Dog Stories

With heavy hearts we say goodbye to Bela the dog, who had to be humanely euthanized following unexpected diagnosis of a fast-growing cancer.

Dog rescued from fighting bust learns to trust at the Sanctuary, and finds loving home.

Most animals who die in America's shelters are killed, not euthanized. The difference matters.

Terrier dog, who had been hit by a car, had surgery, and then was adopted, pays it forward by saving his adoptive dad after his fall and concussion.

Pit bull is adopted by a family with a boy who has Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism. The boy and the dog have formed a very strong connection.

With the 10-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, National Conference, Strut Your Mutt, and many positive trends, 2015 looks to be a great year for pets.

As 2014 and Best Friends' 30 year anniversary draws to a close, Bela's arrival is just the latest among many year-end highlights in our effort to Save Them All.

Touching dog adoption story of a senior cocker spaniel who found the perfect home thanks to Rocky Mountain Cocker Rescue and Best Friends.

We are thrilled to announce that Bela has been released to Best Friends Animal Society and we are currently arranging his transport to our sanctuary in Kanab, Utah.

Best Friends holiday pet adoption promotion helps deserving animals find forever homes. Read story of pit bull from PAWS Shelter and Humane Society.

Show support to save Bela the dog after his person passed away by sharing the #SaveBela hashtag on social media to request he come to Best Friends.

On Black Friday, the holiday pet adoption promotion began at Best Friends in Los Angeles. The first 100 adopters enjoyed a $10 adoption fee.

Best Friends pet adoption centers in Salt Lake City and Los Angeles are hosting Black Friday reduced-fee pet adoption promotions.

Chihuahua who is 16 years old is a ‘super senior,' but she doesn't look it. She is enjoying being in a home and spending time as a lapdog.

Davis County Animal Care and Control in Utah commits to no-kill, joining Salt Lake County Animal Services and West Valley City Animal Services.