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Volunteer’s passion for helping pets spans two continents
Fabio Vitolla loved visiting the Best Friends Lifesaving Center in New York City, so when he relocated from Switzerland he knew exactly where he wanted to volunteer
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NYC pit bull terrier gets a home fit for a queen
Bertha, a senior pit bull with hypothyroidism, got to be queen for a day at a fancy pet hotel and then she scored her perfect new home
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Foster puppy shows family with allergy issues you don't have to buy a 'doodle' to make the perfect match
Tempted to buy a nonshedding "doodle" type dog because of the husband's allergies, couple opts to adopt the perfect dog for them instead.
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Three-legged dog teaches young boy that what makes us different also makes us special
Mother adopts a dog with three legs to teach her son a life lesson: that we all have special needs and that our differences are what make us special.
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Sparks fly for Dallas and her new dad
TV appearance leads to spontaneous road trip – and a new home for one lucky dog
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Busy event producer still finds time every week to make a difference for homeless pets
Lauren Fishman, who owns a special events and consulting company, volunteers to help homeless pets and with Best Friends events.
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Adoptable dog featured on Animal Planet sparks love at first sight for her new dad
Dallas the terrier mix who appeared on Animal Planet's show "Give A Dog a Home: Live!," which features adoptable pets from Best Friends, is adopted.
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High-energy dog meets his match
High-energy, rambunctious dog meets his perfect match: an active adopter who takes him for long walks and to play fetch in the park.
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Forget long vacations or sleeping in: This volunteer would rather spend her retirement years helping New York City’s homeless pets
Kathy Posekel, who is retired, now spends her time working with dogs and cats in need at Best Friends Animal Society in New York.
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Labor Day love for cats and kittens adopted in NYC
Best Friends hosts adoption event for cats and kittens from Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC) over Labor Day weekend.
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This incredible survivor cat overcame crazy odds to believe one crazy thing — that he's actually a dog
Candycane landed in a shelter at just two weeks old and almost died, but today he’s living the good life
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From street life to sweet life: Long-term resident dog finally goes home
Dog found on the streets gets behavioral help from two trainers and is then adopted from Best Friends Lifesaving Center in New York City.
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This incredible survivor cat overcame impossible odds to believe one crazy thing: That he's actually a dog
Little kitten had a lot of challenges early in his life, but now this incredible survivor cat is living life to the fullest and believes he's a dog!
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Sweet, nap-loving senior pit bull enjoys the good life, thanks to the incredible people who worked so hard to save him
With help from Second Chance Rescue and Best Friends, a senior pit bull, who loves naps and is really mellow, is adopted.
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Chubby cheeks are cute on babies, but they’re also adorable on cats
Why do some male cats have big cheeks? Unneutered tomcats often have puffy jowls. Find out why, and see some adorable chub-cheeked cat photos.
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