Emergency Response Stories

Traumatized Chihuahua and toy fox terrier mix from a hoarding situation where a fire broke out slowly learns to trust again.

Beloved Hurricane Katrina survivor dog is a senior now whose wise, soulful demeanor has won him many friends and fans.

Katrina canine survivor relaxes into a happy life in the years since the hurricane.

A Russian Blue cat is a Hurricane Katrina survivor who has had a difficult history, but he is now enjoying life and loving people at the Sanctuary.

Strong relationships help Hurricane Katrina canine survivor, a Chow Chow dog named Hummer, overcome fear of handling.

Ten years after the storm, Hurricane Katrina survivors Houdini and Jersey find comfort in a new friendship.

Woman became sick and was facing foreclosure. The 180 cats on her New Jersey farm were in a dire situation. Volunteers come to the rescue.

Pit bull terrier mix dog with an endearing underbite, who was rescued during Superstorm Sandy, is adopted.

After a decade of love and patience, once shy cat rescued from a hoarding situation in Nevada now sees friends everywhere he turns.

This article reviews the major accomplishments Best Friends made on behalf of homeless animals over the past year.

Fort Collins (Colorado) Cat Rescue and Spay/Neuter Clinic, with funding from Best Friends Animal Society, helps stray cats in rural Wyoming.

Azalea City Cat Coalition, with the help of Best Friends and The Haven, helps cats from a hoarding situation in an Alabama apartment complex.

Dogs are rescued from a hoarding case. The shy dogs receive extra care, attention and help, including socialization and shy dog classes.

Caregivers use a secret weapon -- tasty baby food! -- to help socialize two shy cats who were rescued from a hoarding situation.

Regional Center for Animal Control and Protection, Barn Cat Buddies, and Best Friends Animal Society collaborate to help cats from hoarding situation.