Stories

Cat with an attitude finds an adopter who sees past her hissing and tough exterior. Now that she's home, she is a sweet, gentle and fun-loving kitty.

Best Friends adoption manager shares her experience with former Michael Vick dog Lance and his training and preparation to be adopted into a home.

Best Friends animal caregiver shares her memories of the Michael Vick dogs, including the first moments of happiness for the rescued dogfighting dogs.

For Meryl, Mya and Curly, it's been a decade of hope, healing and unconditional love at the Sanctuary.

Adopter of former Michael Vick dog Oscar describes how this Vicktory dog settled into a home and being a dog, letting his guard down little by little.

How Georgia the Vicktory dog brought joy to her adopted mom

Best Friends caregiver shares her memories of working with and rehabilitating the Michael Vick dogs, including fostering two Vicktory dogs.

Adopted kitten helps adopter heal after the shooting tragedy at the 2017 Route 91 Harvest Music Festival in Las Vegas, Nevada, that she had attended.

Ten years after the rescue of the fighting dogs from Vick's Bad Newz Kennels, adopters and others reflect on the Vicktory dogs' healing and progress.

Best Friends volunteer shares sweet memories of the former Mike Vick dogs rescued, including of reading to and cuddling with the Vicktory dogs.

Best Friends volunteer director shares her memories of the former Michael Vick dogs, including Ellen the Vicktory dog who greatly touched her heart.

The Vicktory dogs, rescued from Michael Vick's dogfighting ring bust, have blossomed, becoming beloved ambassadors for pit bulls and canine fighting victims.

Whitney Cummings supports Best Friends Animal Society.

Maggie Q's passion for animals helped to launch the monthly pet adoption segment on "Access Hollywood Live."

Bellamy Young supports Best Friends Animal Society.