Dog Stories

Dogtown caregiver, Alaina, with Chaos the dog in the dog park

Video diary of a Dogtown caregiver

Dogtown caregiver, Alaina, introduces us to some of her favorite dogs and we visit...
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Dog named Bear is just right for his new home

Bear spend much of his life in and out of shelters, but he fit right into his new ...
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First a dog found confidence, then she found a home

When Ann Perkins came to the Best Friends she was so scared she hid from everyone,...
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From tiny to mighty: Two by Two Rescue helps pets across Alabama

From its beginnings in a garage, this rescue organization grew to save thousands o...
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Pulling an all-nighter to welcome newborn puppies

When pregnant Laverne arrived at Best Friends, she was really waddling, but within...
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Weekend away makes a world of difference for energetic young dog

When the COVID-19 pandemic began, Amber and Vince Krzys made it their mission to f...
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Volunteering helps teen’s confidence bloom

Kimberly Lawson her daughter, Julia, a teen with autism, have logged more than 275...
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17 rescued poodles get a fresh start in life

Poodles from a hoarding case come to Best Friends in Atlanta for love, much-needed...
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10 creative ways to promote your foster pet

From capturing them snoozing to taking them out on the town, showing the world how...
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Big Utah mountains no match for a dog with a paralyzed leg

A dog named Long John Silver may have an immobilized hind leg, but that hasn't slo...
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Diary of a foster dog

Learn all about Mustard and her journey from living on the streets to life in a ho...
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Adoption update: Shy dog finds confidence in her new home

Eliza was always a shy dog, but she's blossoming in her new home.
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143-pound mastiff becomes daddy’s girl

Severe spondylosis landed Hazel in a shelter, but now she's living her best life w...
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How one of the least adoptable dogs finally found her people

See why a Los Angeles couple fell for a shiba inu mix who waited six years for a h...
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Meet a seven-year-old who takes "Save Them All” seriously

How one special dog stole the hearts of his superstar foster family
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