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The water-loving reptile was found wandering in the desert, injured and alone, and while Cryptid’s identity is still unknown, she’s healing and thriving.

When a pasture full of neglected horses and other hooved animals needed a safe place to go, they found care and comfort at Best Friends.

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

From cats steeped in fantasy to a strapping young pooch, these pets are living (and loving) large in their new homes.

These good Samaritans, including one cat, pulled out all the stops to help when it was needed the most.

Best Friends co-founder Michael Mountain shares how animals experience the world in ways that are quite different from ours.

Get 2023 off to an uplifting and inspiring start with these stories about people doing amazing things for animals.

A kitten queen, a bilingual pup, and a cat with a very special spatula have all gone home to new, loving families.

A new documentary explores relationships between men and cats, and the results are “purrfect.”

Curly Sue was having trouble standing up after she lay down, but with a volunteer to help her gain strength, she’s back on her feet.

Orphaned and injured at one week old, little Llama lived thanks to many people’s help. Now he’s bounding and pouncing through life.

Petunia’s back legs don’t move well, but her days are so full of cozy cuddles and piggy piles that she doesn’t even notice.

Best Friends participates in clinical trials of potentially lifesaving antiviral treatments for cats.

When a fire threatened a dense southern California neighborhood, Bud the wonder dog awakened his people who called 911.

A volunteer met Woodrow at Best Friends six years ago, never forgot him and now he’s living his golden years at home with her.