Dog Stories

Read the touching story of one Scottish terrier who has a neurological disorder called ataxia who was rescued from a Virginia puppy mill.

Why are puppy mills bad? Read story of one Chihuahua rescued from a puppy mill, emotionally traumatized and in need of extra care and patience.

This shelter dog may as well be a Labradoodle. Though he may not have fancy papers, he looks just like a designer purebred dog!

Fredonia Humane Society and Best Friends work together to save seven puppies from being abandoned beside a dumpster to fend for themselves in Arizona.

Pat and Larry Donoho gave Little Larry who was a blind, deaf and diabetic long-haired Chihuahua a wonderful hospice home.

After their caregiver U.S. Army Sgt. Peter Neesley died while stationed in Baghdad, Best Friends helps bring a pair of Iraqi dogs to the U.S.

Heartwarming dog adoption story of an abandoned pit bull terrier who finds his happily-ever-after with the perfect family and their two Labs.

Best Friends staff stepped up to help fellow employee Marilyn Theis when she became ill and then her dogs after her death.

Best Friends saves two Iraqi stray street dogs after US soldier is killed. The Lab and her puppy are now living happily with a Michigan family.

Soldier Peter Neesley befriends and cares for two stray dogs in Iraq, and after his death, his family brings the dogs home to Michigan.

Hush Puppies shoe company partners with Best Friends to raise money to build a new puppy preschool at the Sanctuary to help even more puppies in need.

Family with rescued Pomeranian dogs adopts a blind shih tzu and cairn terrier who were rescued from a Virginia puppy mill.

Read the story of Mabel, a senior beagle dog, who was rescued from a Virginia puppy mill. She is learning to love and enjoy life now.

This year’s edition of the star-studded Hollywood gala, which annually honors animal welfare groups and raises money to help homeless pets in Los Angeles, was hailed by many as the best ever.

New York adoption event held for dogs rescued from a Virginia puppy mill commercial breeding operation. Read about the dogs who were adopted.