Best Friends Staff Stories

Best Friends co-founder shares how each of his dogs has been an essential part of the story of his life.

Nothing says “anything is possible” like Best Friends’ first 40 years.

Best Friends’ original cat woman

Q&A with Mia Navedo-Williams on connecting Spanish-speaking communities with information about dogs and cats in shelters and how they can save pets’ lives

What the founders are most proud of is the decision to pass the baton.

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.