Stories

From lovable dogs to shy cats, these adoption stories give a glimpse at pets' lives with their new families.

Across the country, animal shelters rely on rescue groups to help them save more lives and maintain no-kill.

From purring to trainability to declawing, here are nine common cat myths debunked.

After overcoming obstacle after obstacle, Maddie is exactly where she belongs: in a home filled with love and adventure.

The grief from pet loss can be overwhelming. In this gentle memoir, a veterinary cardiologist shares her journey as well as words from her clients.

The commonwealth marked a milestone with 80 animal shelters now no-kill.

Daisy and her puppies have bright futures thanks to the power of teamwork and short-term fostering.

The Best Friends embed program supported Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) in finding new ways to save more pets in their care.

Reporting from animal shelters across the country shows thousands more dogs and cats are being saved, but unfinished business remains on the way to no-kill.

Thanks to early intervention and a dedicated foster volunteer, Allan the kitten can run, jump, and play with the best of them.

Thanks to skilled veterinary professionals and devoted foster volunteers, Emma is healthy and thriving in a loving home.

Coles County embraces a new program to spay and neuter community cats with support from a Best Friends grant.

Data reveals gains in adoption and fewer shelter animals killed, yet shelters are still facing challenges—especially for big dogs.

Why Alida Collewyn was fiercely determined to give back to the animals of Best Friends

When Tara Pope fled her home to escape the L.A. fires, she found an unexpected haven at Best Friends Roadhouse and with the animals.