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Samantha Bell, Best Friends’ cat expert, explains how if you’ve interacted with a feline, you’ve trained a cat.

Best Friends is leveraging the power of networking and peer mentoring to engage organizations and help save lives.

When Cash temporarily lost his sight, he became extra nervous about being petted — but his friends are helping him slowly open back up.

Best Friends volunteers go into shelters for a full day of doing whatever the shelter staff need help with the most.

Lorcan isn’t always comfortable being petted. In his new home, his need for space isn’t just tolerated, it’s celebrated.

Jovie nearly lost her leg to cancer, but now she’s healthy and happy in her new home — and preparing for a new career as a therapy dog.

Simon’s shyness was keeping him from getting adopted, but when he spotted the family he wanted, he made sure they weren’t leaving without him.

Local volunteers play a key role in how Best Friends programs serve dogs, cats, and their people.

Canelo doesn’t get around well and he’s incontinent, but thanks to special therapies and lots of playtime he’s growing stronger each day.

Senior cat Suzie came to Best Friends looking and feeling worse for the wear, but today she’s feeling better and loving her new home.

Butterfly used to run for cover if a person got too close, but with help from her roommate and caregivers, she’s really grown into her name.

Get ready to cheer for these dogs and cats recently adopted from Best Friends.

These stories about dogs, cats, and a unicorn (yes, you read that right) are sure to lift your spirits.

Get ready to smile (and maybe have a few tissues handy) because these stories are sure to get tails wagging and purrs rumbling.

Meet Pepper, an athletic, larger-than-life dog, and Fernie, who is none of the above.