This orange tabby’s new dad was nervous about adopting a cat with FIV, but then he got the facts and the two are living happily ever after
Beat the quarantine blues with the #WFHPetChallenge, and check out these tips on how to work out (and bliss out) with your dog or cat
A bit of good news as more people staying at home due to the coronavirus step up to foster pets
Best Friends Network partners are using creativity and resolve to save homeless animals in their care
Need 32 reasons to smile today? Check out the puppy adoption cuteness overload in these photos taken before social distancing was a thing
The animals are here to shine some sunlight on your indoor days, but if looking at cute puppies doesn’t help, a quiz or some coloring pages might do the trick
Check out these adorable pets who got to move out of shelters and in with foster families, as people quarantine at home across the country
Big help for pets in the Big Apple as people stay home and foster
Need a break from coronavirus news? Meet these animal look-alikes, doubles and doppelgangers at Best Friends
Hundreds of pets go from Best Friends lifesaving centers around the country into foster homes
Gertrude ruled the Best Friends Lifesaving Center in Atlanta thanks to her catitude, and today she’s doing the same in her new home
Volunteer steps up to help a dog with liver cancer live the rest of her life in a home where she’d know nothing but love
It took a week of treats before Charger let anyone get near him, but when he did, it changed his life forever, and his new mom’s
Laid-back Solarflare lost the use of his hind end after being hit by a car, but it’s all starting to come back after lots of care, special treatments and fun
Svetlana the cat is crushing her job as a feline office mate, disinfection protocol supervisor and social distancing coach
Shortie the cat lost his home, was terrified in a shelter and survived a freak illness, but then he landed a new home after making friends with his foster family’s dog
When Bubbles, a young cat with a rare skin condition was spotlighted on Instagram, it wasn’t long until her perfect family found her
In a letter to Best Friends, a family reflects on how their dog, Ava, has brought them a decade of joy
These innovative animal control officers are redefining what it means to save more lives
It took a while to find a new home for Samwell, a young dog with a lot of energy in a Houston shelter, but his new family loves everything about him
Magma has a crisscrossed beak from an infection when she was young, but her unique looks and friendly nature help her stand out from the flock
Marianna fell in love with Brandy and adopted her, but when it didn’t work out she made it her mission to ensure the next one did
How Morgan, a 10-year-old shy cat in Los Angeles, landed a home with a woman, her 93-year-old mom and two fellow senior pets
How an older, diabetic cat and two college students became a family of three
Unable to hear, Jelly Bean circles and paces due to a neurological condition, but with special training she’s feeling better than ever
From homeless in Houston to salvation in Salt Lake City, Patrick finds a home with amazing family of four
Kangaroo wasn’t the type of dog that members of the Zahorodny family thought they wanted, but he was everything they needed
To Belle Henderson there’s no greater reward than helping cats get adopted at the Best Friends Lifesaving Center in Los Angeles
How a gorgeous white cat with impaired vision and hearing went from a shelter in the path of a hurricane to being loved in her new home
This shelter completely turned around the way it handles stray cats, and thousands of lives have been saved because of it
Video provides a glimpse of what Meryl’s life was really like at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
New to her role as executive director at Joint Animal Services in the state of Washington, Sarah Hock found inspiration, guidance and support by attending the inaugural class of the Best Friends Executive Leadership Certification program
When Ranko Fukuda isn’t helping youth in foster homes, she’s helping senior pups and neonatal kittens at the Best Friends Lifesaving Center in Los Angeles
When Princess Potato appeared on the finale of Animal Planet’s ‘Give A Dog A Home: Live!’ she captured the hearts of a family that gave her a loving home
Furred, feathered or scaled: All these valentines are special
These dynamic animal duos are sure to warm your heart as they snuggle up together for cute Valentine’s Day photos
Pet matchmaking advice from experts at Best Friends on how to find the dog or cat of your dreams
Photos from a day at puppy preschool, the area at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary where puppies rule
How a sweet Great Pyrenees made his way out of a tough spot and walked straight into a family’s heart
Bertha, a senior pit bull with hypothyroidism, got to be queen for a day at a fancy pet hotel and then she scored her perfect new home
Fabio Vitolla loved visiting the Best Friends Lifesaving Center in New York City, so when he relocated from Switzerland he knew exactly where he wanted to volunteer
Tiny tabby Peyton came to Best Friends in bad shape, underweight and sick, but with veterinary care and love she healed and got a home of her very own
Celebrate your furry Valentine in ways that mean more to your pet than you might think.
