Dog learns how to trust people with a little help from a friend
July 23, 2021
Couple steps up to foster a very shy dog and gets a whole lot of assistance from their live-in dog expert, Dandelion
Kitten kits prepare the public to save lives
July 22, 2021
Grant from Best Friends provides enough kits to support 1,800 kittens in Los Angeles County
Scary little dog or scared sweetie?
July 21, 2021
BoPeep earned herself a reputation for being a scary little dog, but she just needed time and patience to feel safe and open up
German shepherd adoption finally sticks
July 20, 2021
Hanz and his endless energy were too much for most people, but he found his niche in a family with two young kids
An itchy cat’s total transformation
July 19, 2021
Pendleton was miserable with itchy skin when he first arrived at the Sanctuary, but with a diagnosis and lots of soothing skin care he’s feeling great
Adopter honors his late mom and her cats by adopting two of his own
July 16, 2021
Jack and Rosie lost their home when their person moved to an assisted living facility, but today they are thriving together with a new family.
A singles ad (yes, you read that right) helps a dog meet her match
July 15, 2021
A virtual first date becomes a committed relationship for a dog and a couple that traveled 200 miles to meet her
Just call her chicken pants: Hen’s fashions help her get around
July 14, 2021
A chicken named Polly Pocket was born with twisted feet and legs, but innovation (in the form of chicken pants, shoes and a chair) is giving her a boost
5 feel-good pet stories to make you smile
July 13, 2021
From a grouchy cat who’s reunited with his family to a dog whose name brings a little luck, we’ve rounded up some of the happiest stories from across the country
Big-cheeked survivor kitty lands a new loving home
July 12, 2021
Samson had big time dental issues when he came to Best Friends, but a visit to a veterinarian and an amazing foster family changed all that
5 acts of kindness from animal-loving heroes
July 9, 2021
Read about five animal-loving people and what they are doing to help animals near them
Film student’s dream about adopting an orange tabby comes true
July 8, 2021
A grumpy, itchy cat isn’t everyone’s dream pet, but Betsy is just what her adopter was looking for
10 videos for National Kitten Day
July 7, 2021
Get ready for kitten purrs, toe beans, pouncing and snuggling
Exploring the Sanctuary’s nooks and crannies with four-legged friends
July 6, 2021
In Dogtown, group walks help dogs put their best paw forward when meeting potential adopters
Senior Chihuahua struts his best self on the Upper West Side
July 2, 2021
A sensitive, quirky Chihuahua teaches his foster mom how to live life in the present
How shelter embed programs are saving pets’ lives
July 1, 2021
Saving the lives of pets means working together to share knowledge and solutions, and that’s what we’re doing all across the country
County shelter pays it forward to others
June 30, 2021
County of Santa Clara Animal Services receives Rachael Ray No-Excellence Grant
Lucky pup’s best week ever
June 29, 2021
Ariadne’s first sleepover hosted by TV star Mayim Bialik was extra-special, and then things got even better
Meet a matchmaking volunteer
June 28, 2021
Lillie Schlessinger started volunteering to fill time after retirement, but as she helps more and more pets find families, it’s become so much more
Connecting Florida cats with families across the eastern U.S.
June 25, 2021
More than 200 cats from Polk County, Florida, including an injured cat named Russell, have found homes in the eastern U.S with the help of Best Friends and its network partners