From its beginnings in a garage, this rescue organization grew to save thousands of pets and became one of the largest foster-based groups in the state
Chet always craved affection and now that he has a family of his very own, there’s no end to the cuddles
Kitten siblings Charlie and Roxy landed a new home with a New York family that included a dad who never before had cats and three young boys who think the world of them
The cats at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary have a lot to say, but you may want to bring in a translator to interpret what these five cats type
When Fred Rainey retired in 2016, he couldn’t have imagined spending all his time volunteering with homeless dogs — but sometimes life surprises us
When pregnant Laverne arrived at Best Friends, she was really waddling, but within hours there were 11 squirmy new arrivals at Dogtown
Poodles from a hoarding case come to Best Friends in Atlanta for love, much-needed medical care and new homes
When the COVID-19 pandemic began, Amber and Vince Krzys made it their mission to foster Raven and dogs like her who come to the shelter with unknown histories
Kimberly Lawson her daughter, Julia, a teen with autism, have logged more than 275 hours of volunteer time at Best Friends
When longtime animal rescuer Georgia Cameron brought a rescued puppy named Tucker to her dad, novelist W. Bruce Cameron, the little pup had a profound impact on his work
When pranksters Maisy the donkey and Fury the miniature horse are adopted together, hilarity ensues
From capturing them snoozing to taking them out on the town, showing the world how awesome your foster pets are isn’t just fun — it might just them adopted
As a stray, Marble evaded people at every turn, but these days she’s learning the joys of walks and squeaky toys
Rambo may be shy, but that doesn’t stop the tabby cat from living an ‘Insta-worthy’ life with his new brothers
After losing his home at age 20, Sam seemed ready to give up on life, but his foster mom wasn’t about to give up on him
Long John Silver may have an immobilized hind leg, but that hasn’t slowed him down one bit
When behavior stands between a dog and a loving home, training through the advanced behavior program can turn things around
Learn all about Mustard and her journey from living on the streets to life in a home, as told by the dog herself
From water to watermelon, check out how some of the Sanctuary animals are enjoying their summer
Dizzy may be 11, have diabetes, FIV and a reputation for being a bit grouchy, but to her adopters she’s pretty much perfect
Nisha Gross uses her skills as master of ceremonies and business owner to help save Atlanta’s homeless pets
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, hundreds of dogs and cats from Texas shelters find homes in Minnesota, Colorado and Illinois
Eliza was always a shy dog, but she’s blossoming in her new home
Confident kitty Rango helps identify cat-approved dogs at the Sanctuary
Cat adopted from Best Friends in Salt Lake City helps family heal after unimaginable loss
Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Best Friends kicked into high gear to support our 3,000 network partners
Sweet cat has been the best cure for her new person’s loneliness during a time of isolation
Christian Ordonez presented with the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal for his volunteer work with Best Friends in Salt Lake City
How a partnership between Best Friends in New York and Animal Care Centers of NYC helps pets find homes again after their people became ill or died from COVID-19
The parents of eight-year-old Mila brought some magic to her world by adopting two cats that look just like her favorite stuffed animals
Inspiration to eat, drink and be merry this Fourth of July with three vegan recipes and wine pairings from Rescue Dog Wines
See the art, both good and bad, from animal shelters’ creative fundraisers
Gateway Pet Guardian’s new pet resource center will offer East St. Louis residents everything needed to care for their pets
Severe spondylosis landed Hazel in a shelter, but now she’s living her best life with her new dad
Some cats prefer being pampered, but Meow and Leopold are happiest living the good life with their pig and horse friends
Three tales about embracing joy in troubled times, with help from dogs and cats
See why a Los Angeles couple fell for a shiba inu mix who waited six years for a home
A free wellness clinic and food bank, organized by Friends For Life and funded in part by a Rachael Ray Save Them All Grant, has been so successful that the shelter plans to keep it going
Meet a pet foster dad in Los Angeles who loves helping baby kittens grow up big and strong
A recent adoption created a new home for two very special cats — one who marches when she walks and one who can’t walk at all
When Pan arrived at Best Friends after his person died, he was terrified and the last place anyone expected to find him was curled up and purring on someone’s lap
When friends Marylin Sharp and Bobbie Oldfield aren’t transporting pets to new homes, you can find them volunteering together at Best Friends in Houston
Kyoko Bruguera uses patience and an understanding of cat behavior to help even the most challenging cats feel better and find homes
How one special dog stole the hearts of his superstar foster family
The temperature is rising here at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, and that means it’s pool season for these excited dogs
1,719 pets from more than 250 Best Friends Network partner organizations found homes during the Find Love Online adoption event
How Mr. Geppetto, a longtime resident at the Best Friends Lifesaving Center in Los Angeles, mastered the art of the Zoom call and had his adopters at ‘hello’
A senior pit bull terrier mix with hypothyroidism gets help breaking bad habits, slims down and gets adopted in the process
How structure and training from a veteran foster volunteer helped an exuberant hound dog go home after being in a shelter for six month
