Dog Stories

Max as a puppy

Emaciated puppy gets fresh start

Little Max was found hungry and alone. It was the beginning of his long journey ho...
Now growing and thriving
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Boston the dog in a kiddie pool beside a person spraying hose water in

Water-loving dog finds confidence after a rough start

At Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, Boston got the patient care she needed to learn ...
Making a splash
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Donna in a wheelchair beside Shadow the dog and Best Friends staffer Timothy Perciful

Hero dog saves his person during Spokane wildfire

As flames rapidly approached their Washington home, Shadow helped his person, Donn...
Seeking shelter and safety
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Nigel the dog snuggling with another dog on a couch

Faces of No-Kill: Dog goes from barking to bliss

Nigel landed in a shelter where he became overwhelmed and stressed, but time at Be...
Preparing Nigel for his biggest adventure yet
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Maggie the dog with her adopter in a vehicle

Chance encounter leads to love for deaf dog

It seemed like fate when Maggie’s “adopt me” vest caught the eye of someone specia...
Now she's right at home
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Sassy the dog reuniting with her family

A tiny dog’s big reunion

After Sassy got lost, she landed in a shelter and then came to Best Friends Animal...
Now she's home at last
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Bolt the dog outside with tongue out and a rainbow behind him

Life’s a pool party for one buoyant pup

Whether he's splashing in the water or recruiting friends for a game, Bolt approac...
Now he's ready for the next party
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Birdie the French bulldog lying down with her wheelchair behind her

Small dog’s big joy leads her home

Birdie’s bright personality led her to a life full of adventure on wheels.
A new way of moving through the world
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Pearl the dog surrounded by people wearing orange prison jumpsuits

Pearls of wisdom from Pearl the dog

A dog found alone in the desert embodied the power of second chances for everyone ...
The power of second chances
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Kayak the dog lying next to another dog on a bed

How one easygoing dog helps shy dogs bloom

At Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, Kayak’s calm presence — and very serious commitm...
Providing emotional support duties
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Tator the dog in a kennel

Couple’s plan to adopt one dog changes with a bark

A Texas couple fell in love with Tator’s online Best Friends adoption profile, but...
Right where they belong
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Millie the dog lying on a couch

Mama dog’s classic rom-com story

After being rescued with her seven puppies, Millie became the main character in a ...
She's now loving city life
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Minnie the dog outside on a leash

Faces of No-Kill: Dog meets her kindred spirit

The third time proved to be the charm for a shelter dog turned beloved best friend...
Temporary stay quickly becomes permanent
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Nicky the dog outside in a garden

Dog with lopsided smile bounds through life

A jaw injury couldn’t hold Nicky back from living the joyful life every pet deserv...
Now he's exactly where he belongs
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Adam with Queenie the dog on a sleepover

Faces of No-Kill: Escape artist dog finds her zen

Once an escape artist in a busy world, Queen Bee discovers peace, stability, and t...
Now comfortable enough to let her guard down
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