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From shelter pup to service dog
After getting a second chance, Preciosa would change one man’s life forever.
Now they're a team
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Celebrating our best friends on International Dog Day
Let’s be as good a friend to dogs as they have been to us
Let's do something for them
Julie Castle Blog
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PETA again takes aim at the no-kill movement
What's up with PETA?
Read my thoughts
Julie Castle Blog
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The courageous journey of a quirky, resilient horse
From injured foal to happy horse, Bug’s story is one for the books. Now she’s snug as a bug in her new home in Canada.
It was fate
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Pup wheels her way right into adopter’s heart
Kody didn’t let an injury that left her hind end paralyzed slow her roll or keep her from finding love. Now she’s zooming around in a home of her own.
Special home for special-needs dog
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Adventurous dog helps heal adopter’s broken heart
When J.J. McMahon was looking for a furry friend and adventure buddy, he adopted Whitey from Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. He found so much more.
Now a star is born
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Award-winning animals
We bestow totally serious titles on some of the animals at Best Friends in honor of Peggy, canine star in “Deadpool & Wolverine.”
And the winners are ...
Best Friends Magazine
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Behind the scenes with Peggy (aka Dogpool)
Meet the canine star of ‘Deadpool & Wolverine,’ who’s helping promote more pets going home this summer.
Behind the scenes with the superhero sidekick
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Faces of No-Kill: Pup steals his way into hearts and home
Call 911: Someone stole another heart — a furry, canine someone who didn’t let a serious medical condition get in the way of charming everyone he met.
Routine leads to his best life
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Pet adoption stories to make you feel the love
These recent adoption stories showcase just what it means to bring love home by adopting a pet.
See the happy faces
Best Friends Magazine
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Endearing pet adoption updates to warm your heart
Check out kitty grooming contests, a lasagna-stealing cat, an adventure-loving pup, and a big-hearted dog who loves hugs.
Read their updates
Best Friends Magazine
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Kids create works of heart to find pets homes
One woman’s passion project has drawn attention to hundreds of homeless animals across the country, all while teaching children about pet adoption.
See their works of art
Best Friends Magazine
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One-of-a-kind cat’s personality shines after surgery
After undergoing surgery, Butters needed a comfy place to recover. But foster care wouldn’t be just a temporary stop on his journey.
Watch him in action
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Super adoption success: More than 200 pets head home
The Best Friends Super Adoption in Northwest Arkansas brought together more than 30 animal organizations to save lives.
Collaboration was key
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Young mama dog gets serendipitous happy ending
After being found as a pregnant stray in Texas, Kookie’s story comes full circle.
It was meant to be
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