Dog Stories

With Best Friends grant funding, Sammy's Hope, a New Jersey animal rescue, implements shelter dog training program to help get dogs ready for adoption.

The average lifespan of many purebred dog breeds is decreasing. Genetic problems in purebreds are higher than in mixed breeds.

Senior female black Lab named Celine is featured as a Pet of the Week on the Best Friends' Facebook page and then is adopted into a forever home.

Award-winning film celebrating former fighting dogs, many of them pitbulls, of Michael Vick's Bad Newz Kennels now screening and available for purchase.

Family overcomes adoption obstacles, including heartworm and negative pitbull stereotypes, with courage and help from Best Friends and our partners.

Read about our favorite dog and cat adoptions from the NKLA Pet Adoption Center, including a German shepherd mix from Iran and a scaredy cat.

Sweet, friendly and good-natured Chihuahua adopted from Best Friends in Los Angeles becomes a superstar therapy dog.

Read about our favorite dog and cat adoptions from Best Friends-New York this year, including a tuxedo tomcat and a pint-sized pit bull.

Read about our favorite dog and cat adoptions from Best Friends Pet Adoption and Spay/Neuter Center in Los Angeles this year.

Senior terrier mix with autoimmune polyarthritis (arthritis in multiple joints) finds perfect committed adopters.

Best Friends is involved in work to fight against puppy mills by educating the public about the inhumane conditions in mills and via legislative efforts.

Three-legged dog suffered accident that required his leg be amputated and then later was hit by a car. His future is now brighter.

Twenty-five percent of dogs in shelters are purebreds. Read story of two German shorthaired pointers who ended up in the shelter and were adopted.

Beagle's stunning walk at Strut Your Mutt and 'adopt me' vest catches the eye of a potential adopter and leads to a remarkable dog adoption!

Though border collie mix puppy has incontinence problem, the youngster is irresistible and lands her perfect home for the holidays.