Pet Adoption Stories

Tammy!

Meet volunteer Tammy Halaburda

Ballroom dancer welcomes visitors to the Best Friends Pet Adoption Center in New York.
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Chewy and his new family!

He’s number one

Chewy’s adoption marks the first of many at the new Best Friends Pet Adoption Center in NYC.
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Izabelle and her babies

Surrogate cat mom nurses 14 cats at a New York City shelter

Izabelle is a kitten mama extraordinaire, and now she’s finally got help.
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Volunteer Stephanie N. with her dog

Our "Best Friend" Honored Volunteer: Stephanie N.

A huge help both at our center and on mobile adoptions, Stephanie's focus and dedication helps our pets find their forever homes
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Dale on the job

Volunteer Spotlight: Dale Musselman

This amazing volunteer may not live with a pet, but he helps many find new homes.
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Sunny, Moon & Family!

Two older dogs, one perfect home

Adopting two senior shih tzus is the best decision these New Yorkers have ever made.
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Best Friends Volunteer Beatrice

Volunteer Spotlight: Beatrice O'Carroll

This superstar volunteer gives lifesaving rides to animals
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David Haskell

Volunteer Spotlight: David Haskell

This amazing volunteer and Best Friends' advocate really goes the extra mile to help us Save Them All
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Best Friends-New York Executive Director, Elizabeth Jensen

Saving Them All in New York City

Elizabeth Jensen discusses Best Friends–New York’s momentous year ahead
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

Our "Best Friend" Honored Volunteer: Angela H.

A mentor to our volunteers and dog trainer in our C.L.A.S.S. program, we are so lucky to have Angela's help!
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DSW Adoption Event

New Yorkers know how to give love!

Nearly 30 cats found love this month through Give Love presented by BOBS from Skechers
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Volunteer Peter Vega with alum, Porkchop

Volunteer Spotlight: Peter Vega

Former NYPD officer is a champion for homeless pets.
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Sweet Cammy, now Camille

The New Year’s Eve matchmaker

Volunteer makes a love connection possible for a New York City cat.
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Best Friends Animal Society offers $20 pet adoptions in Los Angeles from Feb. 1-14

This Valentine's Day, Look for Love in All the Right Places

Best Friends Animal Society offers $14 pet adoptions in Los Angeles from Feb. 1-14
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Find love.

More than 150 cats and dogs find forever homes through the New year. New love. promotion

Some lucky New Yorkers are kicking off the New Year with a new best friend!
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