Stories

Rabbits abandoned on the Long Beach City College campus are trapped, spayed or neutered, and then rehomed.

West Virginia legislation aims to crack down on puppy mill abuses by improving conditions in mills.

Trap neuter return (TNR) competition between Stray Cat Alliance and Free Fix LA results in over 100 stray Los Angeles cats being fixed.

Lawyers with an interest in animal law make a trip to the Sanctuary.

A love story

Two baby guinea pigs (called pups) are born at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary on Mother's Day. These precocial pups are already enjoying life.

Female rat terrier is saved by New Rattitude, Inc., in Lansing, Michigan, who got her positive reinforcement training in preparation for adoption.

Violet Schultz, an eight-year-old girl, and her classmates raise money for homeless pets at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary and also make 30 cats beds.

California gull who wouldn't fly becomes a Best Friends educational bird. Read about why these birds are considered to be heroic in Utah.

Extra-cuddly cats steal hearts in Los Angeles.

Best Friends-led study reveals puppy mill dogs exhibit behavioral issues at higher rate than dogs from noncommercial breeders.

Los Angeles dogs learn how to sniff out treats while awaiting adoption.

Boxer mix with pancytopenia and other medical issues gets blood transfusion from pointer mix after ingesting a toy.

Safe House Animal Rescue League in Illinois uses grant awarded by Best Friends to save community (feral) cats through their barn cat program.

Oliver the pig is the new kid on the block at the Sanctuary. Though he weighs 236 pounds, he is not fat. Read his story and about his personality.