Pet Adoption Stories

When a fire threatened a dense southern California neighborhood, Bud the wonder dog awakened his people who called 911.

Hollywood was stressed out and struggling when he lost his home, but a team of people at Best Friends helped him find joy again, as well as an adopter.

Despite his mom needing emergency surgery when he was just days old, Mac is a healthy puppy and a young boy’s best friend.

A volunteer met Woodrow at Best Friends six years ago, never forgot him and now he’s living his golden years at home with her.

Hulk is big and exuberant enough to easily knock people over, but now his days are filled with exercise, playtime and naps in his new home.

Meet a puppy who can’t believe she got adopted, a cat who snuggles her sloth toy and more pets with new families.

Pepper is the picture of resiliency after a traumatic past

Merlot was homeless and needed emergency surgery, but now she’s helping her new person cope with anxiety and PTSD.

With a difficult first two months behind her, Valentina shakes off adversity for a bright future and a home of her own.

Meet a puppy who can’t believe she got adopted, a cat who snuggles her sloth toy and more pets with new families.

Benedict’s hind legs are paralyzed due to spina bifida, but that doesn’t stop him from loving life in his new home.

Jake was on a shelter’s euthanasia list before coming to Best Friends, but in his new home, he’ll make a difference for people — with play therapy.

Nothing (and certainly not cerebellar hypoplasia) stops Harlie Q. and fellow kitten Nicholas from living their best lives in their new home.

His nickname is “CrossFit Tony” because he’s super fit, but he’s also sweet, loving and finally in a home of his own after months of false starts.

Third Best Friends-sponsored National Adoption Weekend results in homes for more than 11,000 dogs and cats.