Atlanta Stories

Best Friends in Atlanta volunteer Jamie Serratelli loves working with shelter dogs and discovering the hidden and incredible gems they truly are.

Underdog, a sweet pooch with some health challenges, including heartworm, is adopted by the perfect family, who are showering her with love.

It's puppy love at first sight when a woman meets a wiggly pup at a Best Friends mobile adoption van in an Atlanta Kroger grocery store parking lot.

Diva cat, who has some "cattitude" and only wants attention and petting when she decides she wants it, finds her perfect home in New York City.

Photos celebrate rescue and shelter dog and cat "gotcha days," when each was adopted into a forever family of their own.

Pit bull is adopted as a dog copilot by an over-the-road truck driver who drives a semi. Bella, who loves car rides, has found the perfect job.

Her senior dog who passed away inspires a woman to adopt another dog, who needs some training with leash skills and help with manners.

Watch a video of kittens that will surely spark a feeling of joy for you. Adoptable kittens have a new room at Best Friends in Atlanta.

Two shy and introverted senior cats get a reprieve from the shelter when they are fosterer, and, upon returning, are soon adopted into perfect family.

Shy dog gains confidence, becoming more playful and affectionate, due to the love of his foster family. Read about his transformation.

Woman meets her soulmate dog at the Best Friends Lifesaving Center in Atlanta. Read about how life is looking up for these two kindred spirits.

Volunteer starts a running club for shelter dogs at Best Friends in Atlanta. The dogs wear ‘adopt me' vests on runs and release their pent-up energy.

What are 10 reasons to foster a pet? Read on to find out. Cute photos illustrate each point.

An FIV-positive cat from Best Friends is adopted and is now living the high life, literally, on the 19th floor of a high rise in Atlanta.

Volunteer photographer takes pictures of adoptable dogs and cats and fosters cats and kittens at Best Friends in Atlanta. Read her interview.