Stories

Person holding Arabelle the kitten, whose mouth is open in a meow

Survivor kitten turned teacher

Arabelle needed extra care to thrive and in return she helped teach people how to care for other kittens in need.
Read about this 'spokes-kitten'
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Three puppies on a Kuranda-type bed

A setback in lifesaving and what it means

The number of cats and dogs killed in U.S. shelters increased in 2021.
See why
Julie Castle Blog
Young person lying down next to a cat and a kitten

Happy tails from adopted pets

These pets recently adopted from Best Friends are living (and loving) large.
Read these happy tales
Best Friends Magazine
Bruce the cat wearing a bow tie with his tail up in the air

Welcome to 'The Adoption Game'

You’ve heard of The Dating Game, but in this show the pets pick their lucky human.
Watch the videos
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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 endless smiles.
See Daisy in action
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Two people sitting outside with a happy dog between them

Best Friends introduces paid family leave benefit

Your job should make it easier for you to take care of your family, not harder.
Becoming an even better place to work
Julie Castle Blog
Cover of the book, "The Book Cat"

Book review: Lending a literary paw

Two heartwarming stories call to mind how much animals mean to us.
Get a start on your summer reading
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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 who have been overlooked just in time for June, Adopt a Shelter Cat month.
Watch the videos
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Sunny and Grove the cats lying together and one grooming the head of the other

Animal friends at Best Friends

Friends make everything better, especially when they’re adorable animals.
Meet these best buddies
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Cleo the Amazon parrot

What is this parrot is saying?

Listen to Cleo. Do you have what it takes to interpret when he speaks?
Watch the video
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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 that she’s already home.
Read about this foster-win
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Tabby and white kitten standing in some green grass

Do you know what to do if you find kittens outside?

It's probably not what you think. Learn what to do.
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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 his life with his best kitten buddy in his new home.
Read about his progress
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Orange tabby cat standing on a county

Ask Faith: Advice to help stop cats from counter surfing, dogs from digging

Best Friends co-founder answers questions about how to keep a curious, food-obsessed cat off the counter and a dog from digging where she shouldn’t.
Follow Faith's advice
Best Friends Magazine