Los Angeles Stories

From making us smile to helping us put things in perspective, we all have countless reasons to be thankful for pets this year and every year.

For a long time, Kiwi was in and out of adoptive homes due to behavior challenges, but she finally landed with a foster family that never gave up on her.

Tootsie came to Best Friends with a painful eye condition that required surgery, but no matter what life brings her, this cat is an inspiration.

Paws For Life K9 Rescue prison program changes the lives of both dogs and inmates while helping veterans and first responders cope with PTSD.

Luck just wasn't on Johnny Houla's side until he met his new mom, who adopted him even though she had to move to make it happen.

Foster mentor program at Best Friends in Los Angeles gives first-time kitten foster volunteers extra support and encouragement while caring for newborn kittens.

A cat colony at a California transportation company opens new horizons and inspires pilot to foster and advocate for trap-neuter-return.

Kitten drive-through adoption event in Los Angeles was a smashing success.

When it comes to fostering kittens, one family is learning a lot from Penny, their Labrador retriever.

Adopter provides the play-by-play on how patience and kindness helped her timid cat gain confidence.

72 kittens adopted over a two day adoption event

Emerald was found living on the streets of Los Angeles with incredibly matted hair, but after getting cleaned up she found a home where she can shine.

Steak managed to charm everyone in his Los Angeles foster home, including someone 1,500 miles away who decided to adopt him.

Annenberg Foundation, Best Friends Animal Society, Maddie's Fund and Michelson Found Animals Foundation partner to fund positive outcomes for homeless pets in California