Skip to main content

Tertiary Menu

  • Who We Are
  • Pet Memorials
  • Locations
  • Shop
  • En Español

Donations Menu

  • Donate
  • Monthly
  • In Memory
  • In Honor
  • Workplace
  • DAF

Header Menu

  • No-Kill 2025
  • The Sanctuary
  • How You Can Help
  • Stories
  • Adopt
  • Ways to Give
    |

Stories

All Stories Features Julie's Blog Videos Magazine Community Voices
Image
Dog-adoption-HanzCourtesyofAmandaSafford2.jpg

German shepherd adoption finally sticks

Hanz and his endless energy were too much for most people, but he found his niche ...
Feature
Image
Itchy-cat-Pendleton5594MW.jpg

An itchy cat’s total transformation

Pendleton was miserable with itchy skin when he first arrived at the Sanctuary, bu...
Feature
Image
hankbg-Hank-blog.jpg

The public is the solution

One individual can make a difference for homeless pets through the power of creati...
Julie Castle Blog
Image
Cat-adoption-RosieandJackCourtesyofCariBogulski.jpg

Adopter honors his late mom and her cats by adopting two of his own

Jack and Rosie lost their home when their person moved to an assisted living facil...
Feature
Image
Dog-adoption-Bonnie-courtesy-of-Best-Friends-Staff-4.jpg

A singles ad (yes, you read that right) helps a dog meet her match

A virtual first date becomes a committed relationship for a dog and a couple that ...
Feature
Image
Chicken-PollyPocketExaminesPants3037MW.jpg

Just call her chicken pants: Hen’s fashions help her get around

A chicken named Polly Pocket was born with twisted feet and legs, but innovation (...
Feature
Image
News-briefs-Mrs.-Who7746LF.jpg

5 feel-good pet stories to make you smile

From a grouchy cat who's reunited with his family to a dog whose name brings ...
Best Friends Magazine
Image
Cat-adoption-Samson_5.jpg

Big-cheeked survivor kitty lands a new loving home

Samson had big time dental issues when he came to Best Friends, but a visit to a v...
Feature
Image
Random-acts-Chevill9220LF.jpg

5 acts of kindness from animal-loving heroes

Read about five animal-loving individuals and what they are doing to help animals ...
Best Friends Magazine
Image
Cat-adoption-Betsy8290LF.jpg

Film student’s dream about adopting an orange tabby comes true

A grumpy, itchy cat isn't everyone's dream pet, but Betsy is just what h...
Feature
Image
Kitten-Lollipop_LF__8239.jpg

10 videos for National Kitten Day

Celebrate national kitten day with videos filled with purring, kitten toe beans, p...
Feature
Image
CarrieCanyon6907-main.jpg

Exploring the Sanctuary’s nooks and crannies with four-legged friends

In Dogtown, group walks help dogs put their best paw forward when meeting potentia...
Feature
Image
Chihuahua-adoption-Chucky1-courtesy-of-staff.jpg

Senior Chihuahua struts his best self on the Upper West Side

A sensitive, quirky Chihuahua teaches his foster mom how to live life in the prese...
Feature
Image
Embed-HarlingenTerri.jpg

How shelter embed programs are saving pets’ lives

Saving the lives of pets means working together to share knowledge and solutions, ...
Best Friends Magazine
Image
Dog-adoption-Jimmy-Roscoe-courtesy-Santa-Clara-County.jpg

County shelter pays it forward to others

County of Santa Clara Animal Services receives Rachael Ray No-Excellence Grant....
Feature

Pagination

  • Previous page
  • First page 1
  • …
  • Page 79
  • Page 80
  • Current page 81
  • Page 82
  • Page 83
  • …
  • Last page 329
  • Next page
 
Best Friends Animal Society - Save Them All

Together, we can Save Them All.

Best Friends, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (tax ID# 23-7147797), operates the nation’s largest sanctuary for homeless animals and provides adoption, spay/neuter, and educational programs.

Save Them All
Stay in touch with the animals via email updates, as they get second chances at happy homes.

Social Menu

  • Best Friends Animal Society Facebook Page
  • Best Friends Animal Society X Page
  • Best Friends Animal Society Instagram Page
  • Best Friends Animal Society Pinterest Page
  • Best Friends Animal Society LinkedIn Page
  • Best Friends Animal Society Threads Page
  • Best Friends Animal Society YouTube Channel
  • Best Friends Animal Society TikTok Page
  • Best Friends Animal Society Twitch Channel
  • Best Friends Animal Society Discord

Sections

  • No-Kill 2025
  • The Sanctuary
  • Act for Animals
  • Stories
  • Adopt
  • Ways to Give
  • Who We Are
  • Pet Care
  • Locations
  • Shop
  • En Español

How You Can Help

  • Adopt
  • Donate
  • Foster
  • Learn with Best Friends
  • Pet Memorials
  • Take Action
  • Volunteer
  • Work at Best Friends

Programs

  • Houston
  • Los Angeles
  • New York City
  • Northwest Arkansas
  • Salt Lake City

Mobile Apps

  • Best Friends Animal Sanctuary App
    Experience the magic of the Sanctuary during your visit to Kanab, Utah or from your couch.

Other Best Friends Sites

  • Best Friends Roadhouse and Mercantile
  • Best Friends Store
  • Network Partners
  • Strut Your Mutt

About

  • Careers
  • Internships
  • For the Media
  • FAQs
  • Position Statements
  • Financial Information

In the Spotlight

As seen on National Geographic’s DogTown and the CW's Dog Town USA. And the inspiration behind the critically acclaimed film, The Champions.

We're proud to be one of the 2024 Top Workplaces, and honored to be recognized for our innovative work to take the entire country no-kill.

Image
Fast Company 100 Best Workplaces For Innovators 2024 logo
Image
Charity Navigator Four-Star Charity logo
Image
Top Places to Work 2022 by the Salt Lake Tribune
Image
Great Nonprofits logo 2025
Image
Fast Company Brands That Matter 2022
Image
Platinum Transparency 2025 - Candid

Legal Menu

  • Contact Us
  • Data Sharing Request
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions

© 2025 Best Friends Animal Society. All Rights Reserved.