Stories

The 9 Lives for $9 national cat adoption event features cats over nine months of age with the reduced adoption fee of $9.

Pitbull mix from dogfighting bust is a bit shy, but wearing clothes helps her to feel more comfortable around new people and in new situations.

Best Friends supports unique event at SPCA of Northeastern North Carolina.

It is possible to walk roosters and ducks on a harness. Really! Learn all about walking birds and what it's like. (Hint: it's like walking a cat.)

Cat with panleukopenia, who had an upper respiratory infection and then diarrhea, is saved after receiving a blood transfusion from other cats.

Floyd Lampart is doing the Pedal for Paws bike ride, 12,000 miles around the outer perimeter of the country, to raise money for homeless pets.

Lucas' greatest victories were outside the fighting ring. He taught the world about the integrity and depth of character that is a dog.

Outgoing mayor of Los Angeles, Antonio Villaraigosa, has been a good friend to the animals.

Volunteer matching programs, aka Dollars for Doers, are offered by companies to promote volunteerism. Read how a Verizon employee helped the animals.

Best Friends' pet super adoption at the Utah State Fairpark in Salt Lake City spotlights shelter pets and helps many wonderful animals find homes.

Shy Husky who was chained up is rescued by Dogs Deserve Better and comes to the Sanctuary where she receives fostering, training and rehabilitation.

Best Friends' own patron saint to the animals to be honored at Compassion Now Gala in Los Angeles.

Best Friends provides trap neuter return (TNR) services to feral cats of the Navajo Nation. Read about the successful project.

Alfie the cat came from a hoarding situation and doesn't much like people. He is a cat's cat: intuitive, sensitive and altruistic towards other cats.

Dog obedience instructor students lend a helping hand in Los Angeles.