Stories

NFL player Michael Vick sentenced to prison on dog-fighting charges as many of his canine victims prepare to come to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.

Mini horse is overweight because she loves to eat everything in sight! She is put on an innovate exercise plan.

Mariah's Promise, a no-kill sanctuary, provides safe haven for dogs after Denver, Colorado, outlaws pit bulls, but there are legal challenges.

Rabbit at the Sanctuary decides that he loves Hanukkah, especially the eight days of presents, and really enjoys playing with a stuffed dreidel.

Hush Puppies shoe company partners with Best Friends to raise money to build a new puppy preschool at the Sanctuary to help even more puppies in need.

Animal rescue groups to care for confiscated Michael Vick pitbulls as recommended by Valparaiso University School of Law Professor Rebecca J. Huss.

Twinkle the Chihuahua was rescued from a Nebraska puppy mill. She was scared of the world and people after her rescue but has made fantastic progress.

Family with rescued Pomeranian dogs adopts a blind shih tzu and cairn terrier who were rescued from a Virginia puppy mill.

Best Friends provides on-the-ground aid and financial assistance to help animals after flooding in the Mexican state of Tabasco.

Horses are saved from slaughter when the last remaining slaughterhouse in the United States located in Illinois is forced to close down.

Country singer Willie Nelson records a public service announcement (PSA) asking for people to support tougher dog fighting laws in Georgia.

Volunteers at the Best Friends rescue site in Pahrump, Nevada, enjoy a Thanksgiving feast that includes an Unturkey with all the fixings.

With their pack leader, group of dogs from hoarding situation come to the Sanctuary. Though the pack leader is the smallest dog, she's in charge.

Read the story of Mabel, a senior beagle dog, who was rescued from a Virginia puppy mill. She is learning to love and enjoy life now.

This year’s edition of the star-studded Hollywood gala, which annually honors animal welfare groups and raises money to help homeless pets in Los Angeles, was hailed by many as the best ever.