Candycane landed in a shelter at just two weeks old and almost died, but today he’s living the good life

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

Senior with special needs is finally home with the woman who’s loved him for two years

Esme was one sick puppy when she landed at the Harris County Animal Shelter in Houston, but now she’s living the good life

Girl on a mission to help those in need hosts yard sale fundraiser for the animals at Best Friends

One woman’s reflection on the Best Friends National Conference

When Tyson was diagnosed with a fast growing sarcoma, Best Friends created an amazing wish list for him and helped him check off the ultimate item — a wonderful home

A bird found struggling in the cold is back on his feet again

When Eddie Macias popped the question, he knew the perfect place to do it — the Best Friends Super Adoption in Houston

How a Best Friends community cat program in a single weekend helped 60 cats on Louisiana’s Grand Isle — with a lot of help from volunteers

This former community cat reached out to people when she needed help, and now she’s giving back as a therapy cat

Helping cats live their best lives means finding the ideal home for that particular cat — whether it’s a house, a place of business or an entire neighborhood

How a massive shipment from Gleaning for the World to Best Friends Network partners helped pets and families after raging storms

The Best Friends Leadership Training Academy provides shelter staff with hands-on experience so they can help even more homeless pets

The deck may be stacked against them, but these unsung heroes are fighting hard to save lives — and it’s up to us to help them win

Ruff Adventure Dog program matches up energetic dogs from Best Friends with adventurous people

How 14-year-old Sweet Pea won hearts at the Best Friends Lifesaving Center in Los Angeles, as well as the heart of Marjory, her 80-years-young adopter

Big changes at the Ivins Animal Shelter Adoption Center began with a dog who needed help and a shelter director and police chief who wanted to save him

When health issues kept her from volunteering at the Best Friends Kitten Nursery, this kind woman started making cat toys by hand

How shelters and rescues across the country are using innovative ideas — both big and small — to save dogs and cats

The TAILS program pairs teenagers in correctional facilities with rescued dogs to change their lives for the better

Bean was terrified of people after living on his own for years, but love and patience in a new home changed his life forever

Luna spent her days hiding in plain sight in a New York City window — until she found just the right home

Nearly 2,500 people attended the two-day event that found homes for almost 300 cats and dogs from local shelters and rescue groups

Luigi was 10 when he came to the Best Friends Lifesaving Center in New York, but that didn’t stop him from finding a home where he fits in perfectly

After Vincent’s dog Megatron passed away, he decided the best way to honor his legacy was to open his home (and heart) to another.

Lincoln the kitten found himself homeless at a shelter, but got adopted with his best friend — a blankie.

Bubbles the cat has Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, but it doesn’t slow her down one bit.

How Arby the dog changed their lives and why he’ll be in their hearts forever

These siblings work every day to help the most animals at a shelter in Texas.

Hiromi Nobata has been helping save lives in the Big Apple ever since she visited the Sanctuary.

People in L.A. showed up big time to save their city’s homeless kittens, helping nearly 150 from the Best Friends kitten nursery go to foster homes.

Harrison’s new mom says, “I think of shy animals like introverted people. They may never talk to you at a noisy party, but they might become your closest friends if you make the time to get to know each other.”

What these homeless dogs are teaching the teacher

Best Friends came together with animal shelters coast to coast for adoption events that helped more than a thousand dogs and cats find homes.

Dingo, rescued from a fight bust, becomes an expert on happy living.

Palm Valley Animal Center volunteer Chelsea Hughes is so dedicated to volunteering to help save dogs and cats that she’s made it her full-time “job.

Lennox slipped out of his home and spent time in two different shelters before his family found him — on his 15th birthday.

They were found in a dumpster, but the love of a total stranger brought them to safety at Best Friends.

Arizona wasn’t having much luck getting adopted in Atlanta, so she came to New York City where she soon found a home.

Rosalie Wind tells us what it’s like to work with potbellied pigs, and how one of them named Cutie stole her heart.

After round-the-clock love and care at the Sanctuary, puppies leave distemper behind and launch new lives.

Palm Valley Animal Center’s new Tails Around Town program makes it easy for the community to get involved to help save lives.

Dogs are popular office mates at Best Friends not only because it’s fun, but because it helps the dogs.

Dog walking, hiking and sleepovers bring this couple back to Best Friends half a dozen times — and counting.

Photos capture the moment all shelter pets wait for — when they go home with a new family.

Celebrities come together to support animals at Best Friends Benefit to Save Them All in NYC.

With a little help and patience, Ruthie learned that she didn’t need to guard her toys anymore.

Photos from the Best Friends in Los Angeles kitten nursery through the lens of volunteer photographer Todd Roisman