New York City Stories

Chipper came to Best Friends with paralyzed hind legs, but with lots of medical help he was able to ditch his spiffy wheelchair and make a full recovery.

Sky may have a chronic skin infection, but it has nothing to do with how loved (and lovable) she truly is.

In honor of Adopt a Shelter Pet Day here are seven stories about pets who have gone from shelters to loving homes.

The photos alone score a 100/10 on the adorable scale, but this kitten and baby friendship is off the charts.

Byron may be completely blind, but he's thriving today thanks in part to his partially blind sister, Shelley, who's always nearby to show him the way.

A broken leg was no match for a spunky little dog named London, who is enjoying New York City with nothing holding hold her back.

After fostering three kitten siblings with various challenges, a family decides to keep the little family together and adopts all three.

A young dog with energy to spare meets a busy law student with ADHD, who recognized a kindred spirit and adopted him.

When Best Friends in New York switched to virtual adoptions during the pandemic, technology teacher Randi Schey helped make the transition seamless.

After healing from a broken jaw, a senior cat named Fern got a lift to New York City and is now loving life with his senior adopter.

There's nothing scrooge about Ebenezer, who has brought comfort and joy to his new family during a bah-humbug kind of year.

Wentworth may be a big, energetic puppy, but he did just fine in a New York City foster home, thanks to a little planning and a good pair of gym shoes.

Pepito, a senior Chihuahua with a heart murmur, ended up in Miami shelter before getting a ride to Best Friends in New York and finding a wonderful home.

From making us smile to helping us put things in perspective, we all have countless reasons to be thankful for pets this year and every year.

Sheena may be 11, but this pit bull terrier mix is just getting her second wind and feeling better than she has in a long time.