Stories

Six guinea pigs hit the road to attend a mobile adoption event in Scottsdale, Arizona. They were great ambassadors for Best Friends!

Homeless, stray and feral cats are receiving spay and neuter services in L.A.

Parrots often lose their homes because of their long lifespan. Best Friends is addressing pet parrot issues, including ending the sale of parrots.

Early results of a groundbreaking study by Best Friends Animal Society veterinarian show the former Michael Vick fighting dogs are making progress.

Hiker looking for artifacts finds a golden retriever caught in a coyote trap. The dog comes to Best Friends for medical treatment and to find a home.

Best Friends Animal Society is national sponsor of Safe Humane Chicago, innovative public/private coalition to combat dog fighting and other violence.

Husband and wife team volunteer to help cats at shelters and rescues around the US, including Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Utah.

Judge upholds dog breed ban in Denver, Colorado, ruling city officials' concern for public safety justifies confiscating and killing pit bulls.

Great Kitty Rescue memorial service for the cats from the feline hoarding situation in Pahrump, Nevada, is held at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.

Safe Humane Chicago's goal is to end animal abuse and dog fighting with programs for the public and at-risk populations and situational interventions.

Kindred Spirits Animal Sanctuary provides hospice care to animals at end of life. She also educates people about providing in-home hospice for pets.

Best Friends co-founder Cyrus Mejia teaches the 'Art for the Animals: A Creative Retreat' workshop at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Southern Utah.

Emergency room doctor Suzanne Corrington adopts an emerald-greed eclectus parrot from Best Friends. It turns out Suzanne is a bird person.

Make-A-Wish Foundation grants girl's wish to visit Best Friends. Though Jenny Boxer died from a brain tumor, her spirit lives on at the Sanctuary.

Best Friends horses make a donation to the Vicktory dogs!