No one knew why Daisy was sick, but after weeks of round-the-clock care her sassy personality is finally shining through

Chipper came to Best Friends with paralyzed hind legs, but with lots of medical help he was able to ditch his spiffy wheelchair and make a full recovery

These newcomers may be little, but they’re full of curiosity and love

Catherine never considered herself a pet person, until she met Newton — the cat who turned all of that around

Charm may look a little goofy with a toy hanging out of her muzzle, but it’s helping her live her best life

Six-year-old pittie finds a BFF at Best Friends who not only “gets” him, but also helped him find a sweet home.

Proceeds from The Daily Show Dogs collection donated to Best Friends

Zoey’s leash reactivity was such a challenge for adopters that she kept getting returned, until one day she met a family committed to helping her master new skills

Best Friends helps hundreds of cats who were living in a single home find new homes in Florida and beyond

Senior dog with limited vision lands a home where his quirks are celebrated

Get the latest and greatest news from Best Friends Network partners across the country

Changing hearts and minds is complicated but necessary in convincing municipalities to pass humane pet sales laws

When Best Friends and coalition partners came together to support a shelter in Northwest Arkansas the results were nothing short of outstanding

Read how five everyday heroes used compassion and kindness to help pets where they live

Fresh start helps an eight-year-old dog with a high prey drive get adopted

Sophie had painful toes from declaw surgery and didn’t use her litter box, but today she’s feeling good in her new home

The 2025 Action Team, numbering 29,000 (and counting) volunteers from all over the country, is playing a key role in Best Friends’ push toward no-kill 2025

All Creatures Great and Small and All Things Bright and Beautiful republished to accompany new television series

Sky may have a chronic skin infection, but it has nothing to do with how loved (and lovable) she truly is

For Mother’s Day, here are our favorite stories of mama dogs and cats to come to Best Friends in the past year