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Person snuggling and kissing the top of the head of a dog lying on his hap

13 stories of volunteers who save pets’ lives

They’re all amazing, and they all show up time and again to pitch in and help pets go from shelters to homes.
Showing appreciation for all their help
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Diana Ross the dog, very happy outside with a person sitting next to her

Diana Ross the dog finds her endless love

Ain’t no mountain high enough to keep a once-stray dog from getting to a new home, thanks to a dedicated foster caregiver.
Second time’s a charm
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Magenta the dog lying on a couch with her mouth smiling with her tongue out

Dedicated mama dog saves another puppy as blood donor

After her own trio of tiny tots went on to their new homes, mama Magenta took care of another puppy — one who needed blood during an emergency surgery.
She's a hero
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Waltz the brown tabby cat lying on a multicolored blanket

Cat goes from hissy to happy once he’s feeling healthy

With dental disease and a brewing FIP diagnosis, it’s understandable Waltz was standoffish at first, but now that he’s feeling better, he’s all purrs.
He's a changed man
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Neo the dog with his head on the lap of a person in his new home

Faces of No-Kill: Dog survives abuse, lands new home

Neo was rescued from a cruelty case and held as evidence in a shelter for nearly 500 days. Today, he’s a much-loved part of his new family.
Now he's living the good life
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Cheesecaek the dog smiling with tongue out

Grant helps save senior dog’s eyesight

A Lab mix named Cheesecake had a disease that threatened her eyesight, but a Rachael Ray Save Them All Grant helped her to see again.
Extra funds help save lives
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Marvin the cat in a carrier with a person lying on the floor beside it with a cat on her back

Community rallies to set cat on road to recovery

Marvin was alone, underweight, and in very bad shape — but with help, he’s getting better and finding the “spice” of life once again.
His cry for help was answered
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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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Selfie of Victor with Dakota the dog whose tongue is out

Faces of No-Kill: Beloved senior dog goes home

After bouncing from place to place for a decade, Dakota finally has the stability and unconditional love she deserves.
Now life is all about the simple pleasures
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Person holding a large black dog with upright ears

A community unites for the good of its pets and people

With support from Best Friends, the city of Roswell, New Mexico, is reviewing how it manages animal services by making changes to send more animals home.
Embed program making a difference
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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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A group of people outside the Sevier County Animal Shelter in Utah

No-kill in Sevier County: A big win for dogs and cats

Shelby Jackman made it her mission to bring her rural county shelter in Utah to no-kill when she became manager.
Establishing a network for lifesaving
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Mark Wahlberg with the dog who is the star in the "Arthur the King" movie at the premier

All roads lead home

Upcoming film 'Arthur the King' is inspiration to adopt a pet.
Read more about the film
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Cover of the book, "Gifts From a Feral Cat: A Story of Love, Loss, and Miracles"

Book review: ‘Gifts From a Feral Cat’

In this gentle and wise tale, a woman and her neighbors find their lives transformed by a senior cat in their small New Mexico community.
Book features the power of love and connection
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Two people outside wearing protective gear doing a medical procedure with a tube and swqb

Helping animal shelter staff handle disease outbreaks

Best Friends’ national shelter medicine team guides animal welfare organizations through infectious disease outbreaks to save more lives.
Animals' lives saved
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