Best Friends Magazine Stories

Lannister loves making friends, but his nervous energy can be a lot for other dogs — until he met Jules.

Even though he can’t follow along with his ears, Frankie loves it when people read to him.

Acadia didn’t want anything to do with people when he first came to Best Friends, but special attention from a caregiver changed that.

Byron was born in the wild, and today he’s learning the ropes to become a solid riding partner.

From a dog who has become an adventure buddy, to a cat who scored a feline BFF and a sweet new catio, these stories are cause for celebration.

People who show kindness to cats and dogs (and geese and octopuses, too) are all around us. These stories are proof.

A poignant poem for the times, as told by a playful pup at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.

After losing her home, an incontinent kitten joins a team of doting feline caregivers in Cat World.

Need a mood boost? These cat and dog stories should do the trick.

A once-homeless dog who now travels the world. A cake-loving cat, and a pup who is helping his family heal. These stories will make you smile.

Excerpt from 'A Tail of Grace: A Year in Search of Home After the Death of My Soul-Dog.'

When rising water levels at Lake Powell marooned a mare and her filly, it took teamwork and ingenuity to get them to safety.

A debonair dog, a canine cardigan, and an adoption to cure doggy depression: These adoption stories will make you smile.

The day after officer Sean Bus received a microchip scanner, he put it straight to use.

The first National Action Week for Animals was a huge success.