Stories

Best Friends has concerns over California AB 2343, the proposed law to update the historic Hayden Act.

Once an unwanted stray dog, Marshmallow was saved when a Good Samaritan found her living near a dumpster. Her life is much happier now.

Three-legged kitten heals and wins friends at the Sanctuary.

Best Friends helps some unexpected new Utah residents.

The purebred dog you are looking is waiting for you to adopt at your local shelter. Around 25 to 30 percent of dogs in shelters are purebreds.

A woman rescues a Cooper's hawk in her yard who was unable to fly. He is now at the Sanctuary being rehabilitated.

Shy and neglected cats from a hoarding situation receive love and care, and learn life lessons about how people can be caring.

NKUT stands for No-Kill Utah, an initiative led by Best Friends Animal Society to end the killing of dogs and cats in the state by 2019.

Jack Russell terrier suffered abuse damaged to her left eye, but after surgery she is pain free and is now living a happy life.

TNR advocates play Whac-A-Mole with TNR detractors who keep popping up with the same faulty arguments and stats.

Athletic and smart German shepherd dog has a tough time finding a home because of all his energy, but he finally finds just the right adopter.

Special little cat makes friends at last.

Discarded, unloved cat is saved when someone takes the time to help.

Portland, Oregon, saves over 90 percent of shelter pets, thanks in part to pet adoption events during critical times like kitten season.

Utah governor signs HB 97, prohibiting any local government in the state from enacting breed-discriminatory legislation.