Houston Stories

As Gracie Lou fills her new Lopez family home with love and laughter, she’s also formed a special connection with their son Michael, who has autism.

Bruce’s size, excessive energy and lack of manners were three strikes against him until he met a patient foster person who helped him find his match in the Lone Star State.

Now that Bob and Penny Burleson have retired from demanding careers, they can finally focus on a cause dear to their hearts ― helping save Houston’s homeless pets.

Pit bull terrier lost her home and landed in a shelter, but now life is better than ever.

This holiday season, take a moment to appreciate the many ways that pets make a difference in our lives.

A once-fearful dog slowly learns to trust, with the help of a very kind and understanding adopter.

The Masons see fostering dogs as a family affair, but fifth grader Kai is at the center of helping big dogs and puppies thrive.

Two friends in Houston stepped up to foster a German shepherd and her 14 puppies in a one-bedroom apartment, making it possible to save their lives.

Catching up with families who adopted cats and dogs last year during the coronavirus pandemic

John Tindall shares his story about the unexpected joys and lessons learned from being a first-time kitten foster dad.

Rescued during Houston's winter ice storms, Monroe has gone from a life on the streets to a life on four wheels.

Best Friends volunteers and staff help nearly 100 kittens from Texas shelters find loving foster homes in Utah.

Pancho was found huddled, cold and scared during a historic Texas winter storm, but through community-focused sheltering he found a wonderful new home.

From scoring a couch buddy to knowing you've played a huge role in helping them get healthy, fostering dogs with heartworm can be an incredibly rewarding experience.

Best Friends and partners help both people and their pets during unprecedented frigid temperatures in the Lone Star State.