For Danielle and Brian, going outside their comfort zone and against their initial plans paid off in a big way

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

Lenny was getting overlooked until he met someone who already had a cat with feline immunodeficiency virus and decided to give him a friend

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)   

Inky had heartworm, entropion, allergies and she didn’t play nice with other dogs, but today she’s healthy and friendly with other pups

We searched for and found little-known fun facts about the Sanctuary, the animals and the people who started it all 35 years ago

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

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

Here’s how to help dogs, cats and other pets survive the scary sound of fireworks this New Year’s Eve

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 animal sanctuary internships can help save the lives of homeless pets

Best Friends animal caregivers share their favorite toys, treats and supplies for keeping dogs and cats happy and healthy

The statistics don’t lie: Las Vegas Community Cat Program wraps up successfully

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

Special-needs kitty with FeLV exhibits near ‘purr-fect’ behavior and thrives in foster home with a dog

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

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

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