Atlanta Stories

In honor of National Dog Day, read these five stories about dogs who inspired and changed the lives of their adopters forever

When Ann Perkins came to the Best Friends she was so scared she hid from everyone, but through hand-target training she learned the world isn't so scary after all.

Kimberly Lawson her daughter, Julia, a teen with autism, have logged more than 275 hours of volunteer time at Best Friends.

Poodles from a hoarding case come to Best Friends in Atlanta for love, much-needed medical care and new homes.

Nisha Gross uses skills as master of ceremonies and business owner to help save Atlanta's homeless pets.

Dizzy may be 11, have diabetes, FIV and a reputation for being a bit grouchy, but to her adopters she's pretty much perfect.

Sweet cat has been the best cure for her new person's loneliness during a time of isolation.

Frank survived a fire and a hoarding situation with 90 other dogs in a house, but after two years he finally has a home of his own

Best Friends in Atlanta takes in pets from rural shelters including the Humane Society in Valdosta during the COVID-19 pandemic.

With help from her foster family, a shy dog in Atlanta is learning to let go of fear and shine.

Check out these adorable pets who got to move out of shelters and in with foster families as people quarantine at home across the country

Gertrude ruled the Best Friends Lifesaving Center in Atlanta thanks to her catitude, and today she's doing the same in her new home

Volunteer steps up to help a dog with liver cancer live the rest of her life in a home where she'd know nothing but love.

Marianna fell in love with Brandy and adopted her, but when it didn't work out, she made it her mission to ensure the next one did

Kangaroo wasn't the type of dog that members of the Zahorodny family thought they wanted, but he was everything they needed