Stories

Best Friends disaster response team heading to Texas to help deliver emergency supplies and assess the impact on animals following Hurricane Harvey.

Reserved cat who didn't want to interact with people becomes braver after coming to the Sanctuary and receiving dedicated love, care and attention.

Sweet ‘who rescued who' story of a man who lost his beloved dog but finds another perfect canine companion to help him recover from a broken heart.

Two Best Friends volunteers and supporters throw a special birthday party for a senior dog named Google they fell in love with at the Sanctuary.

Friends of Strays in Florida helps a street dog find a home with a woman who is involved with SailFuture, a residential program for teenage boys.

Zizou the ‘weredog' is an animal star on Instagram. Adopted from Best Friends in Atlanta, this sweet senior poodle inspires people to adopt a pet.

Saint Michael's College staff and faculty visit the Sanctuary for a volunteer service trip. Catherine Welch is interviewed about their experience.

Dying dog with aggressive form of mammary cancer called inflammatory carcinoma enjoys experiences and adventures on her bucket list / wish list.

American Bar Association committee passes resolution encouraging uniform laws and policies about trap-neuter-return (TNR) and shelter-neuter-return (SNR).

Former Michael Vick dog Willie Boy passed away. He received specialized care, treatment and love at Best Friends Sanctuary, and we will miss him greatly.

Pack horse, rescued from reservation near the Grand Canyon and brought to Coconino Humane Association, comes to Best Friends for more rehabilitation.

Tabby cat uses his back legs to get around, much like a kangaroo does. This doesn't slow him down in the least; he enjoys life to the fullest.

Two kittens with a neurological condition called cerebellar hypoplasia help girl with cerebral palsy gain confidence and become an advocate for them.

Cats are no longer being killed in Cobb County (near Atlanta), Georgia, where a stray cat program has been implemented at the animal shelter.

Stray dog hit by a car sustains injuries that require surgery, but nothing stops this girl from loving life and embracing her bright future.