Pet Adoption Stories

Stickers the cat on a chair in a home

Senior cat trades sunbeams for snowflakes

First-time cat adopters find love at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary with a senior k...
Now he's a different cat
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Hannibal cuddling in a dog bed with Cinnamon

Faces of No-Kill: Dog BFF provides soft place to land

How a once-shy pup gained not only a new family but a best dog friend to bring her...
Now she's happy at home
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Person scratching Nala the dog's chin

Dog overcomes fear — with some help from her friends

Playing with other dogs helped a German shepherd open up, giving her the confidenc...
Now she's a different dog
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Mo outside with Cadbury the dog

Faces of No-Kill: Big dog in the big city

A 50-pound pup named Cadbury left a lasting impact on his foster family....
Foster home helps him meet his match
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Gray and white longhair cat in front of a multicolored blanket

Heartwarming stories from Best Friends adopters

From lovable dogs to shy cats, these adoption stories give a glimpse at pets'...
Read about these newly adopted pets
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Maddy the cat lying on a blanket playing with a toy

Resilient kitten having a ball at home

After overcoming obstacle after obstacle, Maddie is exactly where she belongs: in ...
Now the good times roll
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Allan the kitten standing on an orange ball

Faces of No-Kill: Kitten’s job is just play

Thanks to early intervention and a dedicated foster volunteer, Allan the kitten ca...
Now he's zooming around his dream house
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Bella the dog outside on a harness and leash with a person petting her

Faces of No-Kill: Survivor dog Bella, 2 years later

Checking in with Bella about life at home with her new family since her incredible...
Life is now as cozy and full of love
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Smiling person wearing a protective gown holding Wally the Girl the dog

Tiny dog with broken leg helps heal broken hearts

For Wally the Girl, a 5-pound pup with an unstoppable spirit, a chance meeting led...
It was meant to be
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Judy the cat lying on a cardboard scratcher

Faces of No-Kill: Shy cat has a secret

Judy had everyone convinced she was a scaredy cat, but everything changed when she...
Her playful personality emerges
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Henry the dog looking happy and wearing a cowboy hat and bandanna

Faces of No-Kill: Beloved senior dog meets his BFF

At long last, 10-year-old Henry is exactly where he belongs....
Now he's living it up in his golden years
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Tabby cat on a cushion in a nook of a bookshelf

Happy tales of adopted pets in their new homes

From snuggling under the covers to enjoying beach days, these adopted cats and dog...
Read these updates from adopters
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Grizzy and small brown dog with a underbite

Adopted and adored: Cats and dogs living the dream

From a sassy city cat to a senior beagle on a farm, these heartwarming adoption st...
Hear about these pet adoptions
Best Friends Magazine
Franklin and Nigel the cats in the vintage shop

10 inspiring pet adoption stories from 2024

Enjoy some of the year’s most heartwarming tales from around the country of pets g...
Read the most heartwarming adoption stories of the year
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Lisa holding McMuffin the cat outside in front of a blue sky with clouds

Faces of No-Kill: Paralyzed cat’s life in the fast lane

The way McMuffin adapted to his challenges shows just how resilient and unstoppabl...
Now every day is an adventure
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