Stories

Tinker Toy came to Best Friends with chronic fractures in both front legs, but today she’s all play and love.

By changing the way staff members evaluate dogs, Helping Hands Humane Society gains valuable skills for saving more lives.

Savannah was shy and had a bad skin condition — two issues that only strengthened a couple’s resolve to help her.

Let’s make every shelter and every community no-kill by 2025

Minnie left the Sanctuary for a life full of adventure with her new family.

Porcini looked and felt terrible, but with veterinary care and diligent TLC from a foster volunteer, he’s now living his best life.

Honey was shy and shut down when she came to the Sanctuary, but in her new home with a new dog friend she’s learning it’s OK to relax and be herself.

Leonsio couldn’t see at all and was skinny and matted when he was found outdoors, but he still sought love and gave it in return.

Vicki Williams loves mentoring new volunteers and being a matchmaker for adopters and their feline friends.

Karigan was barely alive and couldn’t move after likely being hit by a car, but after lifesaving care and surgery, she’s thriving in her new home.

After hip replacement surgery and TLC from foster caregivers, a puppy stands on her own four feet again.

Tilly was shy when he arrived at the Sanctuary, and after trying everything to get him to open up, caregivers found his true love: ’80s women pop artists.

A country music reunion, a cheesy twosome, and a real Cinderella story are just some of the happy tales about pets recently adopted from Best Friends.

Lehigh Valley Humane Society celebrates reaching a 90% save rate for the first time in its 117-year history.

Dolly was in rough shape — covered in ticks, incontinent, with sores on her tongue — but now she is feeling fine and even using the litter box on her own.