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
TV appearance leads to spontaneous road trip and a new home for this lucky terrier mix
Grant will save thousands of pets in Texas’ Rio Grande Valley
Harley wasn't exactly what this family was looking for at a pet adoption event, but they took a chance and fell in love
For this Idaho couple, retirement means volunteering at two Best Friends Network partners — Simply Cats Animal Center and West Valley Humane Society — as well as the Sanctuary
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
How an iconic drawing toy helped raise awareness for rescued dogs and cats in Salt Lake City
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
It’s time to celebrate the cats in your life and if you don’t have any, these funny photos will make you wish you did
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
Fun turned to fear when a little kitten faced panleukopenia, but this foster mom helped her and three other kittens overcome the illness
She said “Woof!”
Robert Lobo used to keep to himself at the NKLA Pet Adoption Center, but now when he’s not helping pets, he helps fellow volunteers get more involved
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
She weighed less than two grams when found, but now she’s back in the wild
Sixteen-year-old reaches out to 100 world changers, including Julie Castle, and becomes one herself
Dog goes from limping to jumping in the surf, with a little help from Best Friends and her adventurous family
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
The Best Friends Su-Purrr Adoption, a big success for Los Angeles area rescue groups and shelters, helped the city take another leap toward no-kill
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
Best Friends volunteer shares her story about hosting slumber parties with homeless dogs
Paco needed a risky surgery to remove one of his lungs, but that hasn’t stopped this fun-loving kitten
Bossco’s friends build him a ‘zoomie mobile’ to help him get out and have some fun
Cats with feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) are rescued, come to Best Friends and find a loving home together
How a young shepherd mix from a Texas shelter opened her adopter’s eyes to the misperceptions people often have about dogs from shelter
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
Best Friends awards a $50,000 grant to Gwinnett County Animal Welfare for a shelter outreach program honoring the bond between people and their 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
After landing at a large Atlanta shelter with heartworm and an injured leg that would require amputation, Buddy was brought to Best Friends where he received the care he needed to find a home
Tabby cat went from homeless in a Wisconsin shelter to helping people who need him
A transport program puts Southern Pines Animal Shelter on the map for saving thousands of dogs and cats in Mississippi and Louisiana
Love and support have helped transform two discarded puppies into brave, strong, joyful dogs
Maryanne’s dog died in 2017, but now she’s changing the world of a distrustful senior dog who needs her
A dramatic shift to foster-centric operations, which broadens Pima Animal Care Center’s capacity may be the secret to saving them all
Getting off the racetrack was the very best thing for a thoroughbred, now a beloved companion
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
A special event for Animal Care Centers of NYC helps 54 cats and kittens get adopted
This is what happens when an Amazon parrot with special needs gets a second chance and starts an amazing new life
Best Friends and many partners came together last week to evacuate pets as the storm approached
Kitten’s wild ride ends in rescue, adoption
A dog with terminal cancer checks a major item off his bucket list with help from pro baseball player Justin Turner
Declawing left Yorbia in physical pain that led to behavioral issues, but now she’s on the mend in her new home
Meet Faye Robinson, a volunteer in Atlanta who isn’t afraid of rolling up her sleeves and doing whatever it takes to help pets
Two shy shepherd-mix dogs adopted after waiting more than a decade
Best Friends celebrates Gov. J. B. Pritzker’s signing of Senate Bill 61, which removes barriers to saving dogs and cats
Best Friends has an exciting new program encouraging kids 8-13 to be the best animal advocate they can be
Once-neglected baby goat gets a foster home, a prosthetic leg and a new best friend
Two dog trainers come together and open their homes to help an enthusiastic dog learn the skills needed to get him adopted
After being found frostbitten in the snow with a rope around his legs, Mr. Cheeks eventually came to Best Friends and met an adopter who thinks he’s everything
