Stories

Teams work nonstop to assist dogs and cats in Florida shelters

Have you ever heard of a snuggly snake? How about a ticklish tortoise? Well, the Sanctuary is full of surprises.

These adopters chose large dogs to join their families and they couldn’t be happier about it.

After a difficult goodbye to her blind cat of 17 years, Stormy’s life and RV are again filled with cat purrs, snuggles and songs.

Learn about the far-reaching effects of one woman caring about 30 unexpected tenants.

When Lou adopted a strong malamute-husky mix named Midas who had bounced between homes, he changed her life, too.

Trinna arrived at Best Friends with a painful eye condition called entropion, but Kelly looked past that and adopted her.

These five stories from shelters and rescue organizations across the country are surefire pick-me-ups.

Best Friends teams are building foster programs remotely for shelters all across the country

Rikki-Lynn fell in love with a senior, scruffy cat named Van Gogh, and her family gave him a home for the last months of his life.

Peanut Butter the cat shows a kind couple how much fun it can be to have a feline in your life.

First-time foster volunteer shares her story about helping a scared Chihuahua find her rhythm and then a home.

Volunteer requests assistance following the tragic school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.

Time to celebrate pets recently adopted from Best Friends.

Adopters experience a master class in boundaries and communication, taught by a dog.