Black dog up on hind legs prior to a transport

Help Animals Affected by Hurricane Florence

Stay up-to-date on the latest Hurricane Florence news and how pets are being affected.
Man wearing a Best Friends fleece jacket and trucker hat, next to a dog wearing a Best Friends collar

Shop and Save Lives

Your purchase will assist homeless pets and help to Save Them All. Shop now!
Lovebug the black and white dog being petted by a person's hand

Resiliency During Rehabilitation

When Lovebug came to Best Friends, his back legs were broken, but now he’s back on his feet again. Read his story
Senior gray and white cat Sylvester, who is now adopted

Singing the Praises of Seniors

Elderly cats Lionel and Sylvester may have had stiff competition, but that didn’t stop them from finding one great home. Read their story
Camille the gray fluffy dog

Spa Day

See video featuring Camille the dog's grooming transformation and more.
Small torbie kitten with No-Kill nationwide by 2025 graphic of the United States

No-Kill by 2025

Check out the lifesaving progress being made across the country via interactive maps.
The Scharf family, all wearing white Best Friends T-shirts, holding a white parrot

Summer Internships Leave Lasting Memories

Meet the family who sold everything and moved into a van to travel around the country and help animals. Read their story
Adopt Quilla, a black and white pit bull terrier mix

Adopt Quilla

Quilla is always up for an adventure but also likes to relax and hang out.
Man looking into a black and white dog's eyes

Best Friends Blog

Dogs have empathy for people, but do we offer it back appropriately?