Stories

Best Friends and partners help both people and their pets during unprecedented frigid temperatures in the Lone Star State.

A nearly blind kitten went from a Louisiana shelter to Best Friends in Atlanta, before settling into the lap of a loving adopter.

Last summer, we got a wake-up call along with the rest of the country on diversity issues that need to be addressed. We've been working on this for a few months and I thought it was a good time to look at some of the progress we've made.

"New" was scary for Dakota for a very long time, but after her new family took a chance on her, she looks forward to new every day.

How the efforts of a dog trainer and her family fostering puppies for their local shelter makes a world of difference.

Struggling cat gains a new lease on life in a foster home.

From the gutter to gaining back strength and speed, a roadrunner recovers after being hit by a car.

February is Adopt a Rescued Rabbit Month, so come learn about our favorite cottontail friends.

Meet Paytrix and watch the ‘Hamilton' musical parody at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.

Best Friends and our shelter partners saved a lot of lives last year - during a pandemic, no less!

Best Friends veterinarians and a foster family help a kitten named Aslan heal from two fractured legs.

Unable to relax when she arrived at the Sanctuary, Hazel ran in endless circles, but now she's moving forward with the help of a few good friends.

When Itty Bitty came to Best Friends, he was timid and tentative until a foster family with a cat showed him that life is nothing to be afraid of.

When they explore the great outdoors, Rafa’s adopters take him along for the ride

From going for a ride to dancing like no one is watching, here are ideas for celebrating Valentine's Day with the four-legged love of your life.