It looked like Kenya might never be able to live with other dogs, but patience and training turned things around, and she even helped a shy dog come out of her shell
Formerly terrified pup gets lots of love, surgery for a broken leg and now she’s ready for her next adventure — a home
Celebrating 12 years with the last remaining dog at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary rescued from former NFL player Michael Vick’s illegal dogfighting ring
Debbie Ford came to the NKLA Pet Adoption Center in Los Angeles to adopt a dog and had only one rule — no puppies
Yuma dislikes other dogs, but that didn’t stop her from getting adopted into a home where she’s her new mom’s one and only
For Danielle and Brian, going outside their comfort zone and against their initial plans paid off in a big way
Members of the Kocicka family knew as soon as they met a shy Doberman with Von Willebrand disease that she was the dog they wanted to adopt
Millie the black cat had to vie for attention with younger kitties up for adoption, but her charming personality won her a spot with a wonderful family
How Best Friends Network partners across the country are rolling up their sleeves and doing whatever it takes to save homeless pets' lives in their communities and beyond
Lenny was getting overlooked until he met someone who already had a cat with feline immunodeficiency virus and decided to give him a friend
No one could figure out why Zora was getting skinnier and skinnier until she arrived at Best Friends, where vets discovered the cause: an enzyme deficiency
Gimlet came to Best Friends from a rural animal shelter outside of Salt Lake City and today lives at Beehive Distilling, where she’s working hard (and hardly working)
After a year of waiting, this diamond in the rough was adopted just in time for the holidays
Inky had heartworm, entropion, allergies and she didn’t play nice with other dogs, but today she’s healthy and friendly with other pups
Pint-size pup with vision impairment triumphs over tragedy and is now living his best life in a new home
We searched for and found little-known fun facts about the Sanctuary, the animals and the people who started it all 35 years ago
Dog with a fun-loving, goofy personality knows how to have a good time and always brings the party with him
Sandwich the cat has hyperesthesia (a condition that caused him to attack his own tail), but with help from veterinarians at Best Friends, he’s feeling so much better
The dogs went wild on a snowy day at the Sanctuary and our photographer was there to capture it
When Mariah’s husband left for his first deployment with the U.S. Navy, Maple, a dog adopted from Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, helped her beat the blues
Tati wasn’t even a week old when she came to Best Friends with an injured leg, hip and dislocated knee, but today she’s loving life with a kitty best friend
Here’s how to help dogs, cats and other pets survive the scary sound of fireworks this New Year’s Eve
After their pit bull terrier passed away, members of the Estle family were sad until they met a homeless pittie named Roxy, who helped them move on
Kash lost his leg after being hit by a car in Atlanta, but today he’s teaching his New York City family about accepting pets and people with special needs
How Hall County Animal Shelter staff changed life for pets in their community
How animal sanctuary internships can help save the lives of homeless pets
A six-week-old puppy and mother dog rescued out of the trash are now safe, secure and loved in new homes
Best Friends animal caregivers share their favorite toys, treats and supplies for keeping dogs and cats happy and healthy
Sixteen-year-old inspires her dad to volunteer with her at the Best Friends Lifesaving Center in Salt Lake City, Utah
The statistics don’t lie: Las Vegas Community Cat Program wraps up successfully
Delilah can’t hear and ended up in a shelter, but now she’s been adopted by the perfect couple
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
Preteen Jack Hallock exemplifies passionate activism for the next generation of volunteers
Special-needs kitty with FeLV exhibits near ‘purr-fect’ behavior and thrives in foster home with a dog
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
An accident cost Toby part of his puppyhood, but his happy ending is epic
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
From donating a bag of treats to sponsoring a dog or cat adoption, it’s easy (and fun) to spread holiday cheer to pets at your local animal shelter
Denzel weighed one pound when he came to Best Friends with an injured leg and a life-threatening infection, but an emergency leg amputation got him up and running again
This Thanksgiving and Christmas, bake some homemade treats for your pup and let Fido in on the feast
Lauren Fishman owns and manages her own boutique special events and consulting company, and while she loves her job, her heart belongs to dogs who need homes
Los Angeles volunteer David Glazer, known for helping every pet in every possible way, is reminded daily about the importance of kindness from animals
Aging like a fine wine, Clicquot is living the life of luxury with her new family, which says it’s a joy to care for a senior cat with special needs
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
Although Bullseye struggled to get along with other dogs, with training and lots of love, he found not only a forever home, but a puppy of his very own
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
This kitty’s legs don’t work quite as well as those of most other cats, but she’s not letting it slow her roll
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?
Determined to save pets in their community, Forsyth Humane Society steps up to take the county shelter to no-kill; a new transport van will help them reach their goal
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
Committed volunteers say there's always something new at Best Friends
Best Friends Roadhouse and Mercantile promises the best accommodations for animal lovers traveling with pets
This little dog needed help to get moving again, and he hasn’t slowed down since he got his new set of wheels
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
Coming home was a tough transition for a California National Guardsman, but helping his adopted dog has made it a lot easier
