Charlie was feeling a little blue, but today he’s thriving thanks to a canine friend and two young children who shower him with attention and love

Gunner waited longer than most dogs at Best Friends in Los Angeles to find a home, but with the help of staff and two volunteers, today he’s living the most amazing life

After getting a pilot’s license, volunteer joins Pilots N Paws to learn how to transport rescued animals

16 ways to help homeless pets by choosing from the Best Friends Catalog of Kindness

Without animal shelters like Kansas City Pet Project to serve as way stations for pets in transport, many cats and dogs would not get the new start they deserve

This Thanksgiving and Christmas, bake some homemade treats for your pup and let Fido in on the feast

Los Angeles volunteer David Glazer, known for helping every pet in every possible way, is reminded daily about the importance of kindness from animals

This sweet dog was done raising her pups, but since she wasn’t done being a mom, she was happy to show some love to another litter of puppies

The road to a loving home can be a long one, but in 2019 these animals got the happy endings they’d been waiting for all their lives

Once considered controversial, free dog and cat adoptions are proving to be an effective lifesaving tool for shelters and rescue groups. So why are some still afraid to try it?

These dogs got a last-minute ride to Best Friends in Atlanta from Pender County Animal Shelter, and now they’re in happy new homes

Best Friends Roadhouse and Mercantile promises the best accommodations for animal lovers traveling with pets

It took several people (including a pilot) to help this pit bull and mastiff mix leave the shelter, but nothing was going to stop them from giving this gentle dog the life he deserved

TV appearance leads to spontaneous road trip and a new home for this lucky terrier mix

Harley wasn't exactly what this family was looking for at a pet adoption event, but they took a chance and fell in love

Get your dog or cat into the Halloween spirit with these tips on how to create a simple costume and other ways to make the holiday fun — for pets at shelters, too

Frannie and her unborn puppies were at risk of losing their lives in a shelter until Bottle Pups and Mama Dog Rescue in Moab, Utah, agreed to take her in

Westley was born with cerebellar hypoplasia, a condition that affects his motor skills, but that doesn’t stop him from being loving, happy and even a little stubborn

She said “Woof!”

Homeless in L.A., Sam got the chance of a lifetime to live with his favorite person, but to get there he needed to make peace with his nemesis — the crate

Sixteen-year-old reaches out to 100 world changers, including Julie Castle, and becomes one herself

Wayne is a boisterous and rowdy dog, but after training, he met an adopter who understands him and helps him channel his energy into something good

Kathy Posekel dedicates a great deal of her time to helping dogs and training others on the dog care team at the Best Friends Lifesaving Center in New York City

Paco needed a risky surgery to remove one of his lungs, but that hasn’t stopped this fun-loving kitten

Cats with feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) are rescued, come to Best Friends and find a loving home together

When Becky McCrea reaches the Best Friends Lifesaving Center in Los Angeles this week, she will have logged more than 3,000 miles for homeless pets

With the help of Best Friends and his foster family, an adorable white pit bull overcomes anxiety from living on the streets and finds a home where’s he’s understood

Tabby cat went from homeless in a Wisconsin shelter to helping people who need him

Love and support have helped transform two discarded puppies into brave, strong, joyful dogs

A dramatic shift to foster-centric operations, which broadens Pima Animal Care Center’s capacity may be the secret to saving them all

Benny’s life was at risk when he arrived at a Texas shelter with a severely injured paw — until Jessica saw his photo and made it her mission to save him

This is what happens when an Amazon parrot with special needs gets a second chance and starts an amazing new life

Kitten’s wild ride ends in rescue, adoption

Declawing left Yorbia in physical pain that led to behavioral issues, but now she’s on the mend in her new home

Two shy shepherd-mix dogs adopted after waiting more than a decade

Best Friends has an exciting new program encouraging kids 8-13 to be the best animal advocate they can be

Two dog trainers come together and open their homes to help an enthusiastic dog learn the skills needed to get him adopted

After the mass shooting in Ohio on August 4, 2019, puppies and kittens from the Humane Society of Greater Dayton help calm local residents

Best Friends National Conference inspires people at this shelter to commit to no-kill

He was saved from former NFL quarterback Michael Vick’s illegal dogfighting operation, and went on to a happy life as an advocate for other dogs like him

Life used to be frustrating for Ludwig, who is deaf, but now he’s learning agility and loving life after one of his caregivers taught him ASL

Bono the pit bull terrier has never let homelessness or health challenges get in the way of finding happiness every day

The Best Friends Kitten Nursery in Kanab, Utah, adds caring for neonatal orphaned puppies to its lifesaving resume

University of North Florida students share transformational experience at Best Friends

Hardworking couple spends nearly 2,000 hours volunteering with rabbits

This dog was so scared of men he would lunge and bark at them, but now a guy is his very best friend

Programs for ownerless, stray or feral cats offer trap-neuter-return, but they also change minds and open hearts

Clover was born with impaired hearing, but she learned how to read hand signals in order to find the perfect forever home

Second Chance Rescue knew the perfect home was out there for Apollo, and with a little help from Best Friends, he found it