Stories

A mystery in the middle of the desert, these dogs and cats needed help — but now they’re on the path to new, loving homes.

Fluff Fluff has a serious heart condition, but that doesn’t stop her from playing, loving, and living life to the fullest.

Thinking about adopting a cute cavy or two — or just want to know more about the furry little fellows? We’ve got you covered.

Dancing, challenges, and getting pied in the face were all part of Kaley and Joe Mans’ live online fundraiser for Best Friends.

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.

Best Friends Network Partners across the country share their tales about animals whose lives are now shining bright.

From a community that rallied for an ailing cat to a man who jumped in frigid water to help a dog and his human, these stories will inspire you.

Samantha Bell, Best Friends’ cat expert, explains how if you’ve interacted with a feline, you’ve trained a cat.

Best Friends is leveraging the power of networking and peer mentoring to engage organizations and help save lives.

Moose’s energy and anxiety proved too much for most people to handle, but today he’s in a home where he’s flourishing.

The team of artists at Art While Apart give pets of all shapes and sizes the model treatment with colorful, cute, and eye-catching illustrations.

When Cash temporarily lost his sight, he became extra nervous about being petted — but his friends are helping him slowly open back up.

Buddy had a strict no-touch policy that couldn’t be broken — until he met his human counterpart.

From walks and car etiquette to first-time sleepovers and long-term fostering, Susan and Dan Fishbein have opened many doors for dogs at the Sanctuary.

Russ Duszak, a commercial pilot, and his wife, Elizabeth, have volunteered in animal care, done transports, worked events, and fostered kittens for 17 years.