Best Friends Magazine Stories

A kitten queen, a bilingual pup, and a cat with a very special spatula have all gone home to new, loving families.

A new documentary explores relationships between men and cats, and the results are “purrfect.”

Curly Sue was having trouble standing up after she lay down, but with a volunteer to help her gain strength, she’s back on her feet.

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

Petunia’s back legs don’t move well, but her days are so full of cozy cuddles and piggy piles that she doesn’t even notice.

Best Friends participates in clinical trials of potentially lifesaving antiviral treatments for cats.

When a fire threatened a dense southern California neighborhood, Bud the wonder dog awakened his people who called 911.

A volunteer met Woodrow at Best Friends six years ago, never forgot him and now he’s living his golden years at home with her.

Cockatoo lived in distress for a long time, but now he’s all about dancing and shouting his name with joy

Meet a puppy who can’t believe she got adopted, a cat who snuggles her sloth toy and more pets with new families.

Pepper is the picture of resiliency after a traumatic past

Shelter embraces a new foster program, adoption events and sending 75 dogs (and counting) to new homes.

Meet a puppy who can’t believe she got adopted, a cat who snuggles her sloth toy and more pets with new families.

Need a positivity pick-me-up? Look no further because these positively uplifting animal stories will surely brighten your day.

Good news for dogs and cats across the country.