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Frannie the dog beside some yellow flowers

Foster home helps shy pup learn to trust

Frannie arrived at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary timid and unsure. Now in a foster...
Small moments turn into big victories
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Zorry the dog sleeping on a pillow

A senior dog’s fresh start under the Arizona sun

Zorro charmed everyone he met, but it took just one look to seal the deal with his...
It was love at first sight
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Smiling person holding the black puppy she adopted in front of a Best Friends booth

More than 200 pets adopted at picture-perfect venue

For the second year, shelters and rescue groups came together in Northwest Arkansa...
A festival of fun and lifesaving
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Navajo Nation puppy receiving medical care

Our Navajo neighbors: The clinics and the pets who bring us together

As neighbors who know how much our pets mean to us, our clinics on the Navajo Nati...
No-kill is about each individual animal and the people who love them
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Cover of the book, "The Cemetery Dogs"

Book reviews: Teaching kids compassion for animals

Reviews of “The Cemetery Dogs” and “FeatherQuest”...
Books to build a closer relationship to animals for children
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Frankie the cat on the back of the couch next to Judy Reynolds and a small dog

Faces of No-Kill: Cat purrs her way home

When Judy and David volunteered at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, they weren’t loo...
Now she's home in Florida
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Anna the caregiver petting Woody the dog

Blind dog’s world shines brighter than ever

Woody came to Best Friends with severe glaucoma; he was in pain and couldn’t see w...
Woody now shines with confidence
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Book cover for "The Good Boy: A Novel"

Book review: ‘The Good Boy’

One mistaken wish changes the lives of a young woman and her dog in a novel filled...
Wishes can come true
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Cubby the black kitten with white spot on chest sitting on a multicolored blanket

Kitten who’s paralyzed thrives with love

Cubby may not be able to run, but he’ll speed right into your heart....
Foster family provides loving care
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Cheecky the dog with mouth open smiling with tongue out sitting under a table in a room

Faces of No-Kill: Dog’s cheekiness charms adopters

A pup with a challenging start lands a family who adores her, quirks and all....
Now she's living her best life
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Jane Goodall kneeling down beside a black and white dog

Remembering Jane Goodall and her better world through kindness to animals

Because of Jane Goodall, kindness is a creed — not a catchphrase but a way of life...
She advanced science by following her heart
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Jenna Sume holding Bug and another cat

Stepping up to save orphaned kittens

Jenna Sume dove heart first into fostering kittens with Best Friends and ended up ...
Lifesaving comes in many forms
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Book cover for "Hope – How Street Dogs Taught Me the Meaning of Life"

Book review: ‘Hope’

Sometimes, rescue works both ways, as a man recovering from addiction learns on hi...
Author helps dogs and helps himself in the process
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Person sitting on the ground hugging a dog at Miami-Dade Animal Services

Best Friends and Miami-Dade team up to tackle shelter crowding

Best Friends’ staff members are on the ground helping Miami-Dade Animal Services s...
Progress possible due to collaboration
Julie Castle Blog
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Eloise the dog wearing a striped T-shirt being hugged by Lauren

Faces of No-Kill: Ballerina and pup help heal each other

A chance meeting helped a dancer find new purpose and a dog discover the confidenc...
Life's better together
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