Stories

From injured foal to happy horse, Bug’s story is one for the books. Now she’s snug as a bug in her new home in Canada.

Best Friends employees and supporters are among 61 hardy souls who will take on the harsh conditions of the Grand to Grand Ultra high desert foot race.

Celebrate Best Friends’ 40th anniversary with little-known fun facts about the Sanctuary, the animals, and the people who started it all.

When a wildfire in New Mexico threatened local animal shelters, Best Friends and area animal welfare organizations teamed up to save lives.

During Stone Cold’s time in treatment for a hole in his nose, this charming gray tabby won over everyone he met — including his surgeon.

Kody didn’t let an injury that left her hind end paralyzed slow her roll or keep her from finding love. Now she’s zooming around in a home of her own.

Planes, vans, serenading cats, and kitten stowaways highlight a cross-country trip to help a shelter manage a potentially deadly disease outbreak.

Group's volunteer visits to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary have a therapeutic effect for both the animals and the people.

Jessie went from a heartworm patient to a Las Vegas showgirl after a chance meeting with out-of-town guests.

There’s something for readers of all ages in a new book centered on a puppy’s point of view.

When J.J. McMahon was looking for a furry friend and adventure buddy, he adopted Whitey from Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. He found so much more.

Year-long embed program with Best Friends is over, and today the city shelter in Brownsville is saving so many more pets than ever before.

Battleship, a tabby cat with diabetes, went from shy and struggling to proud and playful thanks to foster volunteers who truly understood him.

This dynamic young duo goes the extra mile to save animals through volunteering, donations, taking care of community cats, and more.