Utah Stories

Rumi was in rough shape and was the weight of a deck of cards when she came to Best Friends. She’s still tiny, but mighty — and mighty healthy, too.

What does it take to help a cat heal from severe skin allergies? Persistence, patience and a team of determined people.

Ben Richards has dedicated his life to service and channels his faith into helping homeless pets in Salt Lake City.

Pepper is the picture of resiliency after a traumatic past

Merlot was homeless and needed emergency surgery, but now she’s helping her new person cope with anxiety and PTSD.

With a difficult first two months behind her, Valentina shakes off adversity for a bright future and a home of her own.

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

Good news for dogs and cats across the country.

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

Krueger calls True Leaf Seed Company his home, and he has worked wonders for employee morale, just by being himself.

Otto the cat was so ragged and unhealthy looking that the staff judged him to be an old man until they took a closer look.

Ruff Haven Crisis Sheltering, formed in the midst of the pandemic, is blazing trails in Utah with new, innovative community sheltering services.

Born with three legs, Smooches came to Best Friends for special care when she was just days old.

Leslie and Keith drove from Reno to Salt Lake City to adopt a cat they can’t touch, but love all the same.

This Father’s Day, tip your hat to the men in your community who are helping pets in their own way.