Stories

From the commemorative 30th anniversary celebration to Julie's keynote speech, our recent conference was a mission-affirming success.

Blue Buffalo, Best Friends' partner, provides food and treats for hundreds of hungry dogs and cats in need.

Senior German shepherd with separation anxiety and a fear of thunderstorms and fireworks gets help and then is adopted into a forever home.

Volunteers in New York drive adoptable pets to adoption events, street festivals, parades and more in order to help them find loving forever homes.

Tabby cat with severe cerebellar hypoplasia (CH) is adopted by a family committed to giving him a happy and comfortable life.

An anxious and insecure dog is trained using hand targeting as a way to help him get more comfortable around people. Learn about dog training method.

A child’s wish inspires an animal rescue and a magical volunteer experience at Best Friends.

Azalea City Cat Coalition, with the help of Best Friends and The Haven, helps cats from a hoarding situation in an Alabama apartment complex.

Best Friends partners with Overstock to help adoptable animals Browse Overstock for adoptable dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, horses and other animals.

Best Friends celebrates and supports feral, stray and free-roaming felines and their caregivers via TNR and other programs.

Sammy's Hope Long Stay Shelter Pets program dog, who was fearful of storms, prone to leash biting, and nipped people, receives help.

A church youth group (St. John's Youth Group) visits the Sanctuary to volunteer with animals. Meaningful interactions with animals inspire them.

Chinchilla needs a little socialization help learning to warm up to and make friends with people. Good thing he is food motivated.

Don't perpetrate Internet hoaxes. It's important to check the facts before sharing inaccurate animal welfare posts online.

The Pet Shelter Net program in Jacksonville, Florida, provides alternatives for people looking to surrender their dog or cat to the shelter.