Caring for Pets Stories

Hawkeye the dog smiling and wearing a hoodie

Scrappy pup goes from matted to marvelous

After living in heartbreaking conditions, Hawkeye made a total transformation than...
Love saves the day
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Best Friends CEO Julie Castle with her dog Sunny

Why life is better with our pets beside us

Our pets have a remarkable way of transforming the ordinary.
Our pets make every single day matter
Julie Castle Blog
Chef the black and white cat lying on a bed with paws outstretched

Faces of No-Kill: Cat’s adoption is chef’s kiss

From emergency surgery to endless snuggles, Chef’s story is the perfect blend of h...
He's now living the good life
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Chelsea holding Mirage, the miracle kitty, at her home

Best Friends storytellers' favorite animal tales of 2025

Our editorial team shares some of the stories that made us laugh, cry, and cheer t...
Read the best of the best
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Zoey and Max the dogs snuggling together on a couch

Faces of No-Kill: Healing dog finds joy with pup pal

After a devastating accident, Zoey’s sweet and hopeful nature left a lasting impre...
Broken leg, but unbreakable spirit
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Siamese-type kitten in a wire kennel

62 cats fly to care and second chances

When a shelter in Texas needed help preventing a disease outbreak, fast action and...
Cats receive second chances
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Macchiato the dog with Mo

Filling a dog’s final days with love

Macchiato’s foster family committed to giving the terminally ill pup the best life...
Fostering with unconditional love
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Happy black and white dog whose tongue is out on the lap of an animal control officer

The unsung heroes who keep animal shelters running

Recognizing the people powering lifesaving this National Animal Shelter Appreciati...
Thanks to the staff and volunteers caring for animals in shelters
Julie Castle Blog
Josh Allen the beagle mix on a piece of furniture

How two Virginia animal shelters, with the help of Best Friends, changed the whole world for one dog

Once emaciated and ill, a senior beagle mix named Josh Allen found hope, healing, ...
Collaboration increases lifesaving capacity
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Black cat on a red blanket

Bad luck? Black cat myths debunked

Learn about some common black cat myths and get the facts on felines with fur the ...
We’re here to set the record straight
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Person dressed as a witch holding a tortoiseshell cat

Tricks and treats for a pet-safe Halloween

No fur-raising frights here: Keep pets safe and have a wicked good time on Hallowe...
Treat your pet for a bewitching holiday
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Pepper the dog outside standing on green grass beside a home

Faces of No-Kill: Dog with cloudy eyes has sunny future

Pepper came to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary with some health issues, but with vet...
Pepper has blossomed
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Navajo Nation puppy receiving medical care

Our Navajo neighbors: The clinics and the pets who bring us together

As neighbors who know how much our pets mean to us, our clinics on the Navajo Nati...
No-kill is about each individual animal and the people who love them
Julie Castle Blog
Frankie the cat on the back of the couch next to Judy Reynolds and a small dog

Faces of No-Kill: Cat purrs her way home

When Judy and David volunteered at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, they weren’t loo...
Now she's home in Florida
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Anna the caregiver petting Woody the dog

Blind dog’s world shines brighter than ever

Woody came to Best Friends with severe glaucoma; he was in pain and couldn’t see w...
Woody now shines with confidence
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