Dog Stories

Bruce’s size, excessive energy and lack of manners were three strikes against him until he met a patient foster person who helped him find his match in the Lone Star State.

Heroes stepped in to save her from a traumatic situation and now she begins a new chapter in Utah.

Adopters, a foster home and Best Friends staffers go the distance to bring sweet Willow to full health and into a wonderful forever home.

Blu was shy and had a painful skin condition, but a foster volunteer helped the puppy grow confidence (plus hair) and he’s thriving in a new home.

Willie may not be able to see, but with help from his foster family, he can tackle any obstacle (except maybe going downstairs).

A year after a painful goodbye, Andrea found a place that helped her heal – here’s her story.

After fostering a dog who required a little extra time to get used to living in a home, a couple is inspired to adopt a dog with the same need.

Beefy is a big pit bull terrier mix who had trouble finding a home, mostly because of the way he looks, until he met an adopter who saw nothing but love.

People and rescue organizations, including Best Friends, come together to help save 21 beagles in an empty foreclosed home.

There’s no place like home for the holidays, but we make sure pets at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary still have fun celebrating at their home-between-homes.

The Vicktory dogs, as we called them, changed the course of animal welfare

A long-time foster volunteer yields to temptation and adopts a senior dachshund with special needs.

This holiday season, take time to celebrate pets and all the wonderful (and priceless) gifts they give us all year round.

It wasn’t easy to find Sasha a home with someone who could handle her, until Jacob came along.