Stories

Abandoned senior dog with arthritis and mammary cancer is rescued and then adopted, and she's now feeling better and enjoying life to the fullest.

After losing their cat who had been with them for 17 years, one family is chosen by and chooses a new cat to adopt. They are all bonding well.

Two kittens born with their umbilical cord wrapped around one of their hind legs, which cut off circulation, eventually require amputation surgery.

Young cat's kidneys were failing perhaps due to ingesting antifreeze, eating toxic plants, or an infection. She's receiving lifesaving treatment.

Caregivers and behavior consultants help one rambunctious, excitable dog calm down and learn impulse control by establishing a routine for him.

Best Friends Super Adoption in New York, presented by BOBS from Skechers, at the Westchester County Center helped hundreds of pets find homes.

Labrador rescued from a shelter becomes a firehouse dog (aka ‘fire dog') for the Toledo Fire & Rescue Department. Read his story.

Best Friends supports shelters, rescues and spay-neuter clinics with grants and more to increase the save rate for community cats (stray and ferals).

Chihuahua with medical problems (kidney and liver problems, heart disease, degenerative disc disease and a history of seizures) finds perfect adopter.

Kitten with a chronic upset stomach receives treatment for a parasitic infection and surgery for a colon stricture, and she's feeling much better now.

Family loses daughter who loved animals. They request family and friends make a donation in honor of her to help the animals and continue her legacy.

US Department of Agriculture plan to outsource inspections of commercial dog breeding (puppy mill) operations to third parties fails, thankfully.

Clermont County, Ohio, makes great strides in saving more shelter animals and is on the no-kill path.

NKLA Super Adoption, presented by BOBS from Skechers®, at Warner Ranch Park in Woodland Hills, California, helped hundreds of pets find homes.

Amberly the cat is introverted, which can make finding an adopter more difficult, but socialization via play is helping. Read more shy cat tips.