Dog Stories

Azzurra had never lived in a home and was afraid of people, but her new family is helping to change her world.

How Stretch went from the Sanctuary to hiking the Appalachian Trail and gaining a new little dog sister

October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month and here are our tips for finding your perfect pooch.

Baxter the cat and Larry, a big black dog, recently passed away, but not before filling their homes with joy and love.

Four puppies from a shelter in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, survived parvovirus and are living in loving homes, thanks to outstanding medical care and a rock star foster volunteer.

When Gary's people brought home a tiny, sick foster kitten the senior dog fell in love, and he hasn't let Roger out of his sight since.

Come celebrate Hug Your Hound Day with us and some hounds who are looking for homes.

Grant supports Gateway Pet Guardians' foster program, which helps recast "scary" dogs as real-life unicorns deserving of loving homes.

Miss Rogers had a long list of medical problems when she first came to Best Friends, but now she has a wonderful home with a vet tech.

Catching up with families who adopted cats and dogs last year during the coronavirus pandemic

Singer adopts a larger-than-life 11-year-old Chihuahua mix and names her Stevie Nicks to pay homage to another equally strong, beautiful spirit.

Honey Bee was found alone in an empty apartment with a broken leg, but nothing could stop her from finding joy in the moment and loving everyone she met.

Neville was leash reactive and had separation anxiety until Best Friends and Paws for Life K9 Rescue came together to help him.

A week after fostering a dog named Giddy, Alix Walburn knew adopting her was inevitable.

From baking treats to taking a training class together, there are so many ways to show that you love the dog in your life.