As pet adoption goes virtual, watch how a New York City cat gets matched up with his new family via a video meet-and-greet
The community cat program at Palm Valley Animal Society, started just last July, has already blown past expectations by raising the cat save rate to 90%
A difficult and dangerous job left Gray with PTSD, but she found a kindred spirit in Ralph, a dog who needed her just as much as she needed him
Pandemic schmandemic: Dogs are living it up at the Sanctuary, as well as splashing, spelunking and exploring around southern Utah
Introducing a few of our wild friends who call the Sanctuary home because they can’t be released back to their natural homes
When COVID-19 took world travel off the table, Instagram influencer Claire Rose canceled her trips and adopted a puppy from Best Friends in New York City
Rexie Roo’s front legs were amputated after a serious injury, but not only is he fully recovered, he’s loving his new home
Meet a mama dog and her six healthy, wiggly puppies born in a New York City foster home
Rachael Ray No-Kill Excellence Grants support shelters helping each other
After losing their beloved cat, Dexter, family honors his memory by fostering many, many, many kittens
When Lexie’s Los Angeles home was too small for the dog she wanted to adopt, she followed her dreams and moved to the mountains
How Bowling Green, Kentucky, came around for cats with a pilot program for trap-neuter-return
From a stray with patchy fur and scabs in a town near the Mexican border to an oversized lapdog in Utah, gentle giant Scamper is winning over hearts while he recovers
With trap-neuter-return efforts for community cats temporarily on hold, a van normally used to transport dozens of cats becomes a mobile pet food bank
The best art you’ll see on National Drawing Day: These artists’ illustrations of Hero, a cat at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
Scott Poore knows no boundaries when it comes to finding homes for pets and saving lives when the clock is ticking
Ufro’s adoption took longer because he has a condition that causes him to eat things he shouldn’t, but now he’s in his perfect new home
Social distancing means Best Friends Animal Sanctuary is getting creative with the adoption process, and even more pets are going home
Animal lover Emily Park switched her focus to helping people during COVID-19 and found herself helping pets, too
Frank survived a fire and a hoarding situation with 90 other dogs in a house, but after two years he finally has a home of his own
How Houston-area shelters, Best Friends and a local news station creatively worked together to help pets get adopted like never before
It took two years and one global pandemic for a sassy kitty named May to get adopted, but now she’s living her dream life
Sharing just a few of the wonderful animal moms to call the Sanctuary their home-between-homes
James and Samantha took dog adoption seriously and visited Best Friends in New York every weekend for months, until they met Porter
Visit the animals at Best Friends from the comfort and safety of your own home
Photos capture a tiny orange kitten’s acceptance into his new family
Maddie’s® Shelter Embed Project celebrates milestones and welcomes a new shelter
Sneak peek photos of what the animals are up to at the Best Friends Lifesaving Center in Los Angeles
Wilhelmina had never learned how to play and redirected her stress onto people, but with time and patience she’s finally able to enjoy life
In honor of National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, we’re looking back at some of our favorite Sanctuary adoption stories from the past year
Kitten with physical challenges finds a loving family with a little help from his best friend
A 13-year-old cat named Valerie, found seriously wounded inside a box in a parking lot, is thriving in a home with her senior adopter
April 30 is National Adopt a Shelter Pet day, so mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate one of the best days of the year
Longtime Los Angeles volunteer Gilly Hurley channels her grief into helping hundreds of staff and volunteers caring for shelter pets during the COVID-19 crisis
Missing Dogtown right now? Here is a peek at a few of the pups and what they’re up to these days
Ever since his adoption after their wedding, Carl has been bringing smiles to the faces of his new family
Best Friends in Atlanta takes in pets from rural shelters, including the Humane Society in Valdosta, during COVID-19 pandemic
Hero’s itchy skin and overgrooming caused her to scratch and hurt herself, but a wardrobe of cute clothes is helping her get better
Kindness goes viral as animal lovers band together to help people and their pets during the coronavirus pandemic
With help from her foster family, a shy dog in Atlanta is learning to let go of fear and shine
Photos of these pint-sized parcels of pony joy are just too adorable not to share
This National Volunteer Appreciation week we celebrate and honor volunteers who make the Best Friends mission and vision possible
Pet adoptions, fostering and distributing pet food are all going strong during the COVID-19 pandemic
Animal shelters across the country are tapping into their creativity to keep saving pets and helping people during the COVID-19 pandemic
Make video meetings more fun by downloading an awesome background with a view from Best Friends
Tough-looking cat named Marshmallow with FIV, kidney disease and an epic snaggletooth finds a loving home
These residents of Best Friends Animal Sanctuary look like they’re straight out of the wild
Is cuddling the key to quarantine? Three people fostering pets for the first time learn that even in times of isolation, little heartbeats at night help us feel less alone
Even with the best care possible, Zeke was having a tough time in a shelter environment, but then he was adopted and it changed his life forever
Couple planned to adopt Gus after he completed dog behavior training, but when NYC began shutting down, that plan kicked into high gear
Dogs find their happy place with search and rescue training at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
