Stories

Information about Oscar the Vicktory dog, who was rescued from Michael Vick's fighting bust, from adopter Rachel.

Shy white shepherd and bull terrier mix gets a job as a greeter at the the Best Friends Welcome Center and begins to shine.

No More Homeless Pets Network partner Whatcom Education's Spay & Neuter Impact Program (WeSNiP) helps more animals with grant from Best Friends.

Sammy the potbelly pig, who is so overweight he can't see, goes on a nutritious diet to help him lose weight.

Natural horsemanship training helps Jake prove he is a not-so-stubborn mule.

Maryland House of Delegates votes unanimously to upend state court anti-pit bull ruling by a 133-0 vote in support of HB 78.

Nearly 300 Best Friends Network partner animal shelters and rescues commit to taking 4,000 rescued pets following Hurricane Harvey.

Los Angeles felines win big at this year’s aCATemy Awards

Caregivers help nervous Congo African grey parrot, who used to pluck her feathers, relax, and she now has grown her feathers back.

Best Friends Animal Society-Utah, Humane Society of Utah, and Salt Lake County Animal Services hold the Super Paw Showdown pet adoption event.

Collaboration saves lives of dogs trapped in hoarding situation.

Many people don't know that their local animal shelter kills pets as a means of population control. We are working to stop that.

Dog from a fighting bust receives training and socialization help and he's now helping people realize that dogs shouldn't be judged by their past.

Senior cat with a thyroid condition, kidney disease, high blood pressure, and an old hip fracture comes the the Sanctuary for extra TLC and medical treatment.

Large high-energy dog who seemed downright crazy with his rambunctious, mouthing, jumping behaviors gets successful targeted training and is adopted.