Stories

Cassiopeia and Pedro lost their home and ended up together at a shelter, but it was only a hot minute before they were adopted - together.

And preparing for Hurricane Laura

Maxine's sore paws and heavy body meant she could barely walk, but today she's slimmed down and feeling better than ever

In honor of National Dog Day, read these five stories about dogs who inspired and changed the lives of their adopters forever

How a kitty with scabies went through a transformation worthy of a fairy tale, thanks to the magic of love (and medicine).

Frankie is deaf and can't see well, but he loves people so much he can barely contain his excitement.

Twelve lifesaving organizations and two state coalitions were recognized this year by Best Friends for outstanding contributions to and progress toward achieving no-kill for dogs and cats nationwide.

Shelters seek foster homes to help weather this summer's kitten season.

When Marmaduke arrived, he had pressure sores and very little muscle in his back legs, but with room to move now, he's getting stronger every day.

Foster volunteers from Angel City Pit Bulls in Los Angeles share practical advice to help novice kitten foster caregivers learn the ropes quickly

This year marks the 25th anniversary of Best Friends' Strut Your Mutt dog walk and fundraiser and the first year that the entire event will be hosted virtually.

West Valley City Animal Services has been no-kill for years and now the shelter is supporting others so they can get there, too.

Riley is too shy to talk in front of us at the Parrot Garden, but she tries out all the new words she's learning when she thinks no one is listening.

Saving the lives of dogs and cats in shelters is only possible when we remove barriers to pet adoption and create more pathways to responsible pet care and happy futures for pets and people.