Stories

A volunteer trip to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Southern Utah is a pet photographer's dream vacation.

Dog who was running in circles receives training as well as aromatherapy, dog-appeasing pheromones, music, and a ThunderShirt to ease his anxiety.

Animal-friendly legislation is introduced that could make New York the first state in the U.S. to make declawing of domestic cats illegal.

Read about grebes who ended up off course and far from water, leaving them unable to take flight again. They come to Best Friends for help.

Family enjoys a special bonding opportunity while volunteering with animals at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Southern Utah.

Dog rescued from fighting bust learns to trust at the Sanctuary, and finds loving home.

Stray FIV cat looks like a Scottish fold (cat breed with folded ears) with his stubby ears damaged from too much scratching. He's now in a foster home

Most animals who die in America's shelters are killed, not euthanized. The difference matters.

Whiskers In Wonderland adoption event brings San Antonio together to help homeless pets.

Terrier dog, who had been hit by a car, had surgery, and then was adopted, pays it forward by saving his adoptive dad after his fall and concussion.

Once a frightened stray, Chuck the horse gets socialization and training help at the Sanctuary. He can now even be ridden.

Pit bull is adopted by a family with a boy who has Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism. The boy and the dog have formed a very strong connection.

Black kitten is hit by a car, leaving her with a crushed pelvis. She receives medical help for her injuries and other help challenges, including FIV.

With the 10-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, National Conference, Strut Your Mutt, and many positive trends, 2015 looks to be a great year for pets.

Black pit bull mix is young and full of energy, but training using a flirt pole is fun for him and helps burn off some of his excess energy.