New York Stories

Crowd of people outside the New York City adoption event

NYC pets go from shelter to homes

Nearly 60 dogs and cats went home from Animal Care Centers of NYC in a single weekend of Best Friends-sponsored adoptions.
Learn about this huge success
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Pudding the dog with her chin over some items, looking up

Quick response, teamwork save dogs in parvo outbreak

When a New York veterinarian reached out for help during an infectious disease outbreak, Best Friends’ national shelter medicine team was ready to assist.
Partnership controls the outbreak
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Ira Shankman wearing a Best Friends hat and holding Sonny the puppy, who is wearing hos orange bandanna

A puppy’s journey part 2: Puppy Bowl XX

Sonny joins the starting lineup on Team Ruff in Puppy Bowl XX.
He represents well
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Sonny being held by Lilana and Lilyblue with a sign that says, "I heart my adopted dog"

A puppy’s journey part 3: Home

How signing up to foster a puppy changed his new family’s lives — and Sonny’s too
Foster win!
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Two smiling people holding LaBamba the senior dog

10-year-old tiny terrier home at last

La Bamba went from all alone on the streets of New York City to part of a loving family.
He fit right in
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Smiling person wearing an orange Best Friends hat holding a dog balloon in Times Square

Love for pets on display in Times Square

Interactive event in New York City raises awareness about homeless pets and the importance of no-kill.
Animal lovers delighted
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Girl Scout Troop 1019 together at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary with a dog

Young activists doing good for animals

Pets around the country have these kids to thank for making their lives better.
See the amazing work they're doing
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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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Shane the cat in an area with an orange blanket

Faces of No-Kill: Shy senior cat gets a chance to shine

Space, patience, unconditional love, and a feline friend help 10-year-old Shane come out of his shell.
See how he's found his place
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Julian Lin and Julie Castle sitting by one another, each with cats in their laps

Young entrepreneur brings generosity to adoptable pets

After his lemonade stand was robbed, 8-year-old Julian Lin visited Best Friends Animal Sanctuary to meet CEO Julie Castle.
Read about his trip of a lifetime
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Two smiling people holding a small white dog

Epic number of pet adoptions in New York City

A record 284 animals were adopted from the Best Friends Lifesaving Center in New York City in one month.
See their happy faces
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The face of Reds the cat showing his crinkled ears

Regal red tabby cat is king of his adopter’s heart

Reds was feeling blue due to an ear infection when he came to Best Friends, but now he’s basking in love in his new home.
Read about the next chapter in his life
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The face of a black and white cat in front of a PCV piping cat bed

Good news from animal shelters across the country

Need a mood boost? These cat and dog stories should do the trick.
Read their happy stories
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Person reaching out to touch a smiling red heeler type dog

11 happy pet tales from national adoption weekend

Best Friends’ first national adoption weekend of 2023 finds loving homes for thousands of pets.
Meet some happy new families
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Volunteer David Sprague lying in a bed with a brown and white dog sleeping and snuggled next to him

New Yorker finds stress relief in volunteering with pets

Nursing student David Sprague fosters dogs, is a volunteer driver, and considers the Best Friends Lifesaving Center in New York City his happy place.
Read what inspires him
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