Dog Stories

Bear spend much of his life in and out of shelters, but he fit right into his new life with Brandon and a dog brother who looks just like him.

When Ann Perkins came to the Best Friends she was so scared she hid from everyone, but through hand-target training she learned the world isn't so scary after all.

From its beginnings in a garage, this rescue organization grew to save thousands of pets and became one of the largest foster-based groups in the state.

When pregnant Laverne arrived at Best Friends, she was really waddling, but within hours there were 11 squirmy new arrivals at Dogtown.

When the COVID-19 pandemic began, Amber and Vince Krzys made it their mission to foster Raven and dogs like her who come to the shelter with unknown histories.

Kimberly Lawson her daughter, Julia, a teen with autism, have logged more than 275 hours of volunteer time at Best Friends.

Poodles from a hoarding case come to Best Friends in Atlanta for love, much-needed medical care and new homes.

From capturing them snoozing to taking them out on the town, showing the world how awesome your foster pets are isn't just fun - it might just them adopted.

A dog named Long John Silver may have an immobilized hind leg, but that hasn't slowed him down one bit.

Learn all about Mustard and her journey from living on the streets to life in a home and as a foster dog as told by the dog herself.

Eliza was always a shy dog, but she's blossoming in her new home.

Severe spondylosis landed Hazel in a shelter, but now she's living her best life with her new dad.

See why a Los Angeles couple fell for a shiba inu mix who waited six years for a home.

How one special dog stole the hearts of his superstar foster family

1,719 pets from more than 250 Best Friends Network partner organizations found homes during the Find Love Online adoption event