Pet Adoption Stories

Selfie with Rachel and Katt

Sweet senior cat wins the heart of loving adopter

Katt won the hearts of everyone he met, including an adopter who had no plans to adopt a cat the day she met him.
He still has lots of love to give
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Smiling person hugging a dog whose tongue is out and is wearing a bandana

Thank you pets during Pet Appreciation Week and every day

Cuddlers, companions, comedians ... there’s no doubt that our furry bffs make our lives better we can make theirs better, too.
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Ethel and Skylar the pigeons in a carrier being held by Kyle and Naomi

Pigeon pair land a pair of pigeon people

After being adopted, Ethel and Skylar are living in a pigeon paradise and getting comfortable snuggling up to their new people.
Now they live lives of luxury
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A couple hugging and petting a small white dog whose tongue is out

Tales of pet BFFs in honor of Best Friends Day

Here are 20 stories celebrating pets who love their people unconditionally and bring comfort and joy.
Celebrate pets as family
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Tinker Toy the kitten lying on a rainbow colored blanket with paw prints

Brave kitten’s big new life

Tinker Toy came to Best Friends with chronic fractures in both front legs, but today she’s all play and love.
See her overcome adversity
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Ken wearing a cowboy hat and holding Minnie the dog in his lap, sitting on a boulder in front of a river

Life of adventure for a dog who couldn’t be left behind

Minnie left the Sanctuary for a life full of adventure with her new family.
Read about her travels
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Porcini hte black and white cat sitting on a wood floor

Cat goes from skinny and itchy to healthy at home

Porcini looked and felt terrible, but with veterinary care and diligent TLC from a foster volunteer, he’s now living his best life.
Watch his journey
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Honey and Hambone the dogs looking at each other nose-to-nose

Timid dog and her new family help each other heal

Honey was shy and shut down when she came to the Sanctuary, but in her new home with a new dog friend she’s learning it’s OK to relax and be herself.
Read about life her her new home
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Leonsio the blind orange tabby cat lying on a couch with a Hello Kitty pillow behind him

Blind cat sees the good in everything

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.
See how far he's come
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Karigan the dog with a cast on one leg behind a bookshelf next to a smiling person sitting in an office chair

Dog found on highway survives, thrives, and goes home

Karigan was barely alive and couldn’t move after likely being hit by a car, but after lifesaving care and surgery, she’s thriving in her new home.
Now she's living her best life
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Reba Schnyder and Elliot Tolkin holding Cricket the puppy, outside on a lawn

Lessons in patience from a puppy

After hip replacement surgery and TLC from foster caregivers, a puppy stands on her own four feet again.
Cricket makes herself at home
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Three huskies during the littermate reunion

6 smile-worthy pet adoption stories

A country music reunion, a cheesy twosome, and a real Cinderella story are just some of the happy tales about pets recently adopted from Best Friends.
See them with their new families
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Nancy sitting with Yogi and Tank the dogs and Pong the cat on a multi-colored blanket

Dreams come true for doggy duo with tricky behaviors

It took some extra time to find Yogi and Tank a home that stuck, but now they have a family who understands and loves them as they are.
See how they make it work
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Fluff Fluff the black and white cat looking forward

Cat teaches adopter that every day is a gift

Fluff Fluff has a serious heart condition, but that doesn’t stop her from playing, loving, and living life to the fullest.
How her story helped find her a home
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Theo the dog with his smiling adopter hugging him in the back seat of a vehicle

Pets living the good life with new families

From cross-species companions to a happy ending straight out of a script, here are six fun stories about pets who recently went home from Best Friends.
Share in the joy
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