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Terrific tales from animal shelters across the country

Looking for something to make you smile? These aww-inspiring stories from Best Friends Network Partners will warm the soul.
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Pets living the good life with new families

From cross-species companions to a happy ending straight out of a script, here are six fun stories about pets who recently went home from Best Friends.
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5 random acts of kindness toward animals

From a rugby team helping a dog in need to a horse whose paintings are helping former racehorses, these stories prove the power of kindness.
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Best Friends Magazine
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5 animal shelters with soaring cat save rates

Best Friends’ embed program is helping these shelters save more cats than ever before.
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Best Friends Animal Society - Save Them All

We will reach no-kill in this country in 2025.

Best Friends, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, operates the nation’s largest sanctuary for homeless animals and provides adoption, spay/neuter, and educational programs.

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Stay in touch with the animals via email updates, as they get second chances at happy homes.

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