Second chances for an abandoned cat and puppy
May 14, 2019
They were found in a dumpster, but the love of a total stranger brought them to safety at Best Friends.
Chow mix goes from guard dog to teddy bear
May 7, 2019
Jacko, a former guard dog, didn’t want to be touched when he first came to Best Friends, but now he loves petting, brushing and belly rubs.
These pets love their human mamas so much.
May 6, 2019
Mother’s Day isn’t just for moms with kids: It’s for moms with pets, too.
A day in the life of a potbellied pig caregiver
May 1, 2019
Rosalie Wind tells us what it’s like to work with potbellied pigs, and how one of them named Cutie stole her heart.
Love and expert care: Saving puppies with distemper
May 1, 2019
After round-the-clock love and care at the Sanctuary, puppies leave distemper behind and launch new lives.
How a foster home is helping a cat with pica
April 24, 2019
Since coming to the Sanctuary and moving into a quiet foster home, Ufro’s pica symptoms no longer control his life.
A service project with animals
April 24, 2019
High schooler Abby Leuchten spends two weeks volunteering with animals at Best Friends.
Sharing office space with dogs
April 24, 2019
Dogs are popular office mates at Best Friends not only because it’s fun, but because it helps the dogs.
My story: Jean Schifferns and Steve Nussbaum
April 22, 2019
Dog walking, hiking and sleepovers bring this couple back to Best Friends half a dozen times — and counting.
Saving a cat caught in a trap
April 4, 2019
After lifesaving surgery for severe injuries, Birdie the cat has an amazing recovery and finds a loving home.