Dog Stories

While retail sales bans on mill-bred dogs and cats are becoming more common, a new survey reveals people still buy dogs at pet stores instead of adopt.

It’s time to celebrate South Dakota Pit Bull Independence Day, as Senate Bill 75 bans breed discrimination.

One Tail at a Time, a foster-based rescue organization in Chicago, Illinois, receives grant from Best Friends in partnership with PetSmart Charities.

We are making progress to educate the public about the plight of pit bulls and change stereotypes about them.

Best Friends champions pets in their best years.

Back in Black dog and cat adoption event highlights black pets. Read adoption stories of pets who found forever homes.

We have made progress in drive to shut down puppy mills, though movement is still a grassroots one that needs your support.

As a mission-driven organization, tracking our progress with detailed metrics serves to keep us on track and make us accountable to donors.

Recent Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners' ruling could force shelter vets to provide same standards of care as private vets.

Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners goes after lead vet of nonprofit Alabama Spay/Neuter Clinic.

Amid controversy, California AB 2343, which would have updated te Hayden Act, was tabled.

Frighted and submissive dog suffering from mange and ehrlichiosis, a tick-borne disease, comes to Best Friends. Her future is looking a lot brighter now.

No-kill programs include many elements, though detractors sometimes make no-kill proponents out to be one-trick ponies.

Best Friends has concerns over California AB 2343, the proposed law to update the historic Hayden Act.

Athletic and smart German shepherd dog has a tough time finding a home because of all his energy, but he finally finds just the right adopter.