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Persian cat with dirty fur, runny eyes and nose, stenotic nares (closed nostril openings), and teeth problems gets help and is then adopted.

Deaf senior dog, with a benign mass on her ear and skin allergies, receives medical help and is then fostered and adopted. Read the sweet story.

Best Friends animal adoption specialist Lauren Kehoe explains why dog adoption is so rewarding by sharing two of her favorite adoption stories.

Paralyzed, incontinent kitten and another kitten who battled a parasitic infection and lost muscle mass in his legs receive physical therapy.

Three red-eyed albino rabbits are adopted by one family who fell for their sweet and gentle personalities.

Enjoy photos of Captain Cowpants, a rescued pit bull therapy dog, who helped change discriminatory laws that were unfair to dogs of certain breeds.

Dog has X-rays and echocardiogram to determine cause of her loud heart murmur: pulmonic stenosis. Veterinary cardiology specialist performs surgery.

Two senior dogs receive treatment for flea dermatitis: diet changes and a strict regimen of antibiotics, ear flushes, fish oils and medicated baths.

Valentine's Day dog adoption event in Chinatown helps dogs from Best Friends Lifesaving Center in New York City and partner organizations find homes.

Shy dog gains confidence, becoming more playful and affectionate, due to the love of his foster family. Read about his transformation.

Valentine's Day photos of dogs, horses, birds, cats and guinea pigs celebrating love.

Read a sweet, heartwarming story about two rescue horses adopted into one home and a third adopted into another.

Cat declawing can cause problems for cats, such as joint stiffness, behavioral challenges, loss of ability to climb and balance. It is cruel.

Dog and cat foster home volunteers help save pets at the Harris County Animal Shelter in Houston, Texas.

Read 19 fun facts about potbellied pigs (for example, they are very affectionate) to celebrate the Year of the Pig.