Stories

There’s a tipping point in all great things. It’s the moment the scales shift their balance — when the heavy and seemingly impossible lift to achieve social change suddenly takes on momentum of its own, becoming an unstoppable force. We are at the tipping point of the no-kill movement.

Like sugar and spice, Sugar the cat and Ginger the person were just the right match for each other.

Although we like to think we rescue dogs, sometimes dogs rescue us just when we need them the most.

It was a race against time to save a grounded peregrine falcon found near Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.

Best Friends supporters share their stories of how their dog and cat family members came into their lives through unexpected circumstances.

Discover adorable bunny stories, learn fun facts, and get tips on adopting and caring for rabbits — just in time for a hoppy Easter.

How Chicagoans are stepping up for community cats

Best Friends supporters reminisce about the special day when they brought home their canine family members.

Each Best Friends volunteer has their own reason for giving their time to help animals. Read their inspiring stories here.

Best Friends supporters share their stories about fostering pets — and often realizing the pets were already home.

Skipper came to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in need of an outlet for his boundless energy. Then something amazing happened.

Best Friends supporters share their stories about the magical day when they brought home their feline family members.

Federal authorities are calling it the largest single-person bust in history.

Tib went from Richmond SPCA to becoming a beloved museum greeter, gift shop supervisor, and expert at stealing visitors’ hearts.