FeaturesAll Stories Features Julie's Blog VideosMagazine Community Voices Image Friends speak up for pets in local shelters Meet two 2025 Action Team volunteers in Weslaco, Texas, committed to saving pets in their community. See grassroots advocacy at its finest Feature Image From finance exec to service for animals Lisa Zarek supports new volunteers, coaches foster caregivers, and connects with shelters, all without leaving home. Read what motivates her to volunteer Feature Image Best friends at Best Friends: Pancake and Ron Swanson Meet one of our favorite odd couples: two dogs known affectionately as “Roncake.” Meet the best buds Feature Image Elsa Nilsson-Canin embraces the beauty in the beast Credit a pit bull terrier named Herman for setting Elsa Nilsson-Canin on her lifesaving path with Best Friends. Her will is her way of giving back. Feature Image Community Voices: Olympica Anderson At Best Friends, we use our networks to introduce you to advocates like Olympica Anderson, who give back to pets and people in their community. See how her dog affected her life Feature Image Dog gains the courage to trust A once fearful pup finds safety with a patient, loving family who accepts her for who she is. See her progress Feature Image The new face of animal services in Fresno Best Friends embed program assists Fresno Humane Animal Services in setting up a city animal services program. See how the animals and people benefit Feature Image Three-legged cat is full of surprises Dolly Parton’s new family was prepared to make their home accessible to her, and then she showed them how much she could do. She made herself right at home Feature Image Dog’s new family is just his type Potato is a dog with nine lives. He was at risk in a shelter, then beat heartworm disease, then needed emergency surgery, and finally landed a family who loves him dearly. His long road to home Feature Image Senior dog is thriving with 2 octogenarians Linda and Bill Farrell took one look at Watson’s silver-threaded muzzle and knew he was the dog for them. It was love at first sight Feature Image Cat gains a home, loses pounds Lilibet came to Best Friends overweight, and that was impacting her health. But now she’s inspiring her adopters to slim down, too. Read about her weight loss journey Feature Image Dog with traumatic past has a bright future at home For Hazel, just being able to enjoy the little things in life was a big step. And now, she’s taken the biggest step of all: becoming part of a family. See her living the good life Feature Image Animal shelters work smarter to save more lives How Best Friends shelter assessments help organizations move closer to no-kill See how small changes solve big issues Feature Image Selective cat takes sick kitten under his wing Elton was never really a fan of other cats, but then he met Binns, a little kitten who needed a friend. See how they've become pals Feature Image Book review: ‘Sit, Stay, Heal’ When she is diagnosed with cancer, a veterinary oncologist draws strength and wisdom from her canine patients. Read about their stories Feature Pagination Previous page First page 1 … Page 15 Page 16 Current page 17 Page 18 Page 19 … Last page 240 Next page
