Georgia Stories

Mama the dog with a smiling woman

A new life for dogs rescued from dogfighting

29 dogs put cruelty in the past and begin new lives after being saved in South Carolina.
Helping the underdogs
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One person holding a Boston terrier while another person administers a vaccination

Helping people care for their pets in difficult times

With support from Best Friends, a neighborhood program in Georgia is making it possible for more pets to stay with people who love them.
Neighborhood Pet Support program to the rescue
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Nikki the German shepherd lying next to a person after having been rescued

Uplifting tales from animal shelters across the country

Best Friends Network Partners share creative ways they’re saving more animals’ lives.
See the good that's happening
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Foster volunteers Lauren Burgess and Jill Church together on a beach

College students save cats’ lives through fostering

Lauren Burgess and Jill Church planned to adopt a pet and instead signed up to foster. Now they’re giving cats with special needs a second chance.
See why they made the leap into fostering
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Turtle the kitten wearing her protective helmet

Faces of No-Kill: Kitten with serious head wound gets custom helmet

Shelter collaboration, community support, and TLC help Turtle the kitten survive and thrive.
Joint effort helps save special kitten
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June the cat wearing a pink collar and sitting on a counter in what looks to be a veterinary exam room

Faces of No-Kill: Injured cat finds comfort in new home

June the cat went from being found alone dragging her back legs to a shelter and then to nightly snuggles in her new home.
Read how a special friendship formed
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Smiling person sitting on the ground while petting a cat

Sweet stories of people doing good things for pets

Every day, animal lovers across the country are making a difference through their actions.
See their good deeds
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Kayla Oliver

Community Voices: Kay Oliver

At Best Friends, we use our networks to introduce you to advocates like Kay Oliver who give back to pets and people in their community.
Learn how she finds her work rewarding
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Happy black and tan dog lying on a gray cushion

Cat and dog stories to spark joy

Best Friends Network Partners across the country share their tales about animals whose lives are now shining bright.
See these good news stories
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Frannie the black and white dog with her mouth smiling with pink tongue out

Two false starts lead dog to true love

Frannie is proof that all it takes is one person who loves you the way you are to change your life for the better.
From homeless to home
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Gray and white cat in a kennel

5 animal stories that prove kindness goes a long way

These good Samaritans, including one cat, pulled out all the stops to help when it was needed the most.
Read their praiseworthy efforts
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Donovan Dodds

Community Voices: Donovan Dodds

At Best Friends, we use our networks to introduce you to advocates like Donovan Dodds, who give back to pets and people in their community.
Learn what he feels most valuable in his work
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Tortoiseshell cat lying on a pillow

5 faith-restoring animal stories

Need a positivity pick-me-up? Look no further because these positively uplifting animal stories will surely brighten your day.
See their good news
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CrossFit Tony in the passenger seat of a car with a hand on him

Big hunk of love dog lands a home

His nickname is “CrossFit Tony” because he’s super fit, but he’s also sweet, loving and finally in a home of his own after months of false starts.
"Crossfit" finds right fit
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Lauren Nembhard

Community Voices: Lauren Nembhard

At Best Friends, we use our networks to introduce you to advocates like Lauren Nembhard, who give back to pets and people in their community.
Read what motivates her
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