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Get the full story with the 'Best Friends' magazine

Full of inspiration and positivity, Best Friends magazine is full of uplifting tales, gorgeous photos and helpful advice.
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Best Friends Magazine
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Faces of No-Kill: Solutions for dog with special needs

From a neurological condition and seizures to a penchant for pebbles, Rainbow has a lot going on — but her main concern is having fun with friends.
Her personality now shines
Best Friends Magazine
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How animal groups teamed up to save L.A. pets

Best Friends Network Partners answered the call for help to move pets out of harm’s way during the Los Angeles wildfires.
Stories of awe-inspiring teamwork
Best Friends Magazine
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Acts of kindness transform animals’ lives

From a heroic dog to a stowaway kitten, these stories highlight heartwarming rescues, adoptions, and life-changing connections.
People living a better world through kindness to animals
Best Friends Magazine
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Pets win big with laws that save lives

New legislation protects cats and dogs in Tennessee and Colorado.
Becoming a voice for the voiceless
Best Friends Magazine
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Animal shelters work to get more lost dogs home

Best Friends Network Partners joined a month-long challenge and reunited nearly 500 lost dogs with their families.
Grants provided to participants
Best Friends Magazine
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The givers: Volunteering for the animals

From fostering to remote work, Best Friends volunteers help save thousands of lives and get so much in return.
Every hour given makes a difference
Best Friends Magazine
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Heartwarming stories from Best Friends adopters

From lovable dogs to shy cats, these adoption stories give a glimpse at pets' lives with their new families.
Read about these newly adopted pets
Best Friends Magazine
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How rescue groups and shelters save more pets together

Across the country, animal shelters rely on rescue groups to help them save more lives and maintain no-kill.
Partnerships saves lives
Best Friends Magazine
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Animal shelters embrace no-kill philosophy

A mindset to save lives means large animal shelters are maintaining no-kill even when the going gets tough.
They’ve maintained no-kill despite challenges
Best Friends Magazine
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Heartfelt acts of kindness for animals

From piano concerts for adoptable pets to a doggy daycare bus, these stories shine a light on the many ways people are helping pets thrive.
Read for a smile
Best Friends Magazine
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Golfy the dog from Pets of Ohio Rescue Team in a yard with his new family

Milestone: 5,000 partners saving pets nationwide

The number of Best Friends Network Partners has reached a new high.
More partners, more lives saved
Best Friends Magazine
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Happy tales of adopted pets in their new homes

From snuggling under the covers to enjoying beach days, these adopted cats and dogs are living their best lives with their new families.
Read these updates from adopters
Best Friends Magazine
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Adopted and adored: Cats and dogs living the dream

From a sassy city cat to a senior beagle on a farm, these heartwarming adoption stories show the joy of a safe place to call home.
Hear about these pet adoptions
Best Friends Magazine
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Progress for pets: Looking back at a year of advocacy

Best Friends and advocates nationwide are changing policies to create brighter futures for pets.
Some of the year's wins
Best Friends Magazine

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We will reach no-kill in this country in 2025.

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