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Swift action saves miracle puppy
When Pioneer arrived at the Sanctuary, she was barely breathing. Now she’s thriving thanks to the quick action and dedication of her caregivers.
At the right place at the right time
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Scaredy cat goes from hisses to kisses
After losing the only caregiver he’d ever known, Buddy learned it is possible to love again.
Foster home made it possible
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Faces of No-Kill: Super Nova the cat shines in home
Nova made a stellar transformation thanks to her caregivers and a family who believed in her.
Now she's finally home
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Magnanimous dog blossoms in foster care
Magnus’ foster caregivers showed this senior dog just how wonderful life can be.
Now his spirit shines
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Resilient pup overcomes injury, learns to walk again
Yazh is back on all four legs thanks to the dedicated efforts of her foster family and the Best Friends veterinary team.
See her now!
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13 stories of volunteers who save pets’ lives
They’re all amazing, and they all show up time and again to pitch in and help pets go from shelters to homes.
Showing appreciation for all their help
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Bubbly kitten thrives after emergency C-section
Quick action from the Best Friends vet team saved the lives of Fizz and his mother, Soda.
Around the clock care saves Fizz
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Diana Ross the dog finds her endless love
Ain’t no mountain high enough to keep a once-stray dog from getting to a new home, thanks to a dedicated foster caregiver.
Second time’s a charm
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Life on 3 legs doesn't slow down perky pup
Boone’s journey home included a life-changing surgery and a dedicated foster volunteer who guided him through recovery.
He becomes a foster win
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Faces of No-Kill: Beloved senior dog goes home
After bouncing from place to place for a decade, Dakota finally has the stability and unconditional love she deserves.
Now life is all about the simple pleasures
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Faces of No-Kill: Kitty gets kicking with care and a cart
A kitten alone by the side of the road dragging his back end, Miles needed help fast — and at the Sanctuary, he got just that.
Physical therapy is working wonders
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Survivor puppy shows big love for life
A bullet wound left Yazh paralyzed in her hind end, but she didn’t let it slow her down for a second.
Her foster home now provides consistency and routine
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Foster home is simply the best for mama dog and pups
What’s love got to do with it? How a dog named Tina Turner and her puppies were a case of foster love at first sight for an 11-year-old girl.
She now has a new name and home
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Faces of No-Kill: Supporting super-shy cat brothers
Rhett and Alfie were so shut down that it became an emergency — but with help, they bounced back and blossomed.
From foster to famliy
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Senior dog finds love on the beaches of California
Spots came to Best Friends with an aggressive form of cancer and captured the heart of his foster person.
Read about their deep connection
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