Pet Adoption Stories

Elle no longer has a front leg, but that doesn’t stop her from living life to the fullest.

Katt won the hearts of everyone he met, including an adopter who had no plans to adopt a cat the day she met him.

There is nothing Maryanne Pagonis wouldn’t do for her beloved dog Rosie — nor for Best Friends for bringing the two of them together.

After being adopted, Ethel and Skylar are living in a pigeon paradise and getting comfortable snuggling up to their new people.

Here are 20 stories celebrating pets who love their people unconditionally and bring comfort and joy.

Tinker Toy came to Best Friends with chronic fractures in both front legs, but today she’s all play and love.

Minnie left the Sanctuary for a life full of adventure with her new family.

Porcini looked and felt terrible, but with veterinary care and diligent TLC from a foster volunteer, he’s now living his best life.

Honey was shy and shut down when she came to the Sanctuary, but in her new home with a new dog friend she’s learning it’s OK to relax and be herself.

Leonsio couldn’t see at all and was skinny and matted when he was found outdoors, but he still sought love and gave it in return.

Karigan was barely alive and couldn’t move after likely being hit by a car, but after lifesaving care and surgery, she’s thriving in her new home.

After hip replacement surgery and TLC from foster caregivers, a puppy stands on her own four feet again.

A country music reunion, a cheesy twosome, and a real Cinderella story are just some of the happy tales about pets recently adopted from Best Friends.

It took some extra time to find Yogi and Tank a home that stuck, but now they have a family who understands and loves them as they are.