Lessons from one blind dog led adopters to another
When a retired couple on vacation met a blind dog named Float, they knew their past experience would help provide him with a home where he would thrive
Senior Shih Tzu goes from down on her luck to a place in the sun
Roxy arrived at Best Friends with matted hair, an ear infection, bladder stones and major dental issues, but after help from the medical team she’s finally feeling good again
Two volunteers, helping animals in countless ways
From transporting pets to fostering cats, Alida and Gary Oldham are always ready to help
Kitten whose life hung in the balance now the life of the party
A days-old kitten arrived at Best Friends with injuries, but in a foster home he received around-the-clock care to heal and thrive.
Kitten who once needed extra TLC becomes resident kitten ambassador
Squeegee was only days old and struggling to survive when he arrived at Best Friends, but in a foster home he flourished and formed a lifelong connection.
4 volunteers helping animals in unique ways
From teaching cats to “talk,” to creating videos that inspire others to get involved, these volunteers prove there are many ways to support pets in shelters.
Tiny kitten goddess with ‘kittentude’ comes back from the brink
Once ailing kitten, aptly named after the Greek goddess of spring, overcomes illness with the help of Best Friends to flourish in a home.
Life on three limbs can’t slow down this kitten
Norbert came to Best Friends missing part of his back leg, but time in a foster home and surgery helped the kitten seize the moment (and the curtains) without missing a beat.
Foster volunteer steps in for a shy cat
Hedwig was so scared when he arrived at Best Friends that he’d only venture out at night, but it took him only three hours to bask in the sunlight of a foster home.
Ailing kitten gets help when he needs it and a kitten friend, too
Alucard had a serious upper respiratory infection but with help from Best Friends he defied the odds to thrive.