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
After the mass shooting in Ohio on August 4, 2019, puppies and kittens from the Humane Society of Greater Dayton help calm local residents
Candycane landed in a shelter at just two weeks old and almost died, but today he’s living the good life
Best Friends National Conference inspires people at this shelter to commit to no-kill
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
Cougar Clifford had a serious accident, but it hasn’t stopped him from pursuing his dreams — with Bagel by his side
Senior with special needs is finally home with the woman who’s loved him for two years
Life used to be frustrating for Ludwig, who is deaf, but now he’s learning agility and loving life after one of his caregivers taught him ASL
Esme was one sick puppy when she landed at the Harris County Animal Shelter in Houston, but now she’s living the good life
Bono the pit bull terrier has never let homelessness or health challenges get in the way of finding happiness every day
Girl on a mission to help those in need hosts yard sale fundraiser for the animals at Best Friends
The Best Friends Kitten Nursery in Kanab, Utah, adds caring for neonatal orphaned puppies to its lifesaving resume
One woman’s reflection on the Best Friends National Conference
University of North Florida students share transformational experience at Best Friends
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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
Hardworking couple spends nearly 2,000 hours volunteering with rabbits
A bird found struggling in the cold is back on his feet again
This dog was so scared of men he would lunge and bark at them, but now a guy is his very best friend
When Eddie Macias popped the question, he knew the perfect place to do it — the Best Friends Super Adoption in Houston
Programs for ownerless, stray or feral cats offer trap-neuter-return, but they also change minds and open hearts
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
Clover was born with impaired hearing, but she learned how to read hand signals in order to find the perfect forever home
This former community cat reached out to people when she needed help, and now she’s giving back as a therapy cat
Second Chance Rescue knew the perfect home was out there for Apollo, and with a little help from Best Friends, he found it
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
Best Friends was the official adoption partner of CatCon 2019, the world’s biggest cat-centric event, which recently took place in Pasadena, California
How a massive shipment from Gleaning for the World to Best Friends Network partners helped pets and families after raging storms
This teacher is inspiring his students to show compassion, help save dogs and cats
The Best Friends Leadership Training Academy provides shelter staff with hands-on experience so they can help even more homeless pets
So just where do those big jowls come from, anyway?
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
How Chunk went from homeless in a Houston shelter to best friend of a girl who needed him
Ruff Adventure Dog program matches up energetic dogs from Best Friends with adventurous people
How a Rachael Ray Save Them All Grant helped Austin Pets Alive save special needs pets in Houston
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
Rose and Bella once had a rough life, but now they get to divide their time between two homes with two young adopters who love them
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
A fun photo shoot at the Sanctuary inspires derps, mlems and borks
When health issues kept her from volunteering at the Best Friends Kitten Nursery, this kind woman started making cat toys by hand
Benjamin was treated for mange and heartworm disease at Best Friends and in a foster home, but now he’s feeling good for the first time in a long time
How shelters and rescues across the country are using innovative ideas — both big and small — to save dogs and cats
Tony had little chance of surviving in a shelter, but he’s thriving with love and special care
The TAILS program pairs teenagers in correctional facilities with rescued dogs to change their lives for the better
Following these simple suggestions can make Independence Day a whole lot safer and less stressful for your animals
Bean was terrified of people after living on his own for years, but love and patience in a new home changed his life forever
Volunteer Jamie Serratelli helps people see how every dog at the Best Friends Lifesaving Center in Atlanta is resilient, forgiving and amazing
Luna spent her days hiding in plain sight in a New York City window — until she found just the right home
Layla transformed from a fearful survivor into a beloved pet and family member. Now, after her death, her legacy lives on in the hearts of those who loved her best.
Nearly 2,500 people attended the two-day event that found homes for almost 300 cats and dogs from local shelters and rescue groups
How Hootie the cat got help with kidney disease and won the heart of an adopter who never imagined how much joy this 15-year-old cat would bring to her life
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
Executive producer-director shares her experience of fostering a cat while on assignment.
