Stories

A busy Houston family of five makes time to foster homeless pets and memorializes each one in a paw print memory book.

Dione has cerebellar hypoplasia, and though he can’t walk upright, he’s made fast friends with other kitties in his foster home.

It involves not only passing humane laws, but thwarting the industry’s ever-expanding sales tactics.

What does a shy, middle-aged, jet-black female cat in Los Angeles have in common with a Tahitian pearl? More than you might think.

After meeting Homer at an art museum, the Thomases couldn’t stop thinking about him, so they made him the newest canine member of their family.

Celebrate National Dog Day with photos sure to make you smile.

Time was already running out for Hank when he arrived at the shelter, but the team that helped save his life was closer than anyone could have imagined.

Wedding decorations turn into a game of dress-up for the dogs, pigs and guinea pigs at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.

Cat’s fear of dogs prompts Los Angeles family to get creative in order to continue fostering pets.

Meet some of the wild babies who got a second chance at freedom, thanks to licensed rehabbers at the Sanctuary.

Best Friends-sponsored National Adoption Weekend results in thousands of adoptions.

Members of the Brooks family turned to fostering after losing their beloved dog, and now they’re on a mission to help as many dogs as they can.

More Houston pets are being spayed or neutered each week, thanks to help from an amazing volunteer team.

Come celebrate National Black Cat Day with some fantastic feline friends (and feel free to fall in love).