Stories

After Hurricane Katrina, Best Friends took in 145 dogs. This article is a spotlight on a few of the dogs who remain at the Sanctuary.

Amazon parrot with severe anxiety issues gets help at Best Friends.

No More Homeless Pets Network partner helps the homeless animals of Pontiac, Michigan, by promoting spay and neuter and more.

Nala Cat on Instagram has nearly one million followers. Read her story from her adopter.

We at Best Friends wish you a happy Thanksgiving and encourage you to enjoy a meatless holiday meal.

Held at the Utah State Fairpark in Salt Lake City, Fall Pet Super Adoption, sponsored by Best Friends Animal Society, saves over 400 dogs and cats.

Bird-safe flowers and herbs - a delightful array of nasturtiums, daisies, Thai basil, and marigolds - provide enrichment for parrots at the Sanctuary.

Watch animal PSA featuring Tuna the Chiweenie dog, the first ever PSA to air on Instagram.

Despite obstacles, Australian volunteer makes her way to the Sanctuary to work with the animals.

Best Friends sends thoughts on stakeholder group's suggestions to bring California into next era of animal sheltering.

Red the horse is carefully monitored during re-feeding process at the Sanctuary.

Former feral cat who had experienced her fair share of hardship - difficult pregnancy, injuries, poisoning - gets TLC and respite at the Sanctuary.

A magnificent bird hit by two cars comes to Best Friends for rehabilitation.

Siamese kitten only has two working legs, but he doesn't let that slow him down. He is playful, happy and resourceful.

Animal lovers help stop dog breed-discriminatory legislation in Watertown, Wisconsin, an enclave halfway between Madison and Milwaukee, Wisconsin.