Dog and Cat Transports Stories

Otis the dog looking up and smiling

Road trip for Otis

Otis wasn't about to let 1,000 miles stand in his way of a forever family

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Two volunteers, helping animals in countless ways

From transporting pets to fostering cats, Alida and Gary Oldham are always ready to help.

Read how they help

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Retirement for lifesaving: Couple puts in hours for Houston pets

Now that Bob and Penny Burleson have retired from demanding careers, they can finally focus on a cause dear to their hearts ― helping save Houston’s homeless pets.

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Bella the survivor dog arrives at Best Friends

Heroes stepped in to save her from a traumatic situation and now she begins a new chapter in Utah.

Read about Bella's journey

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New homes for 21 abandoned beagles

People and rescue organizations, including Best Friends, come together to help save 21 beagles in an empty foreclosed home.

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No-kill could be the new normal in Grady County, Georgia

Grady Country Animal Shelter used to have one of the lowest save rates in Georgia, but today a rescue group and a Best Friends grant help its save rate soar

Big-cheeked survivor kitty lands a new loving home

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.

Connecting Florida cats with families across the eastern U.S.

More than 200 cats from Polk County including an injured cat named Russell have found homes in the eastern U.S with the help of Best Friends and its network partners.

Cincinnati rescue group pulls a double, helps two Texas shelters and nearly 150 cats in the wake of a hurricane

After transporting 42 cats from Harris County Pets in Houston, a van from Ohio Alleycat Resources turns around and transports 104 more from Lufkin, Texas.

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Pets and people in Arkansas get support outside of the shelter

Community-supported animal sheltering in action at Best Friends in Northwest Arkansas.

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Planned PEThood of Georgia innovates to help rural shelters

Rachael Ray Save Them All grant served as a catalyst so Planned PEThood of Georgia could offer more services to rural shelters to help save more lives.

Big love for Texas pets during the COVID-19 outbreak

Despite the coronavirus pandemic, hundreds of dogs and cats from Texas shelters find homes in new states including Minnesota, Colorado and Illinois.

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Meet a couple of best friends on a mission to help homeless pets together

When friends Marylin Sharp and Bobbie Oldfield aren't driving pets to new homes, you can find them volunteering together at Best Friends in Houston

Atlanta shows big love for small shelters during coronavirus outbreak

Best Friends in Atlanta takes in pets from rural shelters including the Humane Society in Valdosta during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Pilot uses ‘compassion flights’ to save the lives of homeless cats and kittens

Pilot Larry Erdman with Pilots N Paws flies cats and kittens from Best Friends Animal Sanctuary to shelters in other states where they'll be adopted.