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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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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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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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We're proud to be one of the 2022 Top Workplaces, and honored to be recognized for our innovative work to take the entire country no-kill in 2025.

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