California Stories

Get 2023 off to an uplifting and inspiring start with these stories about people doing amazing things for animals.

Mia and Harmony share a unique and similar history, and today they’re thriving in their new home.

Captain was returned from every home he had and diagnosed with two heart conditions and cancer. But thanks to inspiration from Best Friends co-founder Faith Maloney, he’s now home for good.

When a fire threatened a dense southern California neighborhood, Bud the wonder dog awakened his people who called 911.

Hollywood was stressed out and struggling when he lost his home, but a team of people at Best Friends helped him find joy again, as well as an adopter.

Hulk is big and exuberant enough to easily knock people over, but now his days are filled with exercise, playtime and naps in his new home.

City takes on the goal to save more animals

Need a positivity pick-me-up? Look no further because these positively uplifting animal stories will surely brighten your day.

Nothing (and certainly not cerebellar hypoplasia) stops Harlie Q. and fellow kitten Nicholas from living their best lives in their new home.

Good news for dogs and cats across the country.

Volunteer Heather Mahood, who helps the tiniest kittens and wisest senior felines, also has a soft spot for cats with ringworm.

What does a shy, middle-aged, jet-black female cat in Los Angeles have in common with a Tahitian pearl? More than you might think.

Cat’s fear of dogs prompts Los Angeles family to get creative in order to continue fostering pets.

Best Friends-sponsored National Adoption Weekend results in thousands of adoptions.

Volunteers Ginny and Kenny Popovich have been hitting the trails with dogs from Best Friends in Los Angeles for more than seven years.