13 pro tips for fostering kittens
August 18, 2020
Arm yourself with advice from experienced kitten foster volunteers, then jump into the deep end of life with kittens
Secrets behind a Salt Lake County animal shelter’s success
August 17, 2020
West Valley City Animal Services has been no-kill for years and now the shelter supports others so they can get there, too
Shy macaw has a lot to say
August 14, 2020
Riley’s too shy to talk in front of us at the Parrot Garden, but she tries out all the new words she’s learning when she thinks no one is listening
Dog named Bear is just right for his new home
August 13, 2020
Bear spent much of his life in and out of shelters, but he fit right into his new life with Brandon and a dog brother who looks just like him
The shy dog and the hound
August 12, 2020
When Fenway needed a companion to help build her confidence, Stax was the perfect dog for the job and he’s loving his new friend
Momma cat and kittens go from cardboard box to homes
August 11, 2020
Newborn kittens and their momma overcome the odds and a case of ringworm in northwest Arkansas
Book review: 'Animal Soul Contracts' by Tammy Billup
August 10, 2020
A guide to discovering the spiritual agreements between our souls and those of our animal companions
9 amazing cat stories for International Cat Day
August 7, 2020
Celebrating International Cat Day on August 8 with some of our favorite cat stories of the year
Book review: 'Good Boy' by Jennifer Finney Boylan
August 6, 2020
A memoir of the transformative power of loving dogs
First a dog found confidence, then she found a home
August 5, 2020
When Ann Perkins came to Best Friends in Atlanta, she was so scared that she hid from everyone, but with help she learned the world isn’t so scary after all
From tiny to mighty: Two by Two Rescue helps pets across Alabama
August 4, 2020
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
Adoption update from the world’s cuddliest cat
August 3, 2020
Chet always craved affection and now that he has a family of his very own, there’s no end to the cuddles
Two kittens plus three boys equal a house full of love
July 31, 2020
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
Hot off the keyboard: When cats type
July 30, 2020
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
Retired microbiologist volunteers full time with dogs
July 29, 2020
When Fred Rainey retired in 2016, he couldn’t have imagined spending all his time volunteering with homeless dogs — but sometimes life surprises us
Pulling an all-nighter to welcome newborn puppies
July 28, 2020
When pregnant Laverne arrived at Best Friends, she was really waddling, but within hours there were 11 squirmy new arrivals at Dogtown
17 rescued poodles get a fresh start in life
July 27, 2020
Poodles from a hoarding case come to Best Friends in Atlanta for love, much-needed medical care and new homes
Weekend away makes a world of difference for energetic young dog
July 27, 2020
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
Volunteering helps teen’s confidence bloom
July 27, 2020
Kimberly Lawson her daughter, Julia, a teen with autism, have logged more than 275 hours of volunteer time at Best Friends
Author of 'A Dog’s Purpose' finds new purpose in animal welfare
July 22, 2020
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