Utah Stories

Unexpected encounters in the streets of Salt Lake City and a backcountry trail in Colorado bring Sasquatch together with his new family.

Java has spina bifida and had difficulty walking when she came to Best Friends, but today the Chihuahua has found her stride.

Dandelion is traveling across the country with her adopters, proving that home is where the heart is.

Jeff Harris took a sabbatical from his career, so he could help both people and pets.

Rumi was in rough shape and was the weight of a deck of cards when she came to Best Friends. She’s still tiny, but mighty — and mighty healthy, too.

What does it take to help a cat heal from severe skin allergies? Persistence, patience and a team of determined people.

Ben Richards has dedicated his life to service and channels his faith into helping homeless pets in Salt Lake City.

Pepper is the picture of resiliency after a traumatic past

Merlot was homeless and needed emergency surgery, but now she’s helping her new person cope with anxiety and PTSD.

With a difficult first two months behind her, Valentina shakes off adversity for a bright future and a home of her own.

Benedict’s hind legs are paralyzed due to spina bifida, but that doesn’t stop him from loving life in his new home.

Good news for dogs and cats across the country.

Best Friends medical team and volunteers team up to save a struggling, days-old kitten.

Krueger calls True Leaf Seed Company his home, and he has worked wonders for employee morale, just by being himself.

Otto the cat was so ragged and unhealthy looking that the staff judged him to be an old man until they took a closer look.