Pet Adoption Stories

Ruthie went from a scared, injured puppy in a shelter to bringing joy to combat veterans who defuse bombs for a living.

A chance meeting with a Best Friends staff member caused an Iowa organization to change the way it viewed adoptions and save more animals.

Shelter collaboration, community support, and TLC help Turtle the kitten survive and thrive.

A record 284 animals were adopted from the Best Friends Lifesaving Center in New York City in one month.

With time, patience, and TLC, Jax went from a fearful dog who needed a home to a happy pup who’s blossoming with his new person.

Reds was feeling blue due to an ear infection when he came to Best Friends, but now he’s basking in love in his new home.

From a dog who has become an adventure buddy, to a cat who scored a feline BFF and a sweet new catio, these stories are cause for celebration.

June the cat went from being found alone dragging her back legs to a shelter and then to nightly snuggles in her new home.

A once-homeless dog who now travels the world. A cake-loving cat, and a pup who is helping his family heal. These stories will make you smile.

Fun, informative and adorable, the world’s largest cat-centric event also connects cats with adopters.

When Michaela met a snuggle enthusiast named Bear, she looked beyond his size, saw his sweetness, and adopted him.

Pancake needs special care due to her incontinence, but Dakota doesn't mind. In fact, it's the reason she decided to adopt her.

Best Friends’ new Faces of No-Kill series highlights pets who ended up in shelters and are alive and thriving today thanks to shelters embracing no-kill.

Life seemed overwhelming for Taz when he arrived at Best Friends, but now he’s learning how to confidently navigate the world with his new family.

Aubrey Tsosie gave Elton the time of his life, and he changed hers in the process.