Dog Stories

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
Julie Castle Blog
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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Bebe the dog hiking outside on a leash

Shy dog’s confidence blooms in foster home

Once wary of the world, Bebe’s journey shows how patience, trust, and friendship c...
Foster home provides life-changing impact
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Rose the dog lying on a holiday blanket on a chair with her tongue out

Collaborative adoption events help more pets in Texas

A new adoption program hosted by Houston Pets Alive! helps animal shelters with lo...
Program showcases their true personalities
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Bea Arthur the dog in her wheelchair

Faces of No-Kill: Dog rolls into her golden years

With her golden wheelchair, sweet Bea’s mobility issues are no match for her adven...
Extra wheels for extra adventure
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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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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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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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