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Stickers the cat on a chair in a home

Senior cat trades sunbeams for snowflakes

First-time cat adopters find love at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary with a senior kitty named Stickers. Now he’s thriving in his cozy new home in Alaska.
Now he's a different cat
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Cover of the book, "This Animal Body"

Book review: ‘This Animal Body’

A beautiful novel explores deep interspecies bonds and how we can connect and learn from our fellow creatures.
A novel of beauty and wisdom for animal lovers
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Hannibal cuddling in a dog bed with Cinnamon

Faces of No-Kill: Dog BFF provides soft place to land

How a once-shy pup gained not only a new family but a best dog friend to bring her joy
Now she's happy at home
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Group of cheerleaders holding a black and white puppy

From hoops to homes: Big 12 crowd scores puppy cuddles

Basketball fans got in the game to help find shelter pets loving homes at the Big 12 Championships.
Fans enjoy the tunnel cuddle lounge
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Warrior the horse running with mane flowing

Spirited colt back to horsing around after leg injury

Warrior came to Best Friends after a showdown with a water trough left him injured. Now, with TLC and a fighting spirit, he’s back to his playful antics.
Now he even has a new pal
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Person scratching Nala the dog's chin

Dog overcomes fear — with some help from her friends

Playing with other dogs helped a German shepherd open up, giving her the confidence to turn on the charm and win over an adopter.
Now she's a different dog
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Two people in a shopping mall holding a black kitten

New homes for Texas dogs and cats in Pennsylvania

Best Friends and Texas shelters pull together to arrange a 23-hour trip to send more than 100 dogs and cats to new homes.
Long-distance matchmaking
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Chameleon the cat in a cat bed backlit by a sunbeam

Faces of No-Kill: Senior cat teaches kittens art of play

Chameleon embraces kitten chaos, serving as a wrestling coach, jungle gym, and fun auntie to the tiniest troublemakers at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.
She’s the ultimate fun aunt
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Person petting a happy looking gray and white dog

Common dog myths debunked

Shedding light on nine myths that might cause you to miss out on a new best canine friend
Get the facts
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Caregiver Anabel Kirk with the poodles, including one standing up on his hind legs to get pets from her

18 pooches go from matted to magnificent

When a group of dogs arrived at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary from an overcrowded home, they found love, healing, and a sea of second chances.
Read about their journey
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Person holding a calico cat

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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Smiling dog in a home setting

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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Mo outside with Cadbury the dog

Faces of No-Kill: Big dog in the big city

A 50-pound pup named Cadbury left a lasting impact on his foster family.
Foster home helps him meet his match
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Person holding a brown and white puppy over their shoulder

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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Julie Castle with Susanne Kogut and Denise Deisler at the Best Friends National Conference

Celebrating the heart of a champion

The commitment of someone who plays to win, instead of playing not to lose
Recognizing two lifesaving women
Julie Castle Blog

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

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