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Endearing pet adoption updates to warm your heart

Check out kitty grooming contests, a lasagna-stealing cat, an adventure-loving pup, and a big-hearted dog who loves hugs.
Read their updates
Best Friends Magazine
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Heartfelt stories of animals inspiring kindness

From forgiving library fees to a thoughtful token, these stories prove that animals bring out the best in people.
More happy news
Best Friends Magazine
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Kids create works of heart to find pets homes

One woman’s passion project has drawn attention to hundreds of homeless animals across the country, all while teaching children about pet adoption.
See their works of art
Best Friends Magazine
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These pets are home and loving it

Recent adoption stories showcase Hamburglar the cat’s new friend, a charmed life for a sweet senior dog, and a variety of aww-dorable foster wins.
Read about them
Best Friends Magazine
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Calling all heroes for animals

Join this year’s National Action Week for Animals on June 10-15.
Make a difference
Best Friends Magazine
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Sunny pet adoption updates to brighten your day

Read all about 100-pound dog zoomies, playful puppy antics, and a super-charged cat purr.
Read about the new families
Best Friends Magazine
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Cara and Matt smiling and holding Daisy and Gatsby their cats

Sweet stories of people making a difference for animals

From magic tricks for pups in shelters to a feline wedding surprise, these stories of kindness toward animals are sure to uplift and inspire.
Read more for a smile
Best Friends Magazine
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Best Friends co-founder Jana de Peyer doing a workshop outside with another person and a horse

Dreamers who do (for animals)

Best Friends offers courses and support to people wishing to start animal sanctuaries.
Learn about our accredited university course
Best Friends Magazine
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Sébastien in a wheelchair with Theophiel the cat in his lap and another cat stretching up to them

Faces of No-Kill: Head injury can’t stop this kitten

Found stumbling and disoriented, Theophiel’s story had a scary start, but things turned around when he landed at Best Friends. Now, he’s living the dream.
Life is good for Theophiel
Best Friends Magazine
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Vintage photo of Sharon St. Joan holding a bird of prey with cliffs and a beautiful sky in the background

Looking back: How Best Friends’ Wild Friends began

For orphaned and injured wildlife, Wild Friends is a place to recover before returning to the wild and a home for those who can’t; here’s how it started.
The history of Wild Friends from Best Friends co-founder Sharon St. Joan
Best Friends Magazine
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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
Best Friends Magazine
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Troy the dog lying on the floor of a room with two other dogs

Super volunteers for animals

Best Friends NOVA volunteers support dogs and cats from the comfort of their own homes.
Read about the virtual volunteering
Best Friends Magazine
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Insuring dog lovers

New laws protect people in Illinois from being denied homeowners or renters insurance because of their dog’s breed.
Learn more
Best Friends Magazine
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Spots the dog being hugged by his adopter

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
Best Friends Magazine
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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
Best Friends Magazine

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Best Friends Animal Society - Save Them All

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

Best Friends, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (tax ID# 23-7147797), operates the nation’s largest sanctuary for homeless animals and provides adoption, spay/neuter, and educational programs.

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