Stories

Hale expressed himself with his teeth and claws when he came to the Sanctuary, but patience and a gentle approach opened him up to the world of cuddles.

Found as a stray pup, Jalapeño was shy and shut down around people, but his foster family is helping him find a bold new flavor.

How a precocious pair of cats went from homeless to living the good life in their unconventional new digs

Don’t let his stoic expression fool you; Peter is a fun-loving bun who’s full of surprises.

No-kill, TNVR, and finding common ground

Olivia had an injured eye that made her path to a home longer, but she had a friend who always saw and shared the best in her.

With support from Best Friends, a neighborhood program in Georgia is making it possible for more pets to stay with people who love them.

Dealla was shy and unsure of people when she arrived at the Sanctuary, but after going into a foster home that became family, she’s all love and cuddles.

New team assists in expanding lifesaving veterinary care at shelters across the country.

Trained volunteers are dispatched across the country and roll up their sleeves to help with everything from natural disasters to staffing shortages.

Best Friends’ embed program supports a Texas shelter in treating dogs for heartworms.

Jen Cunha’s work with parrots is revealing how intelligent they are — and how eager they are to communicate with us.

A kitten goes from sleepy to supercharged and a dog gets help at the desktop in these heartwarming letters from pets’ new families.

Looking for something to make you smile? These aww-inspiring stories from Best Friends Network Partners will warm the soul.

Best Friends’ original cat woman