Dog Stories

Family adopting a puppy at the National Adoption Weekend

Thousands of pets go home, thanks to Bounty

Bounty picked up adoption fees for the pets of Best Friends and our partners during National Pet Month, helping more than 5,000 find homes.
See some happy new families
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Young person lying down next to a cat and a kitten

Happy tails from adopted pets

These pets recently adopted from Best Friends are living (and loving) large.
Read these happy tales
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Daisy the dog, lying next to a person whose hand is hugging her

Dog has two legs, unlimited supply of love

Daisy went from a shelter to a home with an adopter who can’t get enough of her endless smiles.
See Daisy in action
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Cover of the book, 'The Book Cat'

Book review: Lending a literary paw

Two heartwarming stories call to mind how much animals mean to us.
Get a start on your summer reading
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Rein the dog wearing a red and black plaid bandanna

A perfect storybook ending for a mama dog in need

Foster volunteer steps up to help a mom dog with mange and heartworm, then decides that she’s already home.
Read about this foster-win
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Otis the dog with the couple who adopted him

Happy tails from adopted pets

These pets recently adopted from Best Friends are living (and loving) large.
Join in their joy
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Cedar the dog with ears up, mouth open smiling and wearing a harness

Dogs voted most likely to make you smile

Best hair, most likely to be a superhero, longest tongue: Meet some of the superspecial pups at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.
Who's your favorite?
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Person sitting on a couch and hugging the cat she adopted

Letters from home: pet adoption updates

Time to celebrate! Meet pets recently adopted from Best Friends.
Join in their joy
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Woman hugging a black and white heeler type dog

5 amazing acts of animal-loving kindness

These everyday heroes are making the world a better place for animals across the country.
Read for a smile
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Float the dog smiling and lying against a person whose arm is around him

Lessons from one blind dog led adopters to another

When a retired couple on vacation met a blind dog named Float, they knew their past experience would help provide him with a home where he would thrive.
See how he fit in
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Bonnie the senior schipperke sitting on the floor

Senior, sassy schipperke finds love, acceptance in her new home

With limited vision and arthritis, Bonnie is not a fan of surprises, but after medical care and time to unwind, she met an adopter who is making her golden years truly shine.
Read about her progress
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Erik Smith and a woman adopting Nash the dog, holding a 'I saved my best friend' sign

Dog inspires radio DJ to promote pet adoption on the air

Erik Smith and ‘Best Friends Friday’ on 100.3 FM The Bull in Houston help pets go home, thanks to a special dog named Nash.
Learn more
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Legion the dog smiling and wearing sunglasses

Hero dog with traumatic past gets his own party at Dogtown

It's a 'just because' party and no one deserves it more than this heroic senior dog.
Join in the celebration
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Moogan the dog looking up with a toy between his front feet

Blind dog can still find his favorite things

When he was younger, Moogan’s vision started to fail, but he doesn’t let anything slow him down.
Read about his zest for life
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Person who is adopting Banana the dog, while outside on a walk together

Letters from home: pet adoption updates

Time to celebrate! Meet pets recently adopted from Best Friends.
Join in their joy
Best Friends Magazine