Emergency Response Stories

Pit bull terrier mix dog with an endearing underbite, who was rescued during Superstorm Sandy, is adopted.

After a decade of love and patience, once shy cat rescued from a hoarding situation in Nevada now sees friends everywhere he turns.

This article reviews the major accomplishments Best Friends made on behalf of homeless animals over the past year.

Fort Collins (Colorado) Cat Rescue and Spay/Neuter Clinic, with funding from Best Friends Animal Society, helps stray cats in rural Wyoming.

Azalea City Cat Coalition, with the help of Best Friends and The Haven, helps cats from a hoarding situation in an Alabama apartment complex.

Dogs are rescued from a hoarding case. The shy dogs receive extra care, attention and help, including socialization and shy dog classes.

Caregivers use a secret weapon -- tasty baby food! -- to help socialize two shy cats who were rescued from a hoarding situation.

Regional Center for Animal Control and Protection, Barn Cat Buddies, and Best Friends Animal Society collaborate to help cats from hoarding situation.

Shy and neglected cats from a hoarding situation receive love and care, and learn life lessons about how people can be caring.

The city of Detroit declares bankruptcy and the animals are suffering. Blue Buffalo food donation helps the homeless pets of the city.

Expert advice on how you can make this year better for homeless dogs and puppies, including by fostering, adopting and advocacy work.

See a list of strategies you can implement to help and save homeless cats and kittens in need.

Shepherd and whippet or greyhound mix who was rescued from a hoarding situation makes great progress at Best Friends.

After Hurricane Katrina, Best Friends took in 145 dogs. This article is a spotlight on a few of the dogs who remain at the Sanctuary.

Cat whisperer Gail Takahata volunteers with cats all over the world: with animal groups in San Diego, at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, and in Japan.