Dog Stories

Adopters experience a master class in boundaries and communication, taught by a dog.

Smokey’s a notorious fence hopper who’s not really into snuggles, but it was love at first sight for a new family that adores him just as he is.

Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha County forms K9 task force to support dogs needing extra help getting adopted.

A busy Houston family of five makes time to foster homeless pets and memorializes each one in a paw print memory book.

It involves not only passing humane laws, but thwarting the industry’s ever-expanding sales tactics.

After meeting Homer at an art museum, the Thomases couldn’t stop thinking about him, so they made him the newest canine member of their family.

Celebrate National Dog Day with photos sure to make you smile.

Time was already running out for Hank when he arrived at the shelter, but the team that helped save his life was closer than anyone could have imagined.

From water to watermelon, check out how some of the animals at the Sanctuary are enjoying their summer.

Members of the Brooks family turned to fostering after losing their beloved dog, and now they’re on a mission to help as many dogs as they can.

Get to know the painted ‘goofhound’ and giant ‘scrufflefluff’ this National Mutt Day.

Two hearts align when an adopter and a scruffy, deaf dog meet at just the right time.

After Brutus ended up on the euthanasia list, he came to Best Friends, beat heartworm disease in a foster home, and then found love.

When a terrier mix with a broken leg and a love for life helped foster volunteer Rocio Ritter heal her broken heart, she decided to never let him go.

These pets recently adopted from Best Friends are living (and loving) large.