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Rallying for Fergus
A special foster event helped a dog named Fergus get heartworm treatment and a home.
Read Fergus' story
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From a dog out of time, to having the time of his life
After Brutus ended up on the euthanasia list, he came to Best Friends, beat heartworm disease in a foster home, and then found love.
Read Brutus' story
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5 men making a difference for homeless pets
This Father’s Day, tip your hat to the men in your community who are helping pets in their own way.
Read about their efforts
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5 amazing acts of animal-loving kindness
These everyday heroes are making the world a better place for animals across the country.
Read for a smile
Best Friends Magazine
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Dog inspires radio DJ to promote pet adoption on the air
Erik Smith and ‘Best Friends Friday’ on 100.3 FM The Bull in Houston help pets go home, thanks to a special dog named Nash.
Learn more
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7 animal super moms for a marvelous Mother’s Day
From kittens and puppies to baby goats, horses and mice, we’re celebrating all kinds of animal moms this Mother’s Day.
A mother's love shown in many species
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Rambunctious dog lands a just-right home
A young German shepherd with overwhelming energy fits right into her new family.
Read Mila's story
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4 volunteers helping animals in unique ways
From teaching cats to “talk,” to creating videos that inspire others to get involved, these volunteers prove there are many ways to support pets in shelters.
Meet these volunteer dynamos
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Kitten showers help shelters prepare for kitten season
Best Friends teams up with shelters from coast to coast to collect supplies and recruit foster volunteers just in time for kitten season.
See how communities stepped up
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Bilingual outreach results in 200 pet adoptions in south Texas
Two events in the Rio Grande Valley helped dogs and cats go from homeless to home.
See how everything is bigger in Texas
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Senior dog with a heart of gold now has a new home
A big, black senior dog named Patch needed heartworm treatment and a new home, and eventually he got both
See Patch's journey
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Dog had more energy than people could handle, until she met her new family
When a family looking for a young dog up for adventure and fun reached out to Best Friends, the team helped Quincy make a great first impression.
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2022 animal shelter crisis impact: Dallas Animal Services
DAS fights to serve its community, maintain a slipping save rate and keep staff healthy.
Read how Dallas shelter adapts to current animal shelter crisis
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Sweet pit bull terrier mix brings comfort, calm to young adopter
As Gracie Lou fills her new Lopez family home with love and laughter, she’s also formed a special connection with their son Michael, who has autism.
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Great Dane-mastiff mix is large, in charge and now basking in love
Bruce’s size, excessive energy and lack of manners were three strikes against him until he met a patient foster person who helped him find his match in the Lone Star State.
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