Dog Stories

Ruthie went from a scared, injured puppy in a shelter to bringing joy to combat veterans who defuse bombs for a living.

Photo essay explores dogs taking a dip in waters rumored to hide ancient riches and how they end up discovering something even better.

Get the canine-approved recipe that makes the dogs bark for joy, especially on hot days.

With time, patience, and TLC, Jax went from a fearful dog who needed a home to a happy pup who’s blossoming with his new person.

McKamey Animal Center in Tennessee sets an example for lifesaving with its canine-centric programs.

When Michaela met a snuggle enthusiast named Bear, she looked beyond his size, saw his sweetness, and adopted him.

Life seemed overwhelming for Taz when he arrived at Best Friends, but now he’s learning how to confidently navigate the world with his new family.

Two souls in search of a better life reach new heights together.

Eleanor once lived in a home with too many dogs. Now, she’s living large and making her adopters laugh in the process.

Allison Botwinick wanted to adopt the family’s foster dog Aragon, but first she’d have to get her mom on board. So she got creative.

The eligible singles at Best Friends in Los Angeles don’t care if you drive a fancy car or how snazzy your clothes are. But if you don’t love dogs, it’s a deal-breaker.

Dolly Jean was too thin and had a belly full of worms when she came to Best Friends, but now she’s thriving.

Faces of no-kill: Sweet Baby James could hardly even crawl when he first came to the Sanctuary, but today he’s stronger and in a home of his own.

Kiba was standoffish around people, but around other dogs she proved she’s a social butterfly ready to put her best side on display.

Older dogs can be overlooked in shelters, but 10-year-old Zoey was exactly what her new family had been looking for.