Dog Stories

Mai Tai the dog under a blanket with his mouth open smiling with his tongue out

Faces of No-Kill: A dog’s security blanket

One dog shows how patience, trust, and a growing blanket collection can change eve...
His world's now cozier
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Mace the dog lying on the floor with his tongue out

No-kill breakthrough for Pennsylvania animal shelter

With support from Best Friends, the Animal Rescue League of Berks County boosts li...
A path to save more pets
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Eugene the dog smiling in front of a Christmas tree

Foster dog’s story has the wiggliest ending

Eugene’s wide smile sealed the deal as his new family welcomed him into their hear...
The smile that sealed the deal
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Bianca the brown and white puppy next to a football

Puppy Bowl XXII pet-time report: Being the '12th man' to our animals

Getting more pets adopted is what this game is all about.
Let’s keep that energy going
Julie Castle Blog
Luz the dog wearing a bandanna and necklace below some Valentine's hearts

Small acts of love for the animals this Valentine's Day

At Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, one dog shows how the smallest moments can be th...
Love’s little ways of showing up
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Oreo the dog smiling and sitting in a chair

Big moment for big dog at Indiana animal shelter

Oreo spent two years at a shelter without meeting his match. Then, an adoption eve...
The connection that would change lives
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Potato the black and white puppy wearing a collar

When a tiny puppy needs big help

A sick puppy got the round-the-clock care he needed to grow into the busy, joyful ...
A whole new world for Potato
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Rory the puppy lying on a blanket

Faces of No-Kill: Bottle-baby puppy hops into happiness

Devoted foster caregivers helped Rory go from a fragile newborn to a confident com...
Foster commitment can lead to a lifetime of love and happiness
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Bonnie the dog lying down with her mouth open

Peace of mind for service members and their pets

PACT for Animals provides foster homes for pets of deployed service members and th...
Keeping pets with their people
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Abraxas the dog outside on pavers with a person sitting behind him

Faces of No-Kill: Dog goes from shy to shining

A foster home can change a pet’s life. It did for Abraxas.
Foster homes provide time and nurturing
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Polly Pocket the puppy on a desk with a person behind her petting her.

Faces of No-Kill: The puppy who started life in reverse

A wobbly, backward-scooting puppy becomes a confident, toy-chasing superstar thank...
Foster home provides Polly Pocket much-needed care
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Kyle Filipowski with Topino the dog

Utah Jazz join Best Friends to score homes for pets

Jazz center Kyle Filipowski stepped off the court and into the kennels to help hom...
Star power helps adoptable pets
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David Herrin and his service dog, Preciosa who is attempting to lick his face

From shelter pup to service dog

After getting a second chance, Preciosa would change one man’s life forever.
Now they're a team
Best Friends Magazine
Chelsea holding Mirage, the miracle kitty, at her home

Best Friends storytellers' favorite animal tales of 2025

Our editorial team shares some of the stories that made us laugh, cry, and cheer t...
Read the best of the best
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Person walking white husky dog at the Sanctuary

A howling good time at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary

For the dogs of the Sanctuary’s Dogtown, nothing beats a trail walk filled with wa...
Footsteps toward the future
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