Stories

Find a moment of Zen with some of the Sanctuary’s most peaceful creatures.

Willie may not be able to see, but with help from his foster family, he can tackle any obstacle (except maybe going downstairs).

Best Friends co-founder Francis Battista shares his thoughts on how to make the world a better place for all of us.

Start your new year off on an inspiring note with these stories of everyday heroes making a difference for pets in need.

When duVergne saw Maisie’s face online she fell in love, and even a few hundred miles couldn’t keep her apart from the small, fluffy feline.

Souris Valley Animal Shelter puts Best Friends grant funds to good use, which includes supporting other shelters.

A year after a painful goodbye, Andrea found a place that helped her heal – here’s her story.

Sondra Lewis, a lifesaving care specialist at the Bunny House, moved across the country to be a part of the lifesaving work happening at Best Friends. Now every day is filled with new experiences and discovery — and rabbits.

Wishing you all a healthy and happy new year!

IHop may not be able to see the world around her, but with her brother, Waffle House, by her side there’s nothing to fear.

After fostering a dog who required a little extra time to get used to living in a home, a couple is inspired to adopt a dog with the same need.

Cory’s special medical needs were a daunting responsibility to many potential adopters, but for Laurel they were what made him perfect.

Claire Ives was truly a force for the animals and she made invaluable contributions to getting Best Friends off the ground.

Beefy is a big pit bull terrier mix who had trouble finding a home, mostly because of the way he looks, until he met an adopter who saw nothing but love.

Best Friends foster volunteers wrote tips for making friends with Pumba, a cat with larger-than-average tortitude, to help her thrive in her new home.