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.
Polly Pocket had a rough beginning, but at the Best Friends Lifesaving Center in Atlanta she found a home with a big extended family that gives her lots of love.
Lincoln the kitten found himself homeless at a shelter, but got adopted with his best friend — a blankie.
Best Friends founders took the simple idea that homeless pets should be saved rather than killed, and changed the world of animal welfare.
Bubbles the cat has Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, but it doesn’t slow her down one bit.
How a little dog with big behavior challenges found help and a happy home
How Arby the dog changed their lives and why he’ll be in their hearts forever
Dave and Amanda Giroux tell us why a volunteer vacation at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary was right in their wheelhouse.
These siblings work every day to help the most animals at a shelter in Texas.
Carra put her husband in the doghouse when she thought he nixed her dream of adopting a puppy. Little did she know he had orchestrated a wonderful surprise.
Hiromi Nobata has been helping save lives in the Big Apple ever since she visited the Sanctuary.
After attending the Best Friends National Conference, Stacey Yawn and her team from the Animal Rescue Foundation in Mobile, Alabama, were ready to save more lives.
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.
How Angel City Pit Bulls’ kitten foster program saves kittens at Los Angeles city shelters
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.”
Need inspiration to treat yourself? Watch these animals, who are masters at it.
What these homeless dogs are teaching the teacher
Best Friends’ community cat program, in partnership with Osceola County Animal Services (OCAS), is helping central Florida’s cats in a big way.
Best Friends came together with animal shelters coast to coast for adoption events that helped more than a thousand dogs and cats find homes.
Volunteering at the Sanctuary is a dream come true and life-changing experience for three co-workers and friends.
Dingo, rescued from a fight bust, becomes an expert on happy living.
When Peaches returned from her foster home, it was hard to believe she was the same cat.
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.
Downward-facing dogs and cats on mats give animal lovers a new perspective on an age-old practice
Lennox slipped out of his home and spent time in two different shelters before his family found him — on his 15th birthday.
Ichi’s new family took dog fostering to the next level by moving to an apartment that welcomes dogs of any size.
They were found in a dumpster, but the love of a total stranger brought them to safety at Best Friends.
Jacko, a former guard dog, didn’t want to be touched when he first came to Best Friends, but now he loves petting, brushing and belly rubs.
Arizona wasn’t having much luck getting adopted in Atlanta, so she came to New York City where she soon found a home.
Mother’s Day isn’t just for moms with kids: It’s for moms with pets, too.
Rosalie Wind tells us what it’s like to work with potbellied pigs, and how one of them named Cutie stole her heart.
Adoptions abound as people go home with new pets and support future adoptions of many more.
After round-the-clock love and care at the Sanctuary, puppies leave distemper behind and launch new lives.
Since coming to the Sanctuary and moving into a quiet foster home, Ufro’s pica symptoms no longer control his life.
Palm Valley Animal Center’s new Tails Around Town program makes it easy for the community to get involved to help save lives.
Kitten season: Save lives by opening your home to some of the cutest, youngest shelter pets who need your help.
Dogs are popular office mates at Best Friends not only because it’s fun, but because it helps the dogs.
High schooler Abby Leuchten spends two weeks volunteering with animals at Best Friends.
Dog walking, hiking and sleepovers bring this couple back to Best Friends half a dozen times — and counting.
April is heartworm awareness month, so it’s a good time for a quick refresher course on this easily preventable disease.
Photos capture the moment all shelter pets wait for — when they go home with a new family.
Puppies go from Palm Valley Animal Center in Texas to Wright-Way Rescue in Illinois.
Celebrities come together to support animals at Best Friends Benefit to Save Them All in NYC.
As far as adopting your next cat or dog, it might just come down to being open.
With a little help and patience, Ruthie learned that she didn’t need to guard her toys anymore.
Volunteers: How do we love thee? Let us count the ways.
Photos from the Best Friends in Los Angeles kitten nursery through the lens of volunteer photographer Todd Roisman
