Texas Stories

A young German shepherd with overwhelming energy fits right into her new family.

From teaching cats to “talk,” to creating videos that inspire others to get involved, these volunteers prove there are many ways to support pets in shelters.

Best Friends teams up with shelters from coast to coast to collect supplies and recruit foster volunteers just in time for kitten season.

Two events in the Rio Grande Valley helped dogs and cats go from homeless to home.

A big, black senior dog named Patch needed heartworm treatment and a new home, and eventually he got both

When a family looking for a young dog up for adventure and fun reached out to Best Friends, the team helped Quincy make a great first impression.

DAS fights to serve its community, maintain a slipping save rate and keep staff healthy.

As Gracie Lou fills her new Lopez family home with love and laughter, she’s also formed a special connection with their son Michael, who has autism.

Bruce’s size, excessive energy and lack of manners were three strikes against him until he met a patient foster person who helped him find his match in the Lone Star State.

Now that Bob and Penny Burleson have retired from demanding careers, they can finally focus on a cause dear to their hearts ― helping save Houston’s homeless pets.

Looking back on an incredible year of driving positive change for cats, dogs and the people who love them