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Largest no-kill Sanctuary in America. Ending the killing of 🐶 and 🐱 in shelters by 2025. #NoKill2025 #SaveThemAll CEO: @bfas_julie PR: @bfaspr
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"Her smile is contagious, lights up the room and brings peace, love, and joy wherever she goes." —Kelly, Peoria, AZ. There's still time to
#PayItForward
and help 10,000 homeless pets get adopted by July 4: ! ^ND
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Wow. Just... WOW! Thanks to
@dog_rates
and everyone who chimed in with an adorable festive photo yesterday. Thousands of animals will be impacted by this incredible holiday gift! We love you all! ^ET
This is Buffy. She surprised me when I dropped off the check at
@bestfriends
yesterday. In total, you all helped us raise over $100,000 by sharing your festive pups. 14/10 for all of you. Thanks again to
@Trupanion
for making this pawsible
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Doges and Baby Doges rejoice! 🎉🤩 Check out this awesome lifesaving paw-tnership! 👇🐾😂
#dadjoke
Send some
@BabyDogeCoin
to Best Friends and help save the lives of IRL homeless baby doges all across the country! 🥺😻
#SaveThemAll
^ET
With
@BabyDogeCoin
partnering with
@bestfriends
, you can now donate your
#BabyDoge
coins to help save dogs!
Use this link or the qr code in the picture to donate
Send some coins and help Best Friends find homes for baby doges!
#BabyDogeCoin
#bestfriends
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Multiple people saw a puppy get hit by a car in Atlanta, but only one person stopped.
@kelechief
👏
He immediately pulled over, dodged traffic to reach the pup, and then ensured the pup got medical care.
The best part? While Dolph was recovering, Kelechief ✨ ADOPTED ✨ him.
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How to have a great day? Foster a kitten and witness this type of cuteness every morning during breakfast!
#SaveThemAll
#NoKill2025
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A fairy tale story for a dog named Guy: Just three years ago this pup was homeless, roaming the woods in Kentucky. Now he can be found trotting around Kensington Palace! See how this boy captured the heart of Meghan Markle: . ^ND
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Tomorrow is
#NationalRescueDogDay
& we have some exciting news about a BIG donation happing!
Best Friends is partnering up with
@BabyDogeCoin
to attempt to set a new world record for the most amount of dog food ever donated! The previous record stands at just over 51,000 pounds.
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Monday morning just got better after watching this sneaky cat. 😄 ^ND
This cat stole a stuffed animal from the neighbor's house — what he does with it is 👌
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We're grateful to
@MiloVentimiglia
and
@AmandaSeyfried
for helping us raise awareness about our work to save homeless pets. To find out how you can help, go to and be sure to check out their new movie
@TheArtOfRacing
in theaters this Friday!
#SaveThemAll
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Happy birthday
@TheEllenShow
from all of us at Best Friends! Thank you for all you do to help
#SaveThemAll
!
#HappyBirthdayEllen
^ND
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#AdoptionSuccess
: "Hank (formerly Bobo) coming into my life has changed me forever in so many wonderful ways. He’s my first dog and I had no idea the depth of the bond that I was in for. He is my best friend and irreplaceable to me! Thank you!!"
#SaveThemAll
#NoKill2025
^ND
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FLORIDA:
@RedCross
is allowing evacuees to bring their pets to shelters. Now is the time to depart with your family.
#hurricaneirma2017
^MM
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Many of you are asking how you can help with
#HurricaneHarvey
— thank you. Here is a list of shelters in need: . ^ND
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The Pet Reunion Pavilion is now open for business in Houston, with the goal of reuniting pets and families: . ^MM
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"The incredible 'Vick dog' era is over."
Today
@BADRAPorg
shared the news that Frodo crossed the rainbow bridge on Saturday, only a few days after the beloved Jonny Justice.🌈
This means that the last of the 47 dogs rescued from Michael Vick’s dogfighting operation has passed.
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We wish you dreams filled with cute puppy sounds as you sleep tonight ...
#NationalPuppyDay
^ND
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Right now, Best Friends’ disaster response teams are actively working to get animals out of
#HurricaneIda
's path.
Thanks to the quick action of our team and our partners across the country, 200 pets are on a transport right this moment headed to safety! 🚚
#SaveThemAll
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Reunions are already happening at the Best Friends Rescue and Reunite Center in Conroe, TX. See the photos: . ^ND
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We can never hear enough stories about how dogs are changing people's lives. ^ND
When this pit bull and prisoner met, they had no idea how much they'd change each other's lives 🐶💞 (via
@NewLeashUSA
)
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Pumpkin's story will surely warm your heart this morning.♥️ ^ND
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Today is
#NationalSuperHeroDay
and we're teaming up with
@DCSuperPets
to let you know that you can be a superhero by adopting a pet in need from your local shelter!
