Stories

Best Friends and Wilson Zoo team up to help a colony of more than 60 cats stay where they belong ꟷ outdoors and out of the shelter.

Our beloved dogs and cats don’t need words when they have so many other ways to tell us how they feel this Valentine’s Day.

You should love where you work.

Slow to warm up to new people, Skelly isn’t a fan of pats or snuggles but to her new family she is precious.

Elle Greer’s passion for rescue work and parrots brought her to Best Friends. We think she stays for the dance parties. They are a regular part of her job caring for the birds at the Parrot Garden, where every day is a new adventure.

Get to know the producer of The Canine Condition documentary series and podcast, who joined Best Friends to promote pet adoption to Spanish-language audiences.

Amid the bustling New York City streets, a curious puppy makes a connection with an adopter following not just one, but two chance meetings.

DAS fights to serve its community, maintain a slipping save rate and keep staff healthy.

As Gracie Lou fills her new Lopez family home with love and laughter, she’s also formed a special connection with their son Michael, who has autism.

When a Best Friends staff member noticed two critically ill new arrivals, a long night up was a small price to pay for saving their lives.

Recordable buttons ignite training passion for foster volunteer and help kitties get adopted.

We need your help.

Even after losing her lifelong home, sweet senior Vader remained bright, and now she’s helping her new family heal after loss.

Bruce’s size, excessive energy and lack of manners were three strikes against him until he met a patient foster person who helped him find his match in the Lone Star State.

Malcolm, a three-year-old tuxedo cat, gets a new career in a beachside bookstore patrolling for cuddles from customers (and also for rodents)