Pet Adoption Stories

He was a pup just living his life. She was a blind kitten with boundless energy. It was a match made in heaven.

Pep was sick for months but then got to celebrate her health in the sweetest way at the Sanctuary.

Vera went from a busy shelter to a charmed life in her new home.

He’s got one eye and zero teeth, but senior cat Captain Pearl is loving his new home and life in a big rig.

Wary of new people and other dogs, it took some extra time to find Raquel a home, but now she has a family who embraces everything about her.

Found alone on the streets of Houston, a dog with heartworm disease helps a couple decide it’s time to adopt a new best friend.

Caesar was sick, in pain, and scared when he first came to Best Friends. A foster family changed his life, and he did the same for them.

Pawrie the Frenchie came from a shelter to Best Friends with multiple medical issues, but a loving foster family helped him on his way to a new life.

A dog who smiles all the time. A puppy who landed a new home at a business conference. These pets are living the good life after being adopted from Best Friends.

Petey was frustrated with people and not afraid to show it — until he got specialized medication and a caregiver earned his trust. Now he’s in a new home.

Hanjae was at a shelter with a life-threatening medical condition. Today she’s thriving in her new home.

A senior dog with inoperable cancer, Rosita has her ups and downs — but her family makes sure her tail never stops wagging.

Eeyore the tabby cat not only accompanies Allen wherever he goes, but he’s also a source of comfort from PTSD.

From a pup’s epic adventures to three bunny siblings who’ve found comfort and friendship, these pet adoption stories are sure to make you smile.

Two days of adoptions in a park with shelters and rescue groups leads to more than 400 homeless dogs and cats saved.