Stories

Watch dogs and cats discover the presents donated to them from kind gift-givers all across the land.

The most-read stories of the year on bestfriends.org showcase the lifesaving work happening for animals across the country.

Chewy partnered with Best Friends to spread holiday cheer by offering free pet adoptions.

Celebrate the holidays with joyful animals and see how your kindness makes a lifesaving difference.

Taquito the dog is teaching puppies at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary how to play, love, and live like champions.

Dublin needed an adopter who understood his mobility challenges.

In this captivating cat whodunit, an amateur sleuth and her orange tabby are back to solving crimes and running a cat café off the coast of New England.

Sweet Betty recovered from surgery and is thriving in her new home despite a cancer diagnosis.

Los Angeles Times editorial board calls out the conditions and operations at Los Angeles Animal Services.

Monthly data from nearly 800 animal shelters from across the U.S. shows the first lifesaving progress for dogs and cats since 2020.

Sabine’s story shows that even the most broken spirits can heal.

Best Friends and Toyota spotlight pet adoption and fostering during the iconic holiday event in New York City.

Three horses from Best Friends Animal Sanctuary join a loving herd on a stunning homestead, where they live their happily-ever-afters.

When Persia came to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, she could barely open her eyes. Now, she sees her world clearly — and it’s bright and full of love.

Halo needed a miracle when he landed at Best Friends with a major head injury. Now, his health is flying high thanks to swift vet care and a foster home.