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Person wearing an elf outfit holding a puppy who is licking her face, beside the pile of toys

Christmas with the animals at Best Friends

Watch dogs and cats discover the presents donated to them from kind gift-givers all across the land.
Watch the videos
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Person wearing a Save Them All T-shirt holding two kittens on their arm

Heartwarming animal stories that made 2024 shine

The most-read stories of the year on bestfriends.org showcase the lifesaving work happening for animals across the country.
Read their emotional stories
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Ziggy and Fleury the kid and goat

Watch: Joy to your world from Best Friends Animal Society

Celebrate the holidays with joyful animals and see how your kindness makes a lifesaving difference.
Animals bring joy all year long
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Cat standing next to a chalkboard sign that says, Thankful for boxes

Giving thanks with the animals at Best Friends

Celebrate gratitude for everything from a tiny skateboard to crunchy leaves and cardboard boxes with animals at the Sanctuary.
Sanctuary animals offer their thanks
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People petting a large white dog

Why people love dogs — and they love us right back

Canine cognition expert Brian Hare, who’s featured in Netflix’s Inside the Mind of a Dog, explains just how unique our relationship with dogs is.
How dogs became ‘human’s best friend’
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Amra and Rhonda the dogs beside a pick-up truck at Dogtown

40 fun facts about Best Friends Animal Society

Celebrate Best Friends’ 40th anniversary with little-known fun facts about the Sanctuary, the animals, and the people who started it all.
Learn more
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Dogpool wearing her red outfit with tongue out

Award-winning animals

We bestow totally serious titles on some of the animals at Best Friends in honor of Peggy, canine star in “Deadpool & Wolverine.”
And the winners are ...
Best Friends Magazine
Child's drawing of Adored the cat with an actual photo of Adored

Kids create works of heart to find pets homes

One woman’s passion project has drawn attention to hundreds of homeless animals across the country, all while teaching children about pet adoption.
See their works of art
Best Friends Magazine
Officer Ben the brown dog outside wearing a blue leash

Dog’s overnight antics caught on camera

Discover how Officer Ben went from homeless pup to canine security guard to beloved family pet.
His great escape
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Adored the cat in front of Santa

Holiday cheer: Watch dogs and cats open their gifts

Cats and dogs pounce onto the holiday spirit at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.
Watch their fun
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Pumpkin the cat wearing an autumnal colored bow surrounded by fall-colored leaves

Pumpkin the cat celebrates his season

It’s autumn now, and you know what that means: the perfect time for Pumpkin.
Who needs pumpkin spice when you have Pumpkin the cat?
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A person and dog in a green canoe on the water in front of a rock overcropping

Dogs find treasure at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary

Photo essay explores dogs taking a dip in waters rumored to hide ancient riches and how they end up discovering something even better.
Is Montezuma’s gold hidden at the Sanctuary?
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Black and white dog licking lips after tasting a Frosty Paws from a white cup being held by a person's hand

Volunteers deliver cool treats to Dogtown pups

Get the canine-approved recipe that makes the dogs bark for joy, especially on hot days.
Make them yourself
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Venus the dog running outside in the red sand with ears flopping and tongue out

The Secret to Happiness, a poem by Venus the dog

A poignant poem for the times, as told by a playful pup at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.
Read Venus' words of wisdom
Best Friends Magazine
AI-generated artwork of a tortoiseshell cat on a rainbow hill with white clouds in a pink sky background

World's first AI artwork generated by cats

Yes, cats have always loved keyboards. Now our cats are creating AI art to get themselves adopted.
See the art. Meet the artists
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