Florida Stories

For Brenda and Marty Winnick, volunteering at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary means making a difference and having a place to belong — and, of course, having fun.

Lisa Zarek supports new volunteers, coaches foster caregivers, and connects with shelters, all without leaving home.

Get ready to smile (and maybe have a few tissues handy) because these stories are sure to get tails wagging and purrs rumbling.

Orphaned and injured at one week old, little Llama lived thanks to many people’s help. Now he’s bounding and pouncing through life.

Good news for dogs and cats across the country.

Here are just a few of the more than 370 cats and dogs Best Friends has moved out of Florida since Hurricane Ian hit.

Bringing complete strangers together to form one incredible, lifesaving team.

Teams work nonstop to assist dogs and cats in Florida shelters

These five stories from shelters and rescue organizations across the country are surefire pick-me-ups.

Best Friends teams are building foster programs remotely for shelters all across the country

Pasco County Animal Services in Florida welcomes volunteers to help with everything from driving animal control officers to making TikTok videos.

Shelter collaborative program may be the last piece of the no-kill puzzle.

Here are five stories about amazing acts of kindness to lift your spirits and remind you that love always wins.

The kittens are coming, so get ready now for 2022 kitten season.