New York City Stories

Dog found on the streets gets behavioral help from two trainers and is then adopted from Best Friends Lifesaving Center in New York City.

Candycane landed in a shelter at just two weeks old and almost died, but today he’s living the good life

Little kitten had a lot of challenges early in his life, but now this incredible survivor cat is living life to the fullest and believes he's a dog!

With help from Second Chance Rescue and Best Friends, a senior pit bull, who loves naps and is really mellow, is adopted.

Why do some male cats have big cheeks? Unneutered tomcats often have puffy jowls. Find out why, and see some adorable chub-cheeked cat photos.

Ruffwear pays shelter dogs' adoption fee, cost of transport to their new home, and supplies them with a Ruffwear leash, collar and other goodies.

Shy wallflower cat, who wasn't interested in socializing with people, becomes a cuddly lap cat once she is adopted into her forever home.

Man honors his pit bull who passed away by adopting another sweet pit bull who reminds him of his beloved dog.

Senior poodle, who is 10 years old, proves you're never too old to find love when he's adopted from Best Friends in New York into his forever home.

After running a Zion National Park half marathon and visiting Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, Hiromi Nobata is inspired to help save pets in New York.

Pet housing restrictions made it so one dog's foster family couldn't adopt him, but they decided to move to a new less restrictive apartment.

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.

Animal-loving celebrities Justin Theroux, Amanda Seyfried, Emmy Rossum, Sunny Hostin and others lend voice to support pets at Best Friends event.

Dog who guards her toys gets training to help her learn to trade toys for treats and is then adopted by a couple who are continuing her training.