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Cats tackle life’s challenges together
When they came to Best Friends, Rowena and Binx had more than their fair share of issues. But a new home set them on a path toward healing and friendship.
Things looking up for them both
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NYC pets go from shelter to homes
Nearly 60 dogs and cats went home from Animal Care Centers of NYC in a single weekend of Best Friends-sponsored adoptions.
Learn about this huge success
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Heartwarming updates from adopted pets in new homes
A cuddly cat, a doting dog, and more pets are basking in the love of their new families, and those families’ letters are sure to make you smile.
Celebrate with them
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Pet adoption stories that will make your day
From kids and their new kitties to an anniversary adoption, these sweet updates will have you saying “aww” over and over again.
Share in their joy
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‘Purrito’ kitten, then and now
Meeko is all grown up and still a celebrity — in his own home.
See how he's grown
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All roads lead home
Upcoming film 'Arthur the King' is inspiration to adopt a pet.
Read more about the film
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Foster home is simply the best for mama dog and pups
What’s love got to do with it? How a dog named Tina Turner and her puppies were a case of foster love at first sight for an 11-year-old girl.
She now has a new name and home
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Faces of No-Kill: Supporting super-shy cat brothers
Rhett and Alfie were so shut down that it became an emergency — but with help, they bounced back and blossomed.
From foster to famliy
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Senior dog finds love on the beaches of California
Spots came to Best Friends with an aggressive form of cancer and captured the heart of his foster person.
Read about their deep connection
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Stars align for kitten survivor of deadly FIP virus
Sometimes, you’re in just the right place at just the right time — and that intersection of place and time is where Stardew and Sam met.
It was meant to be
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Puppy Bowl XX helps adoptable pets score homes
The results are in: Thousands of pets go home through Puppy Bowl promotion.
See some of the happy families
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14 pet adoption stories to make you believe in love
See how much unconditional love and companionship adoptable pets have to offer.
Feel the love
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How Fossey the cat got his sparkle back
After many months of health challenges, this big guy has a bright future ahead of him.
Read about his care
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Dog’s overnight antics caught on camera
Discover how Officer Ben went from homeless pup to canine security guard to beloved family pet.
His great escape
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A puppy’s journey part 3: Home
How signing up to foster a puppy changed his new family’s lives — and Sonny’s too
Foster win!
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