Stories

A small, scrappy shelter in the Midwest is setting the bar for no-kill mentorship.

Check out kitty grooming contests, a lasagna-stealing cat, an adventure-loving pup, and a big-hearted dog who loves hugs.

From forgiving library fees to a thoughtful token, these stories prove that animals bring out the best in people.

One woman’s passion project has drawn attention to hundreds of homeless animals across the country, all while teaching children about pet adoption.

After undergoing surgery, Butters needed a comfy place to recover. But foster care wouldn’t be just a temporary stop on his journey.

How 14 puppies ended up (temporarily) at the part of Best Friends Animal Sanctuary where cats usually rule.

Volunteers from Starbucks cheerfully bond over tumbleweeds, pigs, and more during their multiple visits to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.

The Best Friends Super Adoption in Northwest Arkansas brought together more than 30 animal organizations to save lives.

Best Friends is working with shelters on new ways to monitor the animals in their care and get pets out of shelters and into homes faster.

After being found as a pregnant stray in Texas, Kookie’s story comes full circle.

After having his leg amputated due to a severe injury, Rex charmed his way into his caregivers’ hearts — and a new home.

When an injured osprey arrived at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, staff were worried; ospreys are often hard to rehab. Then, something miraculous happened.

Young Skylar Clark and her family opened their home and hearts to dogs with parvovirus — a labor of love to support pets through their local shelter.

When three puppies came to Best Friends with severe mange, it took vet care plus loving foster homes to get them on the road to recovery and new homes.