Stories

Dog with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) receives training and enrichment, including food puzzles, toys, outings, calming music and treibball.

Caregiver uses snacks to help a super shy terrier get some help with socialization. This enrichment helps the timid dog become more adoptable.

Abandoned skinny, scrawny, malnourished kittens who were dropped off at the Animal Foundation in Nevada come to Best Friends kitten nursery for help.

There are far more important things to do to help animals than continue following Michael Vick.

Dog has a neurological condition and a paralyzed tongue that make eating challenging. Caregivers have created a special restaurant just for him.

Stray dog named Turtle with a front paw injury, face cuts, and deviated septum and a rough past gets help and is now living in a loving adopted home.

Family researches bunnies as pets before adopting to ensure they are prepared. A nine-year-old girl will be primarily responsible for their care.

Fourth grader designs feline furniture with an incontinent cat with a paralyzed hind end in mind. The couch is easily accessible and easy to clean.

Teenage girl empathizes with and adopts a senior cat who is deaf and in renal failure, requiring daily fluids and ongoing medications.

Adopted from Karma Rescue in Santa Monica, California, pit bull goes from being extremely frightened to finding the perfect home.

Best Friends Conference provides inspiration and tools to help shelters and rescue organizations move entire United States to no-kill by 2025.

Mature, blind 19-year-old cat named Lauren Bacall is adopted into the perfect home where she will be loved and doted on in her senior years.

Roberta Monti volunteers with timid, fearful dogs at Best Friends in Atlanta, Georgia, helping to socialize and get them ready for adoption.

Tuco the black Lab works hard at training, including overcoming his food guarding tendencies, and relaxes by enjoying time in the dog park pool.

Ines Lopes takes a volunteer vacation to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Southern Utah, where she spends time helping and connecting with animals.