Pet Adoption Stories

Zoey Crooks the cat sitting on the corner of a carpet

Couple goes the distance to adopt shy cat

Leslie and Keith drove from Reno to Salt Lake City to adopt a cat they can’t touch...
Read how she's fitting in
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Small black and white dog on a leash

Happy tails from adopted pets

These pets recently adopted from Best Friends are living (and loving) large....
Read their cheerful tales
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Willow the cat lying on a cat tree

Seeing past a kitty’s shyness

Willow was scared when he arrived at Best Friends, but one New Yorker saw the brav...
Read about his transformation
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Alida and Gary Oldham with Cleopatra the cat, who is nose-to-nose with Gary

5 men making a difference for homeless pets

This Father’s Day, tip your hat to the men in your community who are helping pets ...
Read about their efforts
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Family adopting a puppy at the National Adoption Weekend

Thousands of pets go home, thanks to Bounty

Bounty picked up adoption fees for the pets of Best Friends and our partners durin...
See some happy new families
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Bruce the cat wearing a bow tie with his tail up in the air

Welcome to 'The Adoption Game'

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Young person lying down next to a cat and a kitten

Happy tails from adopted pets

These pets recently adopted from Best Friends are living (and loving) large....
Read these happy tales
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Daisy the dog, lying next to a person whose hand is hugging her

Dog has two legs, unlimited supply of love

Daisy went from a shelter to a home with an adopter who can’t get enough of her en...
See Daisy in action
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Screen shot of animation of a child wanting to adopt a cat

Find your purrfect match

Animated short films that follow the heartwarming journey of three homeless cats w...
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Rein the dog wearing a red and black plaid bandanna

A perfect storybook ending for a mama dog in need

Foster volunteer steps up to help a mom dog with mange and heartworm, then decides...
Read about this foster-win
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Otis the dog with the couple who adopted him

Happy tails from adopted pets

These pets recently adopted from Best Friends are living (and loving) large....
Join in their joy
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Leon the blind orange tabby kitten lying on a blanket

Blind kitten with the heart of a lion

Leon lost his eyes when he was a tiny kitten, but today he’s having the time of hi...
Read about his progress
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Vincent the chameleon standing on a branch

A day in the life at Wild Friends

Meet Vincent the chameleon and some other unexpected residents at Best Friends Ani...
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Person sitting on a couch and hugging the cat she adopted

Letters from home: pet adoption updates

Time to celebrate! Meet pets recently adopted from Best Friends....
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Bonnie the senior schipperke sitting on the floor

Senior, sassy schipperke finds love, acceptance in her new home

With limited vision and arthritis, Bonnie is not a fan of surprises, but after med...
Read about her progress
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