Stories

Get to know the painted ‘goofhound’ and giant ‘scrufflefluff’ this National Mutt Day.

Hundreds of dogs and cats each month find a fresh start in a new place, one drive at a time.

Larry’s special medical needs meant it took a while for him to get adopted, but he became the perfect first cat for Tara.

Best Friends co-founder talks about legislation to stop cat declawing and offers advice to help a dog trust her fellow canines again.

A couple carrying emotional baggage from traumatic childhoods adopt a puppy with issues of her own and learn that love must be unconditional.

Phoenix went from wanting nothing to do with people (when he first came to Best Friends) to finding a home where all he has to do is be himself.

They came to Best Friends as tiny orphans to grow up and go back to the great outdoors.

Here are some great ideas for having fun in the sun (and inside, too) and how you can help cats and dogs at your local shelter this season.

Born with three legs, Smooches came to Best Friends for special care when she was just days old.

These pets recently adopted from Best Friends are living (and loving) large

Jennifer Ronzello is a hero for kittens. Read about how she got started fostering and why she keeps going.

Best Friends co-founder shares tips on how to help dogs be more comfortable near toddlers and on cats who won’t stop kneading.