Stories

Prisscilla the cat lying on back for belly rub

Pets adopted from Best Friends: Where are they now?

Updates and stories from the homes of four beloved, adopted pets.
Best Friends Magazine
Saskia the gray tabby cat in a kennel

5 pet stories that are 100% guaranteed to make you smile

Stories about incredible people who stepped up to make a big difference in pets’ lives
Best Friends Magazine
Dolly the dog wearing a sports T-shirt

Along came Dolly: Mama dog goes from shelter to home

Pit bull terrier lost her home and landed in a shelter, but now life is better than ever.
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Calico cat beside a sign that says: grateful, thankful blessed

10 (out of a million) reasons to be grateful for pets

This holiday season, take a moment to appreciate the many ways that pets make a difference in our lives.
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Barkcuterie board collage with a dog eating it

Treat your dog to a ‘barkuterie board’ this holiday season

The holidays mean good food for you and your pets, so here’s how to make a special treat for your favorite dog.
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Vicki and Paul Brown at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary with Ken and Java the cats

Cats with FeLV give new family comforting company

Ken and Java were just what their new people needed after a tough year.
Best Friends Magazine
Robin, the brown and white shy dog

Loving a shy dog just the way he is

A once-fearful dog slowly learns to trust, with the help of a very kind and understanding adopter.
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Kai Mason, smiling and lying down surrounded by German shepherd and pupies

Fifth grader becomes dog foster phenomenon

The Masons see fostering dogs as a family affair, but fifth grader Kai is at the center of helping big dogs and puppies thrive.
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Scott Kroger and Felicia Summer outside on a walk with Summer Rain and Piney the dogs

Adopted dogs are veteran’s new best friends

Two once-homeless dogs are changing life for a U. S. Marine Corps veteran.
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Mylo the black and white cat on someone's shoulder

8 warm and fuzzy pet adoption updates

Check out our favorite recent updates about pets living the good life in their new homes.
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People, a dog and kennels beside a yellow school bus used to transport animals

No-kill could be the new normal in Grady County, Georgia

Grady Country Animal Shelter used to have one of the lowest save rates in Georgia, but today a rescue group and a Best Friends grant help its save rate soar
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Antelope squirrel running after being released

Birds, bunnies and snakes, oh my: 8 wild animal rescue stories

Meet a few of the birds, bunnies, snakes and squirrels saved this year at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.
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Faith the kitten standing on Amy's shoulder

There’s a fungus among us and it’s OK

A building at the Sanctuary has recently been transformed into a special place for cats with ringworm.
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Orange tabby kittens Sunny and Graham sleeping next to each other

Bacteriotherapy puts kitten on the road to health

When a kitten just couldn’t seem to beat his belly troubles, a veterinarian found the remedy the led him to love and happiness in a new home.
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Angel Canyon landscape of red cliffs with a road running through it

Best Friends receives Utah Top Workplaces award and leadership award

Best Friends receives Utah Top Workplaces and CEO leadership awards from the Salt Lake Tribune.
Julie Castle Blog