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From cat curious to fans of felines
Peanut Butter the cat shows a kind couple how much fun it can be to have a feline in your life.
They all hit the jackpot
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Help for homeless pets in a grieving community
Volunteer requests assistance following the tragic school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.
People step up to help
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How one family helped save 20 dogs (and counting)
A busy Houston family of five makes time to foster homeless pets and memorializes each one in a paw print memory book.
Read how the whole family helps
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Husky mix gets help just when he needed it the most
Time was already running out for Hank when he arrived at the shelter, but the team that helped save his life was closer than anyone could have imagined.
Read how fostering helps
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Surgical superstar volunteers help with pet spay/neuter
More Houston pets are being spayed or neutered each week, thanks to help from an amazing volunteer team.
See the different ways they help
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Rallying for Fergus
A special foster event helped a dog named Fergus get heartworm treatment and a home.
Read Fergus' story
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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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5 men making a difference for homeless pets
This Father’s Day, tip your hat to the men in your community who are helping pets in their own way.
Read about their efforts
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Dog inspires radio DJ to promote pet adoption on the air
Erik Smith and ‘Best Friends Friday’ on 100.3 FM The Bull in Houston help pets go home, thanks to a special dog named Nash.
Learn more
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7 animal super moms for a marvelous Mother’s Day
From kittens and puppies to baby goats, horses and mice, we’re celebrating all kinds of animal moms this Mother’s Day.
A mother's love shown in many species
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Rambunctious dog lands a just-right home
A young German shepherd with overwhelming energy fits right into her new family.
Read Mila's story
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4 volunteers helping animals in unique ways
From teaching cats to “talk,” to creating videos that inspire others to get involved, these volunteers prove there are many ways to support pets in shelters.
Meet these volunteer dynamos
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Kitten showers help shelters prepare for kitten season
Best Friends teams up with shelters from coast to coast to collect supplies and recruit foster volunteers just in time for kitten season.
See how communities stepped up
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Senior dog with a heart of gold now has a new home
A big, black senior dog named Patch needed heartworm treatment and a new home, and eventually he got both
See Patch's journey
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Dog had more energy than people could handle, until she met her new family
When a family looking for a young dog up for adventure and fun reached out to Best Friends, the team helped Quincy make a great first impression.
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