Stories

McKamey Animal Center in Tennessee sets an example for lifesaving with its canine-centric programs.

From a dog who has become an adventure buddy, to a cat who scored a feline BFF and a sweet new catio, these stories are cause for celebration.

June the cat went from being found alone dragging her back legs to a shelter and then to nightly snuggles in her new home.

People who show kindness to cats and dogs (and geese and octopuses, too) are all around us. These stories are proof.

A poignant poem for the times, as told by a playful pup at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.

After losing her home, an incontinent kitten joins a team of doting feline caregivers in Cat World.

Need a mood boost? These cat and dog stories should do the trick.

A once-homeless dog who now travels the world. A cake-loving cat, and a pup who is helping his family heal. These stories will make you smile.

Two memoirs by a veterinarian and an activist explore the deep bonds between people experiencing homelessness and their pets who love them.

Excerpt from 'A Tail of Grace: A Year in Search of Home After the Death of My Soul-Dog.'

Fun, informative and adorable, the world’s largest cat-centric event also connects cats with adopters.

Betty Grieb offers the puppies at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary lots of TLC to help prepare them for new homes.

When Michaela met a snuggle enthusiast named Bear, she looked beyond his size, saw his sweetness, and adopted him.

Pancake needs special care due to her incontinence, but Dakota doesn't mind. In fact, it's the reason she decided to adopt her.

Best Friends’ new Faces of No-Kill series highlights pets who ended up in shelters and are alive and thriving today thanks to shelters embracing no-kill.