New York City Stories Image COVID-19 Program Updates and Resources Stay up to date regarding our programs and how you can help Feature Image Stories from first-time pet foster volunteers Is cuddling the key to quarantine? Three people fostering pets for the first time learn that even in times of isolation, little heartbeats at night help us feel less alone. Feature Image Dog adoption in the time of coronavirus Couple planned to adopt Gus after he'd completed dog behavior training, but when NYC started shutting down that plan kicked into high gear. Feature Image Johnsy the cat says FIV is no big deal, and so does his adopter This orange tabby's new dad was nervous about adopting a cat with FIV, but then he got the facts and the two are living happily ever after. Feature Image 15 quarantine foster pet stories Check out these adorable pets who got to move out of shelters and in with foster families as people quarantine at home across the country Feature Image New Yorkers step up to foster pets during coronavirus quarantine Big help for pets in the Big Apple as people stay home and foster Feature Image NYC pit bull terrier gets a home fit for a queen Bertha, a senior pit bull with hypothyroidism, got to be queen for a day at a fancy pet hotel and then she scored her perfect new home Feature Image Volunteer’s passion for helping pets spans two continents Fabio Vitolla loved visiting the Best Friends Lifesaving Center in New York City, so when he relocated from Switzerland he knew exactly where he wanted to volunteer Feature Image Foster puppy shows family with allergy issues you don't have to buy a 'doodle' to make the perfect match Tempted to buy a nonshedding "doodle" type dog because of the husband's allergies, couple opts to adopt the perfect dog for them instead. Feature Image Three-legged dog teaches young boy that what makes us different also makes us special Mother adopts a dog with three legs to teach her son a life lesson: that we all have special needs and that our differences are what make us special. Feature Image Sparks fly for Dallas and her new dad TV appearance leads to spontaneous road trip – and a new home for one lucky dog Feature Image Busy event producer still finds time every week to make a difference for homeless pets Lauren Fishman, who owns a special events and consulting company, volunteers to help homeless pets and with Best Friends events. Feature Image Adoptable dog featured on Animal Planet sparks love at first sight for her new dad Dallas the terrier mix who appeared on Animal Planet's show "Give A Dog a Home: Live!," which features adoptable pets from Best Friends, is adopted. Feature Image High-energy dog meets his match High-energy, rambunctious dog meets his perfect match: an active adopter who takes him for long walks and to play fetch in the park. Feature Image Forget long vacations or sleeping in: This volunteer would rather spend her retirement years helping New York City’s homeless pets Kathy Posekel, who is retired, now spends her time working with dogs and cats in need at Best Friends Animal Society in New York. Feature Pagination Previous page First page 1 … Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Current page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 … Last page 18 Next page