Stories

Having survived an abusive childhood, a veterinarian finds fulfillment in his work and discovers his place in the world.

Faces of no-kill: Sam came to Best Friends with a serious injury, but with help from the veterinary team, he was on the mend in no time.

Collaboration among Best Friends, the local community, and central California animal shelters leads to happy new homes for 86 dogs and cats at summer events.

When rising water levels at Lake Powell marooned a mare and her filly, it took teamwork and ingenuity to get them to safety.

Kiba was standoffish around people, but around other dogs she proved she’s a social butterfly ready to put her best side on display.

A longtime dog lover finds joy and comfort from adopting a senior feline who needed the same from him.

Older dogs can be overlooked in shelters, but 10-year-old Zoey was exactly what her new family had been looking for.

An injury changed RoiLie’s life, but his huge personality and a whole lot of love keep him going strong.

Best Friends’ first national adoption weekend of 2023 finds loving homes for thousands of pets.

Benson Animal Shelter in Arizona gets a new climate-controlled space for cats, plus much more, with collaborative program.

After Steve Pack’s first foray into the world of trap-neuter-vaccinate-return, he was hooked.

Brew and Julien play together, nap together, and are helping their adopters make friends in their new city.

Did you know pigs are super smart? School’s in session at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, and pigs are star pupils.

Nursing student David Sprague fosters dogs, is a volunteer driver, and considers the Best Friends Lifesaving Center in New York City his happy place.

A debonair dog, a canine cardigan, and an adoption to cure doggy depression: These adoption stories will make you smile.