Emergency Response Stories

Shy and neglected cats from a hoarding situation receive love and care, and learn life lessons about how people can be caring.

The city of Detroit declares bankruptcy and the animals are suffering. Blue Buffalo food donation helps the homeless pets of the city.

See a list of strategies you can implement to help and save homeless cats and kittens in need.

Expert advice on how you can make this year better for homeless dogs and puppies, including by fostering, adopting and advocacy work.

Shepherd and whippet or greyhound mix who was rescued from a hoarding situation makes great progress at Best Friends.

After Hurricane Katrina, Best Friends took in 145 dogs. This article is a spotlight on a few of the dogs who remain at the Sanctuary.

Cat whisperer Gail Takahata volunteers with cats all over the world: with animal groups in San Diego, at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, and in Japan.

Tortoiseshell cat rescued from animal shelter in Beirut animal shelter damaged during war between Lebanon and Israel is learning to accept people.

Alfie the cat came from a hoarding situation and doesn't much like people. He is a cat's cat: intuitive, sensitive and altruistic towards other cats.

Best Friends Emergency Response team and generous donors provide critical help to animals in need after Superstorm Sandy hits the East Coast.

Newest Parrot Garden arrival's natural charisma draws admirers. The Moluccan cockatoo is affectionate, too.

Best Friends Animal Society and volunteers deliver supplies to the animal victims of Superstorm Sandy.

Generous donors provide much-needed supplies and food for animals affected by Hurricane Sandy. Best Friends is also providing grants to rescue groups.

After Hurricane Sandy, Best Friends awards grants to rescues and shelters, including Road Runner Rescue and Little Guild of St. Francis.

Bunnies rescued from a hoarding situation have neurological problems that make it difficult for them to get around. A rabbit wheelchair improves their mobility.