Check out this new PSA and go to to learn more and together, we can
#SaveThemAll
.
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On July 25, 2016, California Governor signed AB 1825 into law, giving dogs seized from criminal dog fighting rings a second chance at life.
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Instead of watching fireworks, these kind folks stayed with shelter dogs to help keep them calm. The acts of kindness from over 100 people included reading storybooks, playing guitar and stroking their fur until they fell asleep. See how it helped: . ^ND
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Police get a "vicious dog" call and instead found "a big old baby." See how the dog stole the police officers' hearts AND the front seat of their car: . ^ND
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Mama dog, Daya, was sad after losing her puppies and cared for toys and socks like they were babies. Enter Raisin — a puppy found on the streets who needed a mom for nurturing and healing. See how Daya and Raisin are now healing each other: . ^ND
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In honor of
#NationalPuppyDay
, we bring you really really really cute puppy bellies.
#InstantHappiness
^ND
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Planning a trip to TN? You can take a shelter dog hiking next time you're in Nashville: . ^MM
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Grab the tissues and cue the happy tears because at almost 13 and a half years old, Trumble has been ✨ADOPTED ✨
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Today, we lost Victory dog, Cherry — referred to as the "heartbeat" of his family. Join us in honoring his life and gift: "He taught us so much. The most important lesson he has taught us is to live. Today we mourn the loss of Cherry but tomorrow we live ... We live for Cherry."
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For the first time in 13 years this shelter's kennels are empty — all of the animals found a home! They attribute their adoption success to the power of social media and the community sharing with family and friends. See the story: . ^ND
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While attempting to trap a mama cat to get her spayed, Michaela caught an unexpected surprise – a blind, hard-of-hearing kitty.
She did an online search and discovered that the cat, named TJ, was a 21-year-old boy who had been missing for weeks. It was emotional reunion! 😍 ^JH
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Best Friends is helping with search and rescue as Hurricane Harvey destruction continues. Stay tuned for updates: .
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It is with heavy hearts that we share Vicktory dog Mya passed away at the age of 13. Shy, but always kind, sweet Mya called the Sanctuary her home. Her last day was spent with her best friend Curly by her side, and surrounded by her Sanctuary family and friends.
#VicktoryDog
^ND
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The lovely
@AmandaSeyfried
and her sidekick Finn are joining Best Friends to
#SaveThemAll
:
http://t.co/mOLgC6aW0j.
ML
http://t.co/G4v0nylren
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What does it take to make the country
#NoKill2025
? It takes shelters, rescues and the community all working together to
#SaveThemAll
. This little guy doesn’t know it yet, but the
#800pups
transport is getting him closer to his forever family. ^ND
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Kit has a neurological condition that makes it challenging to walk. But she's a fighter and the Best Friends team believes in her — so they're trying her in some new wheels. Watch as Kit walks for the first time.
#SaveThemAll
#love
#teamwork
^ND
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Working from home? Now is the perfect time to
#foster
! Visit a local Best Friends Lifesaving Center or a shelter near you and sign up to be a foster today. You'll support your shelter and save a life. Find a list of Network partners, searchable by state: .
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Want to help the animals of
#HurricaneHarvey
? Adopt or foster an animal from your local shelter to help make room for the animals saved! ^ND
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We promise that this 3-minute afternoon puppy break will be totally worth watching. ^ND
These three guys went on the craziest road trip to help this mother dog and her puppies find a home. But it was worth every single second to see them meet their new families for the first time 😍 (via
@nowherementv
)
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Petunia became a staff favorite while at an LA shelter for two years. But it was time for her to go on a cross-country road trip to Best Friends in NY where she explored the
#BigApple
and found her forever home! Watch her story and SHARE to
#SaveThemAll
.
#NoKill2025
^ND
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We ❤️ Plum.
How lucky you had a chance to pet him
@IvePetThatDog
!
#SaveThemAll
^ND
I pet Plum. He is a Pitbull mix from
@onetailatatime
. All of his littermates were named for fruit. When Plum was young, he carried his food bowl to his caregiver and it fell and broke. He was sad. Now he just breaks into his stash of bones and hides them all over the house.
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Bid today on a private, one-on-one Zoom with mysterious singer/songwriter
@Sia
– without her wig! You’ll meet the amazing talent behind songs like Chandelier, The Greatest, Unstoppable, Cheap Thrills, Alive and more! And you'll help save homeless pets ^kw
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Want to help the animals affected by
#HurricaneHarvey
? Visit our
@amazon
wish list to send donated items today: ! ^ND
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Mother and daughter were depressed being apart from each other, but that all changed once they were reunited, thanks to
@RBARISHELTER
. See their story and watch the sweet reunion: . ^ND
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Before coming to our Sanctuary, two-year-old River was living outside with around 16 other dogs.
