Pet Adoption Stories

Kitten with an injured paw finds a new best friend in Simon the dog

Credit a pit bull terrier named Herman for setting Elsa Nilsson-Canin on her lifesaving path with Best Friends.

A once fearful pup finds safety with a patient, loving family who accepts her for who she is.

Dolly Parton’s new family was prepared to make their home accessible to her, and then she showed them how much she could do.

Potato is a dog with nine lives. He was at risk in a shelter, then beat heartworm disease, then needed emergency surgery, and finally landed a family who loves him dearly.

Linda and Bill Farrell took one look at Watson’s silver-threaded muzzle and knew he was the dog for them.

Lilibet came to Best Friends overweight, and that was impacting her health. But now she’s inspiring her adopters to slim down, too.

Simon’s shyness was keeping him from getting adopted, but when he spotted the family he wanted, he made sure they weren’t leaving without him.

For Hazel, just being able to enjoy the little things in life was a big step. And now, she’s taken the biggest step of all: becoming part of a family.

Get ready to cheer for these dogs and cats recently adopted from Best Friends.

These stories about dogs, cats, and a unicorn (yes, you read that right) are sure to lift your spirits.

Meet Pepper, an athletic, larger-than-life dog, and Fernie, who is none of the above.

These dogs and cats are living the good life in their new homes.

Allen Burkhart had no idea he had an affinity for felines until he met a kitten named Eeyore.

Little Liv didn’t just tolerate weeks of daily Epsom salt baths for a skin infection, she thoroughly enjoyed them.