Stories

Burbank, California, joins elite club of 30 municipalities across North America that are now part of a growing trend to stop puppy mills at the point of sale.

IndyFeral, part of Foundation Against Companion-Animal Euthanasia, introduced the Feral Freedom program with Indianapolis Animal Care & Control.

Castaway Critters Pet Rescue in Blairsville, Georgia, saves most at-risk shelter animals and transports them to rescue groups in the North.

Sharon Discorfano, a recent law school graduate, rewards herself with a visit to Best Friends and commits to being an advocate and voice for animals.

Study led by Best Friends and the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine examines effects of hoarding situations on dogs.

The people's voice is heard as Oklahoma lawmaker who introduced bill to allow cities and towns to pass breed-discrimination laws withdraws proposal.

Rather than attacking puppy mills directly, Best Friends' strategy to combat pet mills is to eliminate the market for commercially bred puppies.

Barkworks, a puppy mill supplied pet store in Los Angeles, California, closes after peaceful demonstrations by animal advocates.

Pat Whitacre, former Best Friends dog trainer, true friend to the animals, and so much more, is remembered.

A cat who dislikes other cats so much that he will sometimes redirect his displeasure on people nearby is adopted by a loving couple.

The inaugural event in St. George finds homes for 115 fur-kids, like Millie, who just need a chance to shine.

Declawed and malnourished when he was rescued, Devin the cat was distrustful, but he's learning to enjoy attention and has made a few friends.

Trainers introduce horse from a criminal neglect situation to a halter. Their slow and steady approach using treats is proving successful.

Playgroups for shelter dogs in Los Angeles are a ton of fun and make the dogs more adoptable by providing various benefits.

Best Friends animal shelter in Los Angeles is redesigned to include open cat rooms, with cat shelves, beds, and more, to spotlight cats for adoption.