Stories

From kittens and puppies to baby goats, horses and mice, we’re celebrating all kinds of animal moms this Mother’s Day.

Soul Dog Rescue and Nuzzles & Co. team up to provide spay/neuter and wellness resources for pets with the help of a grant from Best Friends.

Tanya came to Best Friends with sarcoptic mange, but after medical care and plenty of love in a foster home, she’s now part of a big happy family.

Leaving her traumatic past behind, Bella finally gets the chance to enjoy what it really means to be part of a family.

Best Friends’ embed program is helping these shelters save more cats than ever before.

A days-old kitten arrived at Best Friends with injuries, but in a foster home he received around-the-clock care to heal and thrive.

A young German shepherd with overwhelming energy fits right into her new family.

Squeegee was only days old and struggling to survive when he arrived at Best Friends, but in a foster home he flourished and formed a lifelong connection.

Chrissy traveled a long way to get to Best Friends in New York, and after receiving loving care from her foster family during heartworm treatment, she was adopted.

Take a hop down the bunny trail with these stories of adopted (and adoptable) bunnies.

More than just being scared, Tulip needed emergency surgery and time to recover in a loving foster home.

What started as a single stray bird in her backyard soon caused Debi Ford to turn an entire room into a budgie aviary.

From teaching cats to “talk,” to creating videos that inspire others to get involved, these volunteers prove there are many ways to support pets in shelters.

Ashley McDaniel’s passion for saving lives led her to Best Friends and Cat World.