Texas Stories

Daisy and her puppies have bright futures thanks to the power of teamwork and short-term fostering.

Judy had everyone convinced she was a scaredy cat, but everything changed when she went into a foster home.

A mindset to save lives means large animal shelters are maintaining no-kill even when the going gets tough.

From a community coming together to find a missing dog to a tree trimmer who rescues stuck felines, these kind acts will warm your heart.

Best Friends grants and dozens of organizations coming together give second chances to hundreds of dogs at Dallas Animal Services.

These Best Friends Network Partners are proving how together we can save the lives of more homeless cats and dogs.

Year-long embed program with Best Friends is over, and today the city shelter in Brownsville is saving so many more pets than ever before.

After being found as a pregnant stray in Texas, Kookie’s story comes full circle.

Young Skylar Clark and her family opened their home and hearts to dogs with parvovirus — a labor of love to support pets through their local shelter.

After losing the only caregiver he’d ever known, Buddy learned it is possible to love again.

After her dog of 16 years passed, Mackenzie found sweet, happy Nikki and turned loss into a new beginning.

From magic tricks for pups in shelters to a feline wedding surprise, these stories of kindness toward animals are sure to uplift and inspire.

Through her shelter marketing internship with Best Friends, Jazmin is helping homeless pets, raising awareness, and setting herself up for future success.

When they came to Best Friends, Rowena and Binx had more than their fair share of issues. But a new home set them on a path toward healing and friendship.

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