Stories

Sharing data and goals can help an animal welfare organization’s public image, support and trust.

James Gorman's article in the New York Times titled ‘Lassie Got Help, Would Your Dog?' explains that dogs have empathy, something we all know.

Best Friends assists with animal lifesaving efforts at under-resourced and over-burdened shelter in Edinburg, Texas, in Hidalgo County.

In a New York Times misguided opinion piece, Carol Mithers says low- and no-cost adoptions invite abusers and those too poor to care for pets to adopt.

Overweight cat is put on a diet and exercise routine to help her lose weight and reduce her risk of developing heart disease or diabetes.

Fostering a dog or cat saves a shelter pet's life, but that's not all. Learn about all the benefits to the animals and to the volunteer foster person.

Rachael Ray Save Them All pet grants make a difference for homeless dogs and cats by funding adoption, TNR, transport and other programs.

Adopter makes her New York City apartment cat-friendly, with places for her kitty to play and hide, nurturing her cat's playful and curious nature.

Cat with pica, an eating disorder that causes a compulsive appetite for nonfood items like litter, string, paper, cardboard or dirt, receives help.

Volunteer Janice MacMillan helps a fearful dog, who is especially scared of people and cars and doesn't get along with other dogs, gain confidence.

Rescued after Hurricane Irma, senior dog with laryngeal paralysis, which makes her cough when she gets excited, is adopted.

Dog rescue transport moves 61 dogs from the Palm Valley Animal Center in Edinburg, Texas, to Salt Lake City, Utah, where they will be adopted.

Shelter dog with a serious case of demodectic manage receives treatment -- Bravecto, medicated baths, antibiotics and Benadryl -- and is then adopted.

Dog with heartworm surrendered to a Houston animal shelter is transported to Best Friends in Utah, where she receives treatment and an adoptive home.

Read an interview with Michael Moran, a Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) reserve officer/detective and kitten foster dad to newborn kittens.