the Parrot Garden, but she tries out all the new words she's learning when she thinks no one is listening.

Bear spend much of his life in and out of shelters, but he fit right into his new life with Brandon and a dog brother who looks just like him.

When Fenway needed a companion to help build her confidence, Stax was the perfect dog for the job and he's loving his new friend.

Newborn kittens and their momma overcome the odds and a case of ringworm in northwest Arkansas.

A guide to discovering the spiritual agreements between our souls and those of our animal companion

In honor of International Cat Day on August 8, we're sharing some of our favorite cat stories of the year.

A memoir of the transformative power of loving dogs

When Ann Perkins came to the Best Friends she was so scared she hid from everyone, but through hand-target training she learned the world isn't so scary after all.