Salt Lake City Stories

Foster volunteer Namitha Kim has found a unique way to celebrate her experience and remember the cats she's cared for.

A timid dog gains confidence in a foster home and helps give his adopter a birthday she’ll never forget

Best Friends veterinarians and a foster family help a kitten named Aslan heal from two fractured legs.

When Itty Bitty came to Best Friends, he was timid and tentative until a foster family with a cat showed him that life is nothing to be afraid of.

When they explore the great outdoors, Rafa’s adopters take him along for the ride

For her dedication to helping Best Friends in Utah have an incredibly successful year, volunteer Judy Steiger received a statewide award.

When the COVID-19 pandemic reached Salt Lake City, foster volunteers helped Best Friends pivot for an epic year of lifesaving.

Olivier was injured and scared when she arrived at Best Friends, but after getting medical care and spending time in a foster home, she's now one confident cat.

Rexie Roo's adopter reflects on life with her wonder cat and how he's taught her so much about patience, love, and resiliency.

Max sustained permanent nerve damage after being shot in the foot, but letting the past get her down really isn't this young dog's style.

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.

Harry may have lymphoma, but that doesn't stop him from working his magic and making friends with everyone he meets.

Waffle the kitten doesn't walk on his hind legs, but thanks to foster homes and acupuncture he gets around just fine.

Love from a foster mom and a momma cat helps a kitten overcome a serious injury and thrive on three legs

West Valley City Animal Services has been no-kill for years and now the shelter is supporting others so they can get there, too.