Stories

Thanks to time, patience, and chin scratches in his foster homes, today 10-year-old Smokey is exactly where he belongs.

Jeffersonville Animal Shelter celebrates the first no-kill month in its history.

Rich and Linda Yates combine road trips with rescue work, lending their hands — and sometimes their backseat — to help the animals.

From a large shelter in Las Vegas to a smaller one in rural Georgia, U.S. animal shelters are steadily moving toward no-kill.

Indy fell into a coma when she was just a tiny kitten, but swift action saved her life.

A cross-country trip and spontaneous visit to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary led to a life-changing moment for a very good dog named Rio.

When Lisa Barrett returned to her hometown on assignment for Best Friends, she proved that when it comes to saving pets’ lives, yes, you can go home again.

When animals needed help, these everyday heroes stepped in with compassion and creativity and forever changed a few lucky lives.

Collaboration is the cornerstone of advancing animal welfare and increasing lifesaving.

Our favorite kind of news? Updates from adopters whose new pets have become the heart of their homes.

Four stories show why Best Friends Network Partners truly are the best.

Following a tragic accident at Bryce Canyon, a 12-year-old cat is recovering at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary — safe, healing, and surrounded by love.

Across the country, Best Friends is finding pets homes full of love, fun, and sometimes even their own wardrobe.

The retailer is teaming up with Best Friends to bring happy home for National Pet Month.

Louisiana continues to honor its legacy as the Pelican State by protecting its animals with a no-kill proclamation.