Just for Fun Stories

Watch dogs and cats discover the presents donated to them from kind gift-givers all across the land.

The most-read stories of the year on bestfriends.org showcase the lifesaving work happening for animals across the country.

Celebrate the holidays with joyful animals and see how your kindness makes a lifesaving difference.

Celebrate gratitude for everything from a tiny skateboard to crunchy leaves and cardboard boxes with animals at the Sanctuary.

Canine cognition expert Brian Hare, who’s featured in Netflix’s Inside the Mind of a Dog, explains just how unique our relationship with dogs is.

Celebrate Best Friends’ 40th anniversary with little-known fun facts about the Sanctuary, the animals, and the people who started it all.

We bestow totally serious titles on some of the animals at Best Friends in honor of Peggy, canine star in “Deadpool & Wolverine.”

One woman’s passion project has drawn attention to hundreds of homeless animals across the country, all while teaching children about pet adoption.

Discover how Officer Ben went from homeless pup to canine security guard to beloved family pet.

Cats and dogs pounce onto the holiday spirit at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.

It’s autumn now, and you know what that means: the perfect time for Pumpkin.

Photo essay explores dogs taking a dip in waters rumored to hide ancient riches and how they end up discovering something even better.

Get the canine-approved recipe that makes the dogs bark for joy, especially on hot days.

A poignant poem for the times, as told by a playful pup at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.