Utah Stories

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.

Ruff Haven Crisis Sheltering, formed in the midst of the pandemic, is blazing trails in Utah with new, innovative community sheltering services.

Born with three legs, Smooches came to Best Friends for special care when she was just days old.

Leslie and Keith drove from Reno to Salt Lake City to adopt a cat they can’t touch, but love all the same.

This Father’s Day, tip your hat to the men in your community who are helping pets in their own way.

Daisy went from a shelter to a home with an adopter who can’t get enough of her endless smiles.

When these pets needed help, they found it through a Best Friends Network Partner.

When a retired couple on vacation met a blind dog named Float, they knew their past experience would help provide him with a home where he would thrive.

Roxy arrived at Best Friends with matted hair, an ear infection, bladder stones and major dental issues, but after help from the medical team she’s finally feeling good again.

From transporting pets to fostering cats, Alida and Gary Oldham are always ready to help.