New York City Stories

James and Samantha took dog adoption seriously and visited Best Friends in New York every weekend for months, until they met Porter.

Photos capture a tiny orange kitten's acceptance into his new family.

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Is cuddling the key to quarantine? Three people fostering pets for the first time learn that even in times of isolation, little heartbeats at night help us feel less alone.

Couple planned to adopt Gus after he'd completed dog behavior training, but when NYC started shutting down that plan kicked into high gear.

This orange tabby's new dad was nervous about adopting a cat with FIV, but then he got the facts and the two are living happily ever after.

Check out these adorable pets who got to move out of shelters and in with foster families as people quarantine at home across the country

Big help for pets in the Big Apple as people stay home and foster

Fabio Vitolla loved visiting the Best Friends Lifesaving Center in New York City, so when he relocated from Switzerland he knew exactly where he wanted to volunteer

Bertha, a senior pit bull with hypothyroidism, got to be queen for a day at a fancy pet hotel and then she scored her perfect new home

Tempted to buy a nonshedding "doodle" type dog because of the husband's allergies, couple opts to adopt the perfect dog for them instead.

Mother adopts a dog with three legs to teach her son a life lesson: that we all have special needs and that our differences are what make us special.

TV appearance leads to spontaneous road trip – and a new home for one lucky dog

Lauren Fishman, who owns a special events and consulting company, volunteers to help homeless pets and with Best Friends events.