Pet Adoption Stories

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
Video
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...
Watch the videos
Video
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
Feature
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
Best Friends Magazine
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
Feature
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.
Join in their joy
Best Friends Magazine
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...
Watch the video
Video
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
Feature
Archie the cat lying on a bed

Once grumpy cat finally gets his day in the sun

Archie was seeing red when he arrived at Best Friends, but with a lot of help and ...
Read how they adapted
Feature
Person who is adopting Banana the dog, while outside on a walk together

Letters from home: pet adoption updates

Time to celebrate! Meet pets recently adopted from Best Friends.
Join in their joy
Best Friends Magazine
Roxy the senior Shih Tzu in a kennel

Senior Shih Tzu goes from down on her luck to a place in the sun

Roxy arrived at Best Friends with matted hair, an ear infection, bladder stones an...
Ready Roxy's story
Feature
Black kitten lying by some Bounty paper towels

The Quicker Picker Upper picks up adoption fees

All month long, Bounty is covering adoptions at Best Friends.
Read about this exciting partnership
Julie Castle Blog
Otis the dog looking up and smiling

Road trip for Otis

Otis wasn't about to let 1,000 miles stand in his way of a forever family
Watch the video
Video
Smiling person next to Tanya the dog, who is also smiling

Skinny, sick dog finds new hope, new life

Tanya came to Best Friends with sarcoptic mange, but after medical care and plenty...
Read about Tanya's improvement and adoption
Feature
Bella the dog being adopted from Best Friends Animal Sanctuary

Survivor dog starts a new life with a loving family

Leaving her traumatic past behind, Bella finally gets the chance to enjoy what it ...
Read Bella's story
Feature