Foster Programs Stories

With time, patience, and TLC, Jax went from a very fearful dog who needed a home to a happy pup who’s blossoming with his new person.

Foster volunteer Tyler Lisonbee is an advocate for cats and kittens in Salt Lake City who need extra care and attention.

June the cat went from being found alone dragging her back legs to a shelter and then to nightly snuggles in her new home.

Allison Botwinick wanted to adopt the family’s foster dog Aragon, but first she’d have to get her mom on board. So she got creative.

Faces of no-kill: Beautiful, blue-eyed cat Spartacus came to Best Friends with a broken leg and a terrible respiratory infection, but today he’s thriving in his new home.

Faces of no-kill: Sweet Baby James could hardly even crawl when he first came to the Sanctuary, but today he’s stronger and in a home of his own.

Elle no longer has a front leg, but that doesn’t stop her from living life to the fullest.

An energetic puppy with a broken leg receives crate rest and lots of love in her foster home.

Savannah was shy and had a bad skin condition — two issues that only strengthened a couple’s resolve to help her.

Porcini looked and felt terrible, but with veterinary care and diligent TLC from a foster volunteer, he’s now living his best life.

Leonsio couldn’t see at all and was skinny and matted when he was found outdoors, but he still sought love and gave it in return.

After hip replacement surgery and TLC from foster caregivers, a puppy stands on her own four feet again.

When Cheryl Baker and her husband, Paul, stopped for a tour while vacationing in Utah, little did they know that years later they would be devoted Best Friends volunteers.

Kitten with an injured paw finds a new best friend in Simon the dog

A once fearful pup finds safety with a patient, loving family who accepts her for who she is.