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Faces of No-Kill: Cat sails through life after surgery
One-eyed kitten Sunny braved illness and a double surgery. Now she's charting a bold new course with her adopted crew.
Now she's embarking on epic adventures
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Lifesaving tales: Pets land new homes in unusual ways
Best Friends supporters share their stories of how their dog and cat family members came into their lives through unexpected circumstances.
People take matters into their own hands
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Lifesaving tales: Heartwarming dog adoptions
Best Friends supporters reminisce about the special day when they brought home their canine family members.
Stories of the day when they adopted their dogs
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Faces of No-Kill: Dog lands dream life on ranch
Skipper came to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in need of an outlet for his boundless energy. Then something amazing happened.
Now he's home on the range
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Lifesaving tales: Homeless cats get fresh starts
Best Friends supporters share their stories about the magical day when they brought home their feline family members.
Stories of the day when they adopted their pets
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Introducing the newest Poe Museum cat
Tib went from Richmond SPCA to becoming a beloved museum greeter, gift shop supervisor, and expert at stealing visitors’ hearts.
Kitten gains not just a home but a calling
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Lifesaving tales: Pets who make life better
Best Friends supporters share how their pets have made a significant impact on their lives.
Stories of how their rescued pets have changed their lives
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Greener pastures for a shy mama dog
Greenie arrived at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary as a shy mama dog. Now, she’s thriving on a ranch with mini horses, donkeys, and plenty of room to roam.
She has a home and a purpose now
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Faces of No-Kill: Mama dog beats the odds
How a dog without a home hung on until she and her pups landed the good life
It was destiny
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Rescued dog helps marathoner chase Six Star dream
Adopting Benton gave him a second chance and helped Michelle accomplish her biggest running goal.
Adoption inspires woman to give back in a bigger way
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Faces of No-Kill: Storybook ending for a senior dog
An 11-year-old dog left a couple spellbound when they met her at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. Now, she’s queen of their castle.
Jessa has her happily ever after
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Cat who loses a leg gains a lot of love
Lowe, a brown tabby with three legs and a familiar look, leaves his harrowing past behind.
Now his playful spirit shines
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Senior cat trades sunbeams for snowflakes
First-time cat adopters find love at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary with a senior kitty named Stickers. Now he’s thriving in his cozy new home in Alaska.
Now he's a different cat
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Faces of No-Kill: Dog BFF provides soft place to land
How a once-shy pup gained not only a new family but a best dog friend to bring her joy
Now she's happy at home
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Dog overcomes fear — with some help from her friends
Playing with other dogs helped a German shepherd open up, giving her the confidence to turn on the charm and win over an adopter.
Now she's a different dog
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