Best Friends Staff Stories

And their achievements and breakthroughs made despite major obstacles

Reflecting on a lifetime of boundless love after a sudden goodbye

Captain was returned from every home he had and diagnosed with two heart conditions and cancer. But thanks to inspiration from Best Friends co-founder Faith Maloney, he’s now home for good.

From the West End to Kanab

I was really stupid.

But what is a brand and why does it matter?

Remembering and paying tribute to a Best Friends co-founder

Mentor, visionary, leader, teacher and champion of always doing the right thing

Your job should make it easier for you to take care of your family, not harder.

Personal sacrifice and passion cannot be the price of admission into nonprofit animal welfare.

Ashley McDaniel’s passion for saving lives led her to Best Friends and Cat World.

Brianna Vlach is a champion of misunderstood animals. Whether they’re domestic, exotic or wild, she and her crew at Wild Friends give them what they need to thrive.

No matter what your business is, people should be valued.

You should love where you work.

Elle Greer’s passion for rescue work and parrots brought her to Best Friends. We think she stays for the dance parties. They are a regular part of her job caring for the birds at the Parrot Garden, where every day is a new adventure.