California Stories

Nova made a stellar transformation thanks to her caregivers and a family who believed in her.

Magnus’ foster caregivers showed this senior dog just how wonderful life can be.

After working with trainers to channel her energy and intelligence, Kimchi met the family she was destined to join.

Ain’t no mountain high enough to keep a once-stray dog from getting to a new home, thanks to a dedicated foster caregiver.

Angelenos are a largely untapped reservoir of support for shelter pets.

A Lab mix named Cheesecake had a disease that threatened her eyesight, but a Rachael Ray Save Them All Grant helped her to see again.

After bouncing from place to place for a decade, Dakota finally has the stability and unconditional love she deserves.

Meeko is all grown up and still a celebrity — in his own home.

From the power of photos to the magic of a good haircut, these animal lovers are making a difference for pets in need.

Upcoming film 'Arthur the King' is inspiration to adopt a pet.

What’s love got to do with it? How a dog named Tina Turner and her puppies were a case of foster love at first sight for an 11-year-old girl.

Spots came to Best Friends with an aggressive form of cancer and captured the heart of his foster person.

From a neurological condition and seizures to a penchant for pebbles, Rainbow has a lot going on — but her main concern is having fun with friends.

Gilda, a dog with a heart of gold, finds her spot on the couch with her new family.

How a precocious pair of cats went from homeless to living the good life in their unconventional new digs