Stories

Jovie nearly lost her leg to cancer, but now she’s healthy and happy in her new home — and preparing for a new career as a therapy dog.

Potato is a dog with nine lives. He was at risk in a shelter, then beat heartworm disease, then needed emergency surgery, and finally landed a family who loves him dearly.

Linda and Bill Farrell took one look at Watson’s silver-threaded muzzle and knew he was the dog for them.

And their achievements and breakthroughs made despite major obstacles

Lilibet came to Best Friends overweight, and that was impacting her health. But now she’s inspiring her adopters to slim down, too.

Simon’s shyness was keeping him from getting adopted, but when he spotted the family he wanted, he made sure they weren’t leaving without him.

For Hazel, just being able to enjoy the little things in life was a big step. And now, she’s taken the biggest step of all: becoming part of a family.

Local volunteers play a key role in how Best Friends programs serve dogs, cats, and their people.

Canelo doesn’t get around well and he’s incontinent, but thanks to special therapies and lots of playtime he’s growing stronger each day.

How Best Friends shelter assessments help organizations move closer to no-kill 

Senior cat Suzie came to Best Friends looking and feeling worse for the wear, but today she’s feeling better and loving her new home.

Elton was never really a fan of other cats, but then he met Binns, a little kitten who needed a friend.

Butterfly used to run for cover if a person got too close, but with help from her roommate and caregivers, she’s really grown into her name.

Celebrating the grand opening of the Best Friends Pet Resource Center in Northwest Arkansas