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Foster volunteer prepares to welcome 100th kitten
Cherri Gillmore has a knack for helping unsocialized kittens, and together with her cat, Simon, she’s encouraging children to feel confident reading aloud.
Read her story
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Kitten showers help shelters prepare for kitten season
Best Friends teams up with shelters from coast to coast to collect supplies and recruit foster volunteers just in time for kitten season.
See how communities stepped up
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6 sweet stories for National Puppy Day
A look back at some of our favorite puppy stories from the past year
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‘First responder program’ saves newborn kittens
Foster volunteers can sign up care for kittens during the first 24 hours they’re at Best Friends through the first responder program.
See behind the scenes of early kitten care
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Foster volunteer steps in for a shy cat
Hedwig was so scared when he arrived at Best Friends that he’d only venture out at night, but it took him only three hours to bask in the sunlight of a foster home.
See how fostering saves lives
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Why kittens need us more than ever
The kittens are coming, so get ready now for 2022 kitten season.
Prepare Now
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Scruffy dog has trouble walking, lands his perfect home
Sherman’s foster family couldn’t let him go, so they adopted him and got creative when an old leg injury made it challenging for him to get around.
Watch Scruffy's video
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Fast action saves two kittens on the brink
When a Best Friends staff member noticed two critically ill new arrivals, a long night up was a small price to pay for saving their lives.
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Volunteer teaches foster cats to 'talk'
Recordable buttons ignite training passion for foster volunteer and help kitties get adopted.
Read about innovative foster
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Once abandoned mama dog gets new, fun, fabulous life on a farm
Adopters, a foster home and Best Friends staffers go the distance to bring sweet Willow to full health and into a wonderful forever home.
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Sweet lullabies help puppy heal and find a home
Blu was shy and had a painful skin condition, but a foster volunteer helped the puppy grow confidence (plus hair) and he’s thriving in a new home.
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Blind puppy learns how to navigate his world
Willie may not be able to see, but with help from his foster family, he can tackle any obstacle (except maybe going downstairs).
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North Dakota shelter steps up to help others
Souris Valley Animal Shelter puts Best Friends grant funds to good use, which includes supporting other shelters.
See how grant helps North Dakota shelter
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Blind bunny and her seeing-eye brother find safety at Best Friends
IHop may not be able to see the world around her, but with her brother, Waffle House, by her side there’s nothing to fear.
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Inspired by one extraordinary senior dog to adopt another
After fostering a dog who required a little extra time to get used to living in a home, a couple is inspired to adopt a dog with the same need.
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