Dog Stories

Shadow’s life was saved when he came to Best Friends as a puppy, and he’s been brightening peoples’ lives around him ever since.

Eight-year-old Milo appeared to want to scare away every other dog he met, but it turns out that his story proves the age-old saying: “You can’t judge a book by its cover.”

A bored Pharaoh is a stressed Pharaoh, so his friends are always coming up with ways to entertain him.

These days Nova hikes mountains and provides comfort at a hospital with her person.

A monumental change in Florida.

Elle no longer has a front leg, but that doesn’t stop her from living life to the fullest.

Shenzi and Bonsai survived two life-threatening diseases, and now they’re finally getting to enjoy puppyhood.

An energetic puppy with a broken leg receives crate rest and lots of love in her foster home.

There is nothing Maryanne Pagonis wouldn’t do for her beloved dog Rosie — nor for Best Friends for bringing the two of them together.

Minnie left the Sanctuary for a life full of adventure with her new family.

Honey was shy and shut down when she came to the Sanctuary, but in her new home with a new dog friend she’s learning it’s OK to relax and be herself.

Karigan was barely alive and couldn’t move after likely being hit by a car, but after lifesaving care and surgery, she’s thriving in her new home.

After hip replacement surgery and TLC from foster caregivers, a puppy stands on her own four feet again.

It took some extra time to find Yogi and Tank a home that stuck, but now they have a family who understands and loves them as they are.

Moose’s energy and anxiety proved too much for most people to handle, but today he’s in a home where he’s flourishing.