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
Coming home was a tough transition for a California National Guardsman, but helping his adopted dog has made it a lot easier
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
This little dog needed help to get moving again, and he hasn’t slowed down since he got his new set of wheels
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
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
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
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
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
