Dog Stories

The canine DNA test results are in for Teddy, a mixed-breed dog of previously unknown ancestry, who was rescued following Hurricane Katrina.

There are so many reasons why we love pit bulls. Here are a few, along with cute, colorful pittie photos.

A decade after Hurricane Katrina, Francis reflects on how the storm united animal lovers around a shared ideal that the lives of all pets matter.

Dog with severe allergies, and really itchy skin, gets treatment - allergy meds, medicated baths and immunotherapy shots - and is feeling better.

Victory in Beverly Hills, where Best Friends' work against puppy mills first began, after recent passage of retail pet sales ordinance.

As part of our commemoration of the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, a DNA panel is being run on rescued dog Teddy. Guess his genetics and win.

Disappointment proves to be an understatement after a 'Today' show segment endorses a puppy renting and selling business, instead of pet adoption.

Best Friends exposes the myths behind one of the pet industry's most dangerous fads -- the teacup puppy for sale.

Skye terrier mix, who is a senior and has Cushing's disease (condition in which the adrenal glands produce too much of certain hormones), is adopted.

Dog is a surrogate mother to six puppies. After her selfless service, she gets help with socialization with adult dogs since she displays reactivity.

Best Friends saves pitbull dogs in a Florida county (St. Johns County) by changing an outdated dog adoption policy.

Best Friends adoption center in Salt Lake City finds perfect home for pit bull with another pit mix friend. They love playing with one another.

Discarded Jack Russell terrier ends up in NYC animal shelter. With help of Instagram puppy mill celebrity Toast, she is adopted into home in Canada.

A Best Friends grant helps save puppies at Panhandle Animal Shelter (PAS), which serves Bonner County, Idaho, from a distemper outbreak.

TrueCar to donate money to help shelter pets for every photo posted on Instagram of a dog riding in a car with the tag #DogsInCars.