This adorable boy is the absolute sweetest, and we're happy to share that he was ✨ ADOPTED ✨ a couple of weeks ago. River is now living his best life in a loving home. ❤️ ^AT
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Search and rescue continues today in the Beaumont area, last night they were able to rescue this injured pregnant German shepherd! ^ET
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As
#HurricaneDorian
continues to threaten the southeast, Best Friends and partners have been transporting animals out of harm's way, but we can use the community's help! If you're in the southeast and able to transport animals to safety, sign up through .
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Always be yourself. Unless you can be a unicorn, then always be a unicorn. 😍 ^AT
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Sage was found scavenging for food with a chain embedded in her neck. After the vets at the
@HumaneTampaBay
removed it, Sage’s story went viral.
Though a flood of requests to adopt came in, 1 rose above the rest. It was from
@DaveBautista
, the Marvel actor & former WWE wrestler.
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Sweet castaway kitten swims the Black Sea to not only be rescued, but also adopted, by the family who saved her: .
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Little three-day-old Snowdrop likes to start each day with a big stretch! We are pretty sure he can't get any cuter. 😍 ^AT
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When Audrey arrived at the Sanctuary, she couldn't use her legs. But with physical therapy, acupuncture, hydrotherapy and a big spirit, Audrey learned to walk again. Celebrate
#NationalVeterinarianAppreciationDay
with Audrey's heartwarming tale of perserverance and determination.
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From rough life to sweet life: watch Peaches transform with love and care at
@BFAS_LA
then into the arms of her human soulmate. RT to show how patience, love and kindness can transform a pet's life like Peaches.
#SaveThemAll
#NoKill2025
^ND
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You have to name her the last thing you ate. What's her name? 👇 ^AT
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11-year-old Alice has been at our Sanctuary since 2016. Yesterday we had a going away party for her because she’s been ✨ ADOPTED ✨ ^AT
#BestDayEver
#SeniorDogsRock
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Do you love your pet more than humans? Well, you're not alone! A recent study from the Society & Animals Journal showed that most humans have more empathy for animals than they do for other humans. RT if you agree. ^ND
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Woodrow turned 18 years old in August, and all he wanted for his birthday was a loving home. 🥺
Well, grab the tissues and cue the happy tears because Woodrow was ✨ ADOPTED ✨ in October, just in time to celebrate the holidays with his new family. 🎉 ^AT
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Best Friends is helping Network partners save animals in Texas both physically and financially. Visit here to help: .
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The House has unanimously passed a bill that makes animal cruelty a federal felony. The PACT Act, which stands for Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture, was approved by the House on Tuesday. Next step is the Senate! ^ND
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Every year caregivers and volunteers surprise the adoptable
#dogs
at our Sanctuary with a sleigh full of donated toys and treats. 🛷
We think it's safe to say that Beauty had a great time picking out her toy from Santa's sleigh. ♥️
#MerryChristmas
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Best Friends does not endorse political candidates and understands that pet lovers span the political spectrum. But we were pleased to see that, for the first time in history, a presidential candidate is advocating for animal welfare. More on the blog: .
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An injury happened when Woody was 5 weeks old, leaving his face unique, cute and adorable — traits that match his bigger than life personality! This sweet boy is in foster and looking for a home. See his story and get more information via
@dodo
: . ^ND
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Rather than focusing on why a dog is homeless, where they were before, and what breed they are, rescuers are highlighting their known behaviors, quirks and penchant for belly rubs. See how how the internet is changing the way dogs find homes: .
#NoKill2025
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Meet Simon, a seven-year-old handsome boy available for
#adoption
at
@BFAS_LA
! As you can see, he's smart and gentle. He enjoys playdates with dogs his size and would love a forever home. Meet Simon at Best Friends in
#LosAngeles
: .
