Dog Stories

Adam with Queenie the dog on a sleepover

Faces of No-Kill: Escape artist dog finds her zen

Once an escape artist in a busy world, Queen Bee discovers peace, stability, and t...
Now comfortable enough to let her guard down
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Millie the dog lying on a couch

Mama dog’s classic rom-com story

After being rescued with her seven puppies, Millie became the main character in a ...
She's now loving city life
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Minnie the dog outside on a leash

Faces of No-Kill: Dog meets her kindred spirit

The third time proved to be the charm for a shelter dog turned beloved best friend...
Temporary stay quickly becomes permanent
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Nicky the dog outside in a garden

Dog with lopsided smile bounds through life

A jaw injury couldn’t hold Nicky back from living the joyful life every pet deserv...
Now he's exactly where he belongs
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Rosie the dog in a vehicle

Doggy delivery program drives adoptions

All it took for Rosie to get adopted was someone to give her a ride.
Meeting adopters where they are
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Lil Debbie the dog in her wheelchair

Miracle for a paralyzed dog

Lil Debbie couldn’t use her back legs at all when she landed in an Arizona shelter...
Now she’s able to run and play
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Prairie Dawn the dog outside

Steps forward for a dog who once chose distance

With treat games and story time, Prairie Dawn is learning at Best Friends Animal S...
Trust, one spoonful at a time
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Notorious B.U.N. the rabbit outside in flowers

Springtime buzz at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary

At the Sanctuary, the season of renewal brings fresh energy, new lives, and quiet ...
Fresh starts into lasting change
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Shiro the husky in the snow

Second chance for a pup with brucellosis

At Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, Shiro is receiving top-notch veterinary care, pl...
Loving life in his home-between-homes
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Marge the dog holding a ball in her mouth outside in front of a person

Faces of No-Kill: One smart cookie of a dog

Marge fills her days at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary with nose work, stick “redec...
Approaching every day with exuberant joy
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Liz Tran lying beside Sage the dog, who is licking her face

Adoption update: The tail wag that wiggled one dog home

Sage gathered a collection of fans — and stuffies — at Best Friends Animal Sanctua...
A full-on love connection
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Rock formations at Big Bend National Park in Texas

Lost in Big Bend, found by kindness: How 2 dogs got home to Mexico

While a story of unlikely heroes saving lives feels like it should be a blockbuste...
Multiple acts of kindness save two dogs
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Jack the dog outside with tongue out

Open for (pet adoption) business on Sunday

Mohave County Animal Shelter is closed Sundays, but volunteers started a program t...
Bringing adoptable pets to where people are located
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Poptart the dog lying down on grass and getting kisses from people on either side

Pit bulls finally have a home in Maryland county

A united coalition of county residents, business owners, and animal advocates help...
Changing hearts and minds
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Eli the dog snuggling with Makenna Carew on a bed

The cuddly photo that got a shy dog adopted

Eli the dog’s foster volunteer snapped a photo of him cuddling with her cat — and ...
The power of fostering
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