Foster Programs Stories

Benedict’s hind legs are paralyzed due to spina bifida, but that doesn’t stop him from loving life in his new home.

Edna is wobbly, blind and had severe trauma reactions that seemed like seizures, but thanks to vet care and her foster family, she’s like a new dog.

Nothing (and certainly not cerebellar hypoplasia) stops Harlie Q. and fellow kitten Nicholas from living their best lives in their new home.

His nickname is “CrossFit Tony” because he’s super fit, but he’s also sweet, loving and finally in a home of his own after months of false starts.

Life can get overwhelming for Elvis, but sleepovers with friends ensure this hound dog isn’t “cryin’ all the time.”

Best Friends medical team and volunteers team up to save a struggling, days-old kitten.

Goose was scared and needed heartworm treatment when he first came to Best Friends, and now he’s living the good life.

When construction workers spotted a litter of newborn kittens in the middle of their work zone, they made sure they got them somewhere safe.

Best Friends teams are building foster programs remotely for shelters all across the country

Peanut Butter the cat shows a kind couple how much fun it can be to have a feline in your life.

First-time foster volunteer shares her story about helping a scared Chihuahua find her rhythm and then a home.

A busy Houston family of five makes time to foster homeless pets and memorializes each one in a paw print memory book.

Dione has cerebellar hypoplasia, and though he can’t walk upright, he’s made fast friends with other kitties in his foster home.

Time was already running out for Hank when he arrived at the shelter, but the team that helped save his life was closer than anyone could have imagined.

Cat’s fear of dogs prompts Los Angeles family to get creative in order to continue fostering pets.