Faces of No-Kill Stories

Sabine’s story shows that even the most broken spirits can heal.

Halo needed a miracle when he landed at Best Friends with a major head injury. Now, his health is flying high thanks to swift vet care and a foster home.

When Leo Decatmeow came to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, he was scared and a bit overwhelmed. Now, he’s living the life of the star he’s named after.

For Goldilocks, home didn’t turn out to be a cottage in the woods. Instead, it was an NYC apartment full of love.

Marble came to Best Friends with two broken legs. Now, she’s on the road to recovery and sporting the latest in veterinary fashion.

A cantankerous cat named Pumba now has someone who appreciates her just the way she is.

Bonito came to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary as an anxious pup. Now he’s helping other dogs find their confidence through the power of play.

Peridot used to swat away affection with hisses and growls. Now she’s home, snuggling with her adopters and shining like the gem she’s named after.

Penelope came to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in rough shape with more than 50 other cats. But her sweet, spunky spirit and lots of TLC saved the day.

Doug’s future is so bright he’s gotta wear shades.

Jessie went from a heartworm patient to a Las Vegas showgirl after a chance meeting with out-of-town guests.

Battleship, a tabby cat with diabetes, went from shy and struggling to proud and playful thanks to foster volunteers who truly understood him.

Cats from an overcrowded home started off timid at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, but they've learned to embrace love (and treats) from human friends.

Call 911: Someone stole another heart — a furry, canine someone who didn’t let a serious medical condition get in the way of charming everyone he met.

After having his leg amputated due to a severe injury, Rex charmed his way into his caregivers’ hearts — and a new home.