Stories

There is a connection between the abuse of animals and the abuse of people. Law enforcement and social workers are working together to combat abuse.

A heeler mix puppy is horrifically abused, but he survives, still loves people, and will soon be adopted into a forever home.

It must have seemed like their house was blown down. And they're the cutest ever!

Dog who was roaming the streets had host of medical issues but gets the help she needs from Furry Friends in Memphis, Tennessee.

Family adopts a goat to befriend their lonely sheep. The two barnyard animals are now the best of pals.

Eleven-year-old girl makes and donates blankets for sick dogs, cats and rabbits at the Sanctuary clinic.

Newman the dog had a rough history and had bitten a child. All he needed was patience, understanding and love, which he is getting in his new home.

Adoptable Amazon parrot at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary loves men and would fit in wonderfully at a bachelor pad.

Church youth find their animal selves at Best Friends.

It wasn't clear when the baby bird was rescued whether she was a baby duck or a goose. Nonetheless, a goose took on the role of foster mother to her.

Farrier Gene Ovnicek holds a natural balance horseshoe workshop / clinic at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.

Annual dental checkups are an important part of overall horse health. The horses at Best Friends hate to go to the dentist,

Shelter dog in Atlanta with a collapsed lung and cherry eye needs emergency surgery. She receives lifesaving treatment she needs.

Do you remember those sad eyes? Well, no more of that! Bubba’s gone from an abusive marriage to a brand new, happy one.

Save Our Strays Club at junior high school helps stray animals on the Navajo Nation and educates the public about spay/neuter and vaccinations.