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Artists spread joy and highlight homeless pets
The team of artists at Art While Apart give pets of all shapes and sizes the model treatment with colorful, cute, and eye-catching illustrations.
See their work
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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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From a dog out of time, to having the time of his life
After Brutus ended up on the euthanasia list, he came to Best Friends, beat heartworm disease in a foster home, and then found love.
Read Brutus' story
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A setback in lifesaving and what it means
The number of cats and dogs killed in U.S. shelters increased in 2021.
See why
Julie Castle Blog
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Once grumpy cat finally gets his day in the sun
Archie was seeing red when he arrived at Best Friends, but with a lot of help and a little time the handsome orange tabby found a home where all he has to do is be himself.
Read how they adapted
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2022 animal shelter crisis impact: Dallas Animal Services
DAS fights to serve its community, maintain a slipping save rate and keep staff healthy.
Read how Dallas shelter adapts to current animal shelter crisis
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An urgent call to action
We need your help.
Julie Castle Blog
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Shy cat finds her perfect match after months of medical ups and downs
Spitfire’s foster person nursed her through seizures and shyness, and when it was time for her to be adopted, couldn’t let her go.
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Best Friends Network partners awarded grants for their resiliency
Best Friends and Maddie's Fund® jointly award $5,000 resiliency grants in recognition of our partners' creativity and perseverance.
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Housing the homeless: Partnership benefits both pets and people
A three-way partnership involving Catholic Charities Eastern Washington, SpokAnimal and Best Friends pools resources and expertise to save the lives of both people and pets.
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Pandemic pets: Where are they now?
Catching up with families who adopted cats and dogs last year during the coronavirus pandemic
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Preventing crisis in our nation’s shelters
We need a Katrina-level outpouring of support from the public to bring an end to the crisis happening in our nation's shelters.
Julie Castle Blog
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5 acts of kindness from animal-loving heroes
Read about five animal-loving individuals and what they are doing to help animals near them.
Best Friends Magazine
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Film student’s dream about adopting an orange tabby comes true
A grumpy, itchy cat isn't everyone's dream pet, but Betsy is just what her adopter was looking for.
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Senior Chihuahua struts his best self on the Upper West Side
A sensitive, quirky Chihuahua teaches his foster mom how to live life in the present.
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