Los Angeles Stories

See how much unconditional love and companionship adoptable pets have to offer.

Gilda, a dog with a heart of gold, finds her spot on the couch with her new family.

How a precocious pair of cats went from homeless to living the good life in their unconventional new digs

No-kill, TNVR, and finding common ground

A cat who overcame medical troubles, a calm canine companion, and an anniversary adoption are just a few of the sweet pet adoption stories waiting to be read.

Vera went from a busy shelter to a charmed life in her new home.

Pawrie the Frenchie came from a shelter to Best Friends with multiple medical issues, but a loving foster family helped him on his way to a new life.

A dog who smiles all the time. A puppy who landed a new home at a business conference. These pets are living the good life after being adopted from Best Friends.

Hanjae was at a shelter with a life-threatening medical condition. Today she’s thriving in her new home.

Two days of adoptions in a park with shelters and rescue groups leads to more than 400 homeless dogs and cats saved.

Let’s get these pets adopted, Los Angeles.

Rico was stressed and kept dropping weight, but a loving foster home was just what the doctor ordered to help him bulk up and feel safe.

Around 25 animal welfare organizations will come together at the Best Friends Super Adoption on November 4-5 at Los Angeles State Historic Park.

All you need is a bathtub and an open mind: how Best Friends cat expert Samantha Bell nursed kittens with sarcoptic mange back to health.

With time, patience, and TLC, Jax went from a fearful dog who needed a home to a happy pup who’s blossoming with his new person.