Stories

Cover of the book 'The Ride of Her Life'

Book review: ‘The Ride of Her Life: The True Story of a Woman, Her Horse, and Their Last Chance Journey Across America’

A Maine farmer, running out of luck and time, sets out to see the Pacific Ocean with her two best friends: her horse and terrier.
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Quincy the dog walking in front of a fence

Dog had more energy than people could handle, until she met her new family

When a family looking for a young dog up for adventure and fun reached out to Best Friends, the team helped Quincy make a great first impression.
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Group of a couple kittens outside by a live trap

Collaboration helps a big colony of cats and their caregiver, too

Best Friends and Wilson Zoo team up to help a colony of more than 60 cats stay where they belong ꟷ outdoors and out of the shelter.
See how cooperation helps community cats
Best Friends Magazine
Blue the yellow Lab smiling with red hearts behind him

9 ways pets tell you they love you

Our beloved dogs and cats don’t need words when they have so many other ways to tell us how they feel this Valentine’s Day.
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Skelly the dog at the bottom of the stairs

Slow-to-trust dog finds kindred spirit in patient adopter

Slow to warm up to new people, Skelly isn’t a fan of pats or snuggles but to her new family she is precious.
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Smiling person wearing a Best Friends T-shirt next to a smiling dog with upright ears

Best Friends Animal Society recognized as a 'Top Workplace' for 2022

You should love where you work.
Julie Castle Blog
Caregiver Elle Greer with a cockatoo in her lap

Meet the caregiver: Elle Greer

Elle Greer’s passion for rescue work and parrots brought her to Best Friends. We think she stays for the dance parties. They are a regular part of her job caring for the birds at the Parrot Garden, where every day is a new adventure.
Meet Elle
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Actress Jacqueline Piñol next to a Lost Family flyer on a tree, written in Spanish

Actress Jacqueline Piñol uses her talents to advocate for dogs

Get to know the producer of The Canine Condition documentary series and podcast, who joined Best Friends to promote pet adoption to Spanish-language audiences.
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Pickle the puppy outside on some grass

Two chance meetings lead to a new life for a sweet puppy

Amid the bustling New York City streets, a curious puppy makes a connection with an adopter following not just one, but two chance meetings.
Read how coincidental meetings lead to adoption
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Smiling woman holding a gray and white kitten

2022 animal shelter crisis impact: Dallas Animal Services

DAS fights to serve its community, maintain a slipping save rate and keep staff healthy.
Read how Dallas shelter adapts to current animal shelter crisis
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Gracie Lou the dog in an office

Sweet pit bull terrier mix brings comfort, calm to young adopter

As Gracie Lou fills her new Lopez family home with love and laughter, she’s also formed a special connection with their son Michael, who has autism.
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Tansy and Sage improving

Fast action saves two kittens on the brink

When a Best Friends staff member noticed two critically ill new arrivals, a long night up was a small price to pay for saving their lives.
Best Friends Magazine
Monesia head bumping Autumn the gray tabby cat

Volunteer teaches foster cats to 'talk'

Recordable buttons ignite training passion for foster volunteer and help kitties get adopted.
Read about innovative foster
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Smiling person holding a small black dog

An urgent call to action

We need your help.
Julie Castle Blog
Vader the rabbit in a kenne

Bunny helps a family heal from loss

Even after losing her lifelong home, sweet senior Vader remained bright, and now she’s helping her new family heal after loss.
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