Loving a dog with reactive behavior
January 23, 2019
Lego couldn’t always hide his fear, but his new family saw through it and gave him the chance he deserved.
Dream job with dogs at Best Friends in Utah
January 22, 2019
Dogtown team lead Tierney Sain shares what it’s like to work with hundreds of dogs who through the years have called Best Friends their home between homes.
Sleepovers with adoptable pets
January 17, 2019
Volunteers tell us what they love the most about their fabulous, furry and four-legged sleepover guests.
A volunteer who runs for dogs
January 10, 2019
Sandy Saffold started a running club that benefits the dogs at the Best Friends Lifesaving Center in Atlanta.
How a once homeless blind dog got the good life
December 14, 2018
For Charger, a paddle-boarding, couch-loving dog who has been blind since birth, the world is his oyster.
How a stable routine makes this dog so happy
November 27, 2018
Heismann is selective about his friends, but at the Sanctuary he has more friends than ever, thanks to a bit of structure and a lot of understanding.
How a sweet pit bull went from barking to blissful
November 7, 2018
Quilla was stressed in a shelter, so she barked (a lot) until she came to Best Friends, where she turned out to love quiet time best of all.
Helping a fearful dog gain confidence
October 29, 2018
Volunteer Janice MacMillan has a soft spot for fearful dogs, so when she met Donner she knew she wanted to help her.
Teaching a dog to read
October 11, 2018
Moose is so smart that he not only mastered the agility course, but he also learned to read.
Helping formerly tethered and neglected dogs to love life
October 9, 2018
The world was a scary place for two dogs named Cookie and Diamond — that is, until they met a volunteer who helped them face their fear of people and see how wonderful life can be