MagazinesAll Stories Features Julie's Blog VideosMagazine Community Voices Image A determined voice of change for homeless pets How one shelter director found her voice and skyrocketed lifesaving by recognizing the power in a single word: listen How they've embraced change Best Friends Magazine Image Award-winning animals We bestow totally serious titles on some of the animals at Best Friends in honor of Peggy, canine star in “Deadpool & Wolverine.” And the winners are ... Best Friends Magazine Image Senior kitty finds his Zen among the plants When Pumpkin, one of Best Friends Animal Sanctuary’s most beloved cats, needed a temporary home, an unusual, yet fitting location cropped up. Now he's supervising the landscaping team Best Friends Magazine Image Pet adoption stories to make you feel the love These recent adoption stories showcase just what it means to bring love home by adopting a pet. See the happy faces Best Friends Magazine Image Shelters get creative to showcase adoptable pets These groups are using every opportunity and tool at their disposal to send more dogs and cats to new homes — and keep pets together with their families. See what they're doing Best Friends Magazine Image Baby barn owls survive accidental road trip When a hay truck accidentally loaded a nest of hatching owl eggs, Wild Friends staff feared the babies wouldn’t survive. Then something amazing happened. Owlets have remarkable recovery Best Friends Magazine Image Reflections on our relationship to pets Ultimately, animals are essential to our wholeness as human beings, so we must save those in shelters. The core of our mission to end the killing in shelters Best Friends Magazine Image The making of an animal shelter super mentor A small, scrappy shelter in the Midwest is setting the bar for no-kill mentorship. These partnerships save lives Best Friends Magazine Image Endearing pet adoption updates to warm your heart Check out kitty grooming contests, a lasagna-stealing cat, an adventure-loving pup, and a big-hearted dog who loves hugs. Read their updates Best Friends Magazine Image Heartfelt stories of animals inspiring kindness From forgiving library fees to a thoughtful token, these stories prove that animals bring out the best in people. More happy news Best Friends Magazine Image Kids create works of heart to find pets homes One woman’s passion project has drawn attention to hundreds of homeless animals across the country, all while teaching children about pet adoption. See their works of art Best Friends Magazine Image These pets are home and loving it Recent adoption stories showcase Hamburglar the cat’s new friend, a charmed life for a sweet senior dog, and a variety of aww-dorable foster wins. Read about them Best Friends Magazine Image Calling all heroes for animals Join this year’s National Action Week for Animals on June 10-15. Make a difference Best Friends Magazine Image Sunny pet adoption updates to brighten your day Read all about 100-pound dog zoomies, playful puppy antics, and a super-charged cat purr. Read about the new families Best Friends Magazine Image Sweet stories of people making a difference for animals From magic tricks for pups in shelters to a feline wedding surprise, these stories of kindness toward animals are sure to uplift and inspire. Read more for a smile Best Friends Magazine Pagination Previous page First page 1 … Current page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 … Last page 15 Next page