#SaveThemAll
#NoKill2025
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Kerry found a dog running loose in Houston right before the devastating winter storm struck. With shelters closed and temps dropping to freezing, Kerry acted fast and the dog — (now named Poncho!) — rode out the storm with Kerry and her family. Last night, Poncho was adopted! 🏡
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Railway workers found a puppy tied to a train and rescued, fed and cared for her. One of the workers took his act of kindness one step further by adopting her! A
#kind
community is what it will take to
#SaveThemAll
and reach
#NoKill2025
: . ^ND
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BREAKING:
@JerryBrownGov
has signed AB1825 into law. Abused fighting dogs now get a second chance in California! ^MM
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Violet, a coonhound rescued from a testing lab, is learning how to be a dog thanks to her new mama and feline sibling, Bert, who took Violet under his wing. See their heartwarming story: . ^ND
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Over the past decade, the Vicktory dogs have showed the world the meaning of resilience and courage, and showed us what it truly means to forgive. Today, we remember and honor them. ^ET
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Reading to shelter pets to reduce stress: The Reading Paws program finds that reading to pets may reduce anxiety as it creates a calm space in what could be a stressful environment. See how one shelter received an overwhelming response to the program: .
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If you're thinking about
#adoption
, watch this video that perfectly illustrates what an adopted animal can bring to your life.♥️
#SaveThemAll
#NoKill2025
^ND
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Bonnie and Clyde, rescued by Best Friends Network partner,
@MCanimalcare
, clearly have a unique bond: via
@dodo
. ^ND
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It’s Best Friends’ holiday match time, and homeless pets like Kirby are counting on you to make it another lifesaving season for the books. When you give to the animals today, your gift is matched, up to $2 million! ^ND
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When you go to a local shelter or rescue in search of a kitten, but instead fall in love with a 20-year-old cat. This family took a chance on the sweet toothless cat and gave him a home to live out his retirement. "It's never too late to save a life."
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Yesterday, Best Friends received word that there were animals in
#HurricaneDorian
's path off the coast of
#NC
. Two Best Friends staffers, Erin and Brittany, jumped in the van and drove all night to bring 39 animals back safety. These sweet souls will soon find homes in
#Atlanta
.
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Our beloved feline friend Solarflare passed away yesterday, surrounded by those who loved him most.
While we all wish he had lived longer, we are grateful that we got to know him, and that he enjoyed his time at the Sanctuary so much. Rest well, Solarflare. We will miss you!
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Where does a litter of puppies in need of round-the-clock care go? To the Sanctuary kitten nursery! They had been receiving intensive care for the past few weeks when it was time for their final bath at the nursery before their next big adventure—puppy preschool!
#SaveThemAll
^ND
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Dog deemed 'too energetic' to be adopted in the shelter is now helping rescuers in Houston after
#HurricaneHarvey
: .
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Sign our petition to hold the Houston SPCA accountable for pets in their care: .
#HurricaneHarvey
^MM
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We cannot THANK everyone enough! The animal-loving community is truly amazing. Thank you for helping the animals in Houston, everyone! ^ND
The donation center for
@bestfriends
working in Houston TX. The response has been overwhelming!
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A recent study shows that watching cat videos makes you feel positive, lowers stress and increases energy. Watch this kitty cuteness and RT if you agree!
#SaveThemAll
#NoKill2025
#cats
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Taking care of pets during
#NaturalDisasters
: how to keep your pets safe during the evacuation in preparation for Tropical Storm Barry via
@ABCNetwork
: .
#tropicalstormbarry
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Rainbow Bridge
#Adoption
Update: "I volunteered in March 2015 and found my 9-year-old Maggie. We just lost her at 13 but she had a great life as a part of our senior family! She loved being outside so we got an outdoor couch just for her! We made sure she was happy from day one.”
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Rosie arrived at
@BFAS_ATL
with a horrible case of mange that left her feeling awful. Treatment with medical baths, lots of love and extra treats helped her heal with time. The ultimate thing that helped her heal? Getting
#adopted
! Watch Rosie's story and
#RT
to
#SaveThemAll
. ^ND
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Pudge is 10 years old and mostly blind. Even though he can't see very well, one of his favorite activities is going for a golf cart ride.
Look at that smile. 😍
Adopt this adorable senior guy today: ^AT
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It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that Shadow, the final survivor of the Vicktory Dogs adopted from Best Friends, has passed away.
Our hearts go out to his wonderful loving family, and to all of those who knew him and loved him. ^ET
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The face you make when you find out that you’ve just been ✨ ADOPTED ✨ at 11 years old
#AllTheFeels
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Rescued pit bulls are acting as foster moms to blind kittens in need! Get the sweet story: .
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Talk about
#love
... this is everything.
Police officer rescues puppy from the street, works hard to find his family with no luck, brings him to LPD for food and warmth, then stays with him all night at a local shelter and clinic: .
#ValentinesDay
#hero
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Ahoy would like to interrupt your regularly scheduled scrolling to inform you that she ✨ BEAT CANCER ✨ ^AT
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This just in! An adopter in
#Houston
wanted to
#adopt
a cat yesterday. But when she saw two feline brothers hugging, she just couldn't separate them. So off they went, into a home together.
#AdoptionSuccess
^ND
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