Dog Stories

The national conversation about the man transcends Michael Vick himself and gets to bigger issues.

President Obama contacted Eagles' owner to congratulate him on giving Michael Vick a second chance. The Best Friends switchboard waits for same.

With open eyes, minds and hearts, the way to no-kill across the country is made possible by those special adoptable pets that give back so much.

A recent exposé of New York Animal Care and Control revealed substandard conditions and healthy adoptable pets dying in the system.

Austin City Council unanimously passes an ordinance banning retail sales of dogs and cats.

Los Angeles is looking to raise its animal limit laws. Read about five reasons why pet limits are a bad idea in the first place.

Crystal the puppy survives a fire and is now receiving intensive treatment, including multiple surgeries, for her burn wounds.

Watch this holiday message from Best Friends and please find it in your heart to adopt a pet this season & enjoy all of the laughter and joy they bring.

Ledy VanKavage is nominated by the readers of American Dog magazine for Animal Welfare Lobbyist of the Year.

Adopting a senior dog offers many rewards. Here are just a few, along with tips for adopting an older canine.

Consider adopting a homeless dog or cat this Thanksgiving.

The Michael Vick article by LA Times sports reporter Bill Plaschke has opened up the dialogue on the way dogs are allowed to be treated in this country.

Energized: Ready to play, ready to run and ready to love. November 16, 2010

PETCO Foundation and Best Friends Animal Society team up to help families in need by mounting a national pet food drive at all PETCO store locations.

Dogs and cats are saved via adoption or fostering as a result of the Pet Super Adoption at La Brea Tar Pits Park in Los Angeles.