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Maryanne Pagonis: Her will is her way of giving back
There is nothing Maryanne Pagonis wouldn’t do for her beloved dog Rosie — nor for Best Friends for bringing the two of them together.
Her will is her way of giving back.
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Brave kitten’s big new life
Tinker Toy came to Best Friends with chronic fractures in both front legs, but today she’s all play and love.
See her overcome adversity
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Cat conquers ringworm, finds confidence in foster home
Savannah was shy and had a bad skin condition — two issues that only strengthened a couple’s resolve to help her.
Read about her overcoming challenges
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Cat goes from skinny and itchy to healthy at home
Porcini looked and felt terrible, but with veterinary care and diligent TLC from a foster volunteer, he’s now living his best life.
Watch his journey
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Blind cat sees the good in everything
Leonsio couldn’t see at all and was skinny and matted when he was found outdoors, but he still sought love and gave it in return.
See how far he's come
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Dog found on highway survives, thrives, and goes home
Karigan was barely alive and couldn’t move after likely being hit by a car, but after lifesaving care and surgery, she’s thriving in her new home.
Now she's living her best life
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Lessons in patience from a puppy
After hip replacement surgery and TLC from foster caregivers, a puppy stands on her own four feet again.
Cricket makes herself at home
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From tongue to tail, kitten thrives after trauma
Dolly was in rough shape — covered in ticks, incontinent, with sores on her tongue — but now she is feeling fine and even using the litter box on her own.
Read about her recovery
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Cat teaches adopter that every day is a gift
Fluff Fluff has a serious heart condition, but that doesn’t stop her from playing, loving, and living life to the fullest.
How her story helped find her a home
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Dog who temporarily lost sight has friends to lean on
When Cash temporarily lost his sight, he became extra nervous about being petted — but his friends are helping him slowly open back up.
Patience helps him open up
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Rescued dog and kitten are BFFs
Kitten with an injured paw finds a new best friend in Simon the dog
Watch their friendship blossom
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Tiny kitten overcomes a big problem
Herman was just weeks old when he needed emergency vet care to survive, but today he’s recovered and in his new home.
Watch his improvement
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Elsa Nilsson-Canin embraces the beauty in the beast
Credit a pit bull terrier named Herman for setting Elsa Nilsson-Canin on her lifesaving path with Best Friends.
Her will is her way of giving back.
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Cancer survivor dog finds her calling
Jovie nearly lost her leg to cancer, but now she’s healthy and happy in her new home — and preparing for a new career as a therapy dog.
Bringing comfort to others
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Dog’s new family is just his type
Potato is a dog with nine lives. He was at risk in a shelter, then beat heartworm disease, then needed emergency surgery, and finally landed a family who loves him dearly.
His long road to home
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