Stories

This wild baby rabbit was found with signs of neurological trauma, but with help from the Sanctuary rehab team, he’s about to return to the great outdoors.

These large dogs remind us that every dog is unique. So, give big dogs a chance.

When Leanne visited the Sanctuary, she said she had a good home for a cat with special needs and Stannis took her up on the offer.

Volunteer Heather Mahood, who helps the tiniest kittens and wisest senior felines, also has a soft spot for cats with ringworm.

Bringing complete strangers together to form one incredible, lifesaving team.

Have you ever heard of a snuggly snake? How about a ticklish tortoise? Well, the Sanctuary is full of surprises.

Teams work nonstop to assist dogs and cats in Florida shelters

These adopters chose large dogs to join their families and they couldn’t be happier about it.

At Best Friends, we use our networks to introduce you to advocates like Pamela Bryant, who give back to pets and people in their community.

After a difficult goodbye to her blind cat of 17 years, Stormy’s life and RV are again filled with cat purrs, snuggles and songs.

Learn about the far-reaching effects of one woman caring about 30 unexpected tenants.

When Lou adopted a strong malamute-husky mix named Midas who had bounced between homes, he changed her life, too.

Trinna arrived at Best Friends with a painful eye condition called entropion, but Kelly looked past that and adopted her.

These five stories from shelters and rescue organizations across the country are surefire pick-me-ups.

Best Friends teams are building foster programs remotely for shelters all across the country