Salt Lake City Stories

Hedwig was so scared when he arrived at Best Friends that he’d only venture out at night, but it took him only three hours to bask in the sunlight of a foster home.

Alucard had a serious upper respiratory infection but with help from Best Friends he defied the odds to thrive.

Scared dog learns to love life with a change of scenery and loving adopter.

When a vet tech saw a kitten get hit by a car, she pulled over to help and contacted Best Friends, which provided medical care to survive and a home where she could thrive.

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

When a kitten just couldn’t seem to beat his belly troubles, a veterinarian found the remedy the led him to love and happiness in a new home.

Lyla got a second chance at a happy, healthy life, thanks to radiation treatment and a family's love for senior cats.

Joseph has a new early morning wake-up call, spends more time reading and remembers to enjoy the little things thanks to Karen, his new senior cat.

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

A week after fostering a dog named Giddy, Alix Walburn knew adopting her was inevitable.

Tigger left behind his door dashing days and traded them in for long naps and relaxing time on the front porch of his new home.

When Dorien Butter's apartment caught fire, she made sure her foster cat made it to safety.

Paula Roy always has room in her home for foster kittens, including those who require critical care to thrive.

Couple steps up to foster a very shy dog and gets a whole lot of assistance from their live-in dog expert, Dandelion.

Sweet mama dog from the Navajo Nation finds a home where she's getting all the love and affection she once gave her puppies.