Untreatable heart condition put kitten’s life at risk, but he defied the odds and lived six years

Ralph’s person for 14 years bonds with his new adopters over stories of his past and present, as well as plenty of cute pictures

Couple steps up to foster a very shy dog and gets a whole lot of assistance from their live-in dog expert, Dandelion

Grant from Best Friends provides enough kits to support 1,800 kittens in Los Angeles County

BoPeep earned herself a reputation for being a scary little dog, but she just needed time and patience to feel safe and open up

Hanz and his endless energy were too much for most people, but he found his niche in a family with two young kids

Pendleton was miserable with itchy skin when he first arrived at the Sanctuary, but with a diagnosis and lots of soothing skin care he’s feeling great

Jack and Rosie lost their home when their person moved to an assisted living facility, but today they are thriving together with a new family.

A virtual first date becomes a committed relationship for a dog and a couple that traveled 200 miles to meet her

A chicken named Polly Pocket was born with twisted feet and legs, but innovation (in the form of chicken pants, shoes and a chair) is giving her a boost

From a grouchy cat who’s reunited with his family to a dog whose name brings a little luck, we’ve rounded up some of the happiest stories from across the country

Samson had big time dental issues when he came to Best Friends, but a visit to a veterinarian and an amazing foster family changed all that

Read about five animal-loving people and what they are doing to help animals near them

A grumpy, itchy cat isn’t everyone’s dream pet, but Betsy is just what her adopter was looking for

Get ready for kitten purrs, toe beans, pouncing and snuggling

In Dogtown, group walks help dogs put their best paw forward when meeting potential adopters

A sensitive, quirky Chihuahua teaches his foster mom how to live life in the present

Saving the lives of pets means working together to share knowledge and solutions, and that’s what we’re doing all across the country

County of Santa Clara Animal Services receives Rachael Ray No-Excellence Grant

Ariadne’s first sleepover hosted by TV star Mayim Bialik was extra-special, and then things got even better