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Faces of No-Kill Stories
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Faces of No-Kill: A just-right home for persnickety cat
For Goldilocks, home didn’t turn out to be a cottage in the woods. Instead, it was an NYC apartment full of love.
See her now
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Faces of No-Kill: Cat heals from injury in style
Marble came to Best Friends with two broken legs. Now, she’s on the road to recovery and sporting the latest in veterinary fashion.
She's getting stronger every day
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Faces of No-Kill: Sassy cat trades swats for snuggles
A cantankerous cat named Pumba now has someone who appreciates her just the way she is.
Pumba is now living her best life
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Faces of No-Kill: Nervous dog becomes ambassador of fun
Bonito came to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary as an anxious pup. Now he’s helping other dogs find their confidence through the power of play.
Now he's an ambassador of fun
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Faces of No-Kill: Mama dog beats the odds
How a dog without a home hung on until she and her pups landed the good life
It was destiny
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Faces of No-Kill: Cat goes from grumpy to cuddly
Peridot used to swat away affection with hisses and growls. Now she’s home, snuggling with her adopters and shining like the gem she’s named after.
Read about her transformation
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Faces of No-Kill: TLC saves sweet mama cat
Penelope came to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in rough shape with more than 50 other cats. But her sweet, spunky spirit and lots of TLC saved the day.
Recovery leads to adoption
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Faces of No-Kill: Bespectacled pup wins over family
Doug’s future is so bright he’s gotta wear shades.
His sunglasses serve both fashion and function
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Faces of No-Kill: Cat noses way into vet’s heart
During Stone Cold’s time in treatment for a hole in his nose, this charming gray tabby won over everyone he met — including his surgeon.
Now he's found love
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Faces of No-Kill: Dog feels at home on the range
Jessie went from a heartworm patient to a Las Vegas showgirl after a chance meeting with out-of-town guests.
Now her new life is beginning
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Faces of No-Kill: Cat finds kindred spirit in foster care
Battleship, a tabby cat with diabetes, went from shy and struggling to proud and playful thanks to foster volunteers who truly understood him.
Foster care helped him turn the corner
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Faces of No-Kill: 71 cats find love and healing
Cats from an overcrowded home started off timid at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, but they've learned to embrace love (and treats) from human friends.
See them now
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Faces of No-Kill: Pup steals his way into hearts and home
Call 911: Someone stole another heart — a furry, canine someone who didn’t let a serious medical condition get in the way of charming everyone he met.
Routine leads to his best life
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Faces of No-Kill: Dog springs into new life on 3 legs
After having his leg amputated due to a severe injury, Rex charmed his way into his caregivers’ hearts — and a new home.
Now he's living his best life
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Faces of No-Kill: Cat gains doting family after accident
After losing his eyesight in an accident, Jack was adopted by a family who helped him relearn how to navigate the world.
Now he's home where he belongs
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