Innovative dog field trip program at Louisville Metro Animal Services, a Best Friends Network partner, pairs homeless dogs with police officers for the benefit of both.

How Vladimir, a once stony-faced dog from Los Angeles, bonded with a volunteer and traveled across the country to become a part of her family

When Lovebug came to Best Friends, his back legs were broken and he needed surgery, but now he’s back on his feet again.

Houdini called the Sanctuary home for years after Hurricane Katrina, but now, at 15 years old, he finally has a family to call his own.

Opening the new Best Friends Kitten Nursery in Kanab, Utah, made it possible to rescue kittens like Oboe.

How Pippin went from being a victim of cruelty to a much-loved family member

Family volunteer vacation to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary is the perfect trip for teen who loves animals.

Months after getting lost in New York City, a dog named Rose is finally back where she belongs — with her family.

When veteran Sue Wright needed a service dog she could lean on, Best Friends’ Canines with Careers program found Lady Diana for her.

These baby squirrels lost their mom and nearly didn’t make it, but they got help just in time.

An abandoned, limping shih tzu gets relief from a foxtail grass seed in his paw, plus a lot of other TLC to get him feeling his best again.

We’re celebrating progress toward no-kill, and you can, too.

When Lily asked for donations to Best Friends rather than accepting gifts for her bat mitzvah, she set an example of kindness and generosity.

Though Duke and his best friend were separated for two years, now that he’s home he can’t stop purring.

An update on how Terry’s hard luck story turned to pure joy in her new home.

How city and county animal shelters are saving thousands more cats and keeping those programs successful year after year.

Sosa used to bark and lunge at people whenever he was on a leash or when a barrier separated him from other dogs, but now he’s living a much happier life.

People gear up to raise funds to Save Them All.

Tigger the cat was an expert at running out the door, but at the Sanctuary his caregivers are keeping him so happy he doesn’t make a run for it anymore.

How foster families make it possible for the Best Friends Kitten Nursery in L.A. to save thousands of kittens.

Loka may be one of the most well-traveled dogs ever adopted from Best Friends, and she’s loving every minute of it.

Here’s the inside scoop on why pigs live in groups at Best Friends.

Skully the dog battles cancer and finds his perfect home with a nurse and cancer center director.

The role of advocacy in Best Friends’ push to make the country no-kill by 2025

Cute bunnies abound at Best Friends’ Bunny House.

After surviving a harrowing journey, a tiny kitten is safe at Best Friends and doing what kittens do best — playing her little heart out.

With help from Best Friends, a dog named Harvey went from being lost and suffering from a painful hip injury to living life as a part of a big loving family.

The PET AID Act will help Save Them All in the wake of hurricanes and other severe weather emergencies.

Follow Salt Lake City’s neonate kittens as they get lifesaving care in the Best Friends Kitten Nursery.

A partnership between Best Friends and local rescue organizations gives a second chance to discarded rabbits.

Knox is living proof that no matter what physical and behavioral challenges exist, there’s a home for every pet.

Pit bull terrier mix had a huge fan club to celebrate with him when he finally got adopted.

After a year apart, Pamela has a joyful reunion with her dog Rascal.

A foster mom helped a dog named Seymour go from hungry and abandoned to healthy and strong.

Leroy Jenkins may need a special diet and daily medication to manage his kidney disease, but to his adopter he’s pretty much perfect

Keoni could never replace the Bordens’ former family cat, but they’re loving him for who he is.

Zarra wasn’t very friendly with people until she needed help, but now, she loves everyone she meets.

Best Friends Super Adoption in New York drew crowds and saved lives.

Odette felt lousy for most of her first year of life, but Best Friends vets figured out what was making her sick, and now she’s feeling great.

Griff has kidney and liver problems, heart disease, degenerative disc disease and a history of seizures, but that didn’t stop him from getting adopted.

Best Friends National Conference inspires a group of advocates to make Clermont County, Ohio, no-kill.

Hundreds of pets were adopted at the two-day event.

Marty and Brenda Winnick couldn’t wait to show their family members the place they love.

Here’s why we care so much about numbers ―  and why you should, too.

Peter Wolf, research and policy analyst at Best Friends, explains why TNR programs for free-roaming felines are vital in saving animals in shelters.

Pyro and Raoul’s kitty friendship continued when they were adopted by a New York couple.

Homeless cats thrive with individualized accommodations and specialized care at this one-of-a-kind feline refuge.

Couple visits the Sanctuary after fostering 100 kittens for Best Friends.

Best Friends has a state and federally licensed wildlife rehab program and an education program for the animals who cannot be released. Learn about wild animal rehabilitation.