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When Best Friends and coalition partners came together to support a shelter in Northwest Arkansas the results were nothing short of outstanding

Fresh start helps an eight-year-old dog with a high prey drive get adopted.

Sophie had painful toes from declaw surgery and didn't use her litter box, but today she's feeling good in her new home.

The 2025 Action Team, numbering 29,000 (and counting) volunteers from all over the country, is playing a key role in Best Friends' push toward no-kill 2025.

Enduring tales of a Yorkshire veterinarian in the mid-20th century republished to accompany new television series

Sky may have a chronic skin infection, but it has nothing to do with how loved (and lovable) she truly is.

For Mother's Day, we're looking back at six amazing animal moms from the past year.

The Sanctuary recently hosted an event to help both horses and humans step up their training.

A group of kindergarteners launch a letter writing campaign to convince their teacher's roommate to adopt a three-legged kitten.

Best Friends volunteers and staff help nearly 100 kittens from Texas shelters find loving foster homes in Utah.

Tales of real-life blessings from special dogs

How a sweet, introverted cat who found a home learned that people aren't so scary after all.

In honor of Adopt a Shelter Pet Day here are seven stories about pets who have gone from shelters to loving homes.

Pancho was found huddled, cold and scared during a historic Texas winter storm, but through community-focused sheltering he found a wonderful new home.

The photos alone score a 100/10 on the adorable scale, but this kitten and baby friendship is off the charts.