Pet Adoption Stories

Adopters experience a master class in boundaries and communication, taught by a dog.

Smokey’s a notorious fence hopper who’s not really into snuggles, but it was love at first sight for a new family that adores him just as he is.

It involves not only passing humane laws, but thwarting the industry’s ever-expanding sales tactics.

What does a shy, middle-aged, jet-black female cat in Los Angeles have in common with a Tahitian pearl? More than you might think.

After meeting Homer at an art museum, the Thomases couldn’t stop thinking about him, so they made him the newest canine member of their family.

Time was already running out for Hank when he arrived at the shelter, but the team that helped save his life was closer than anyone could have imagined.

Best Friends-sponsored National Adoption Weekend results in thousands of adoptions.

Lil came to Best Friends with a bad skin condition, but with help from the medical team and a wonderful foster family, she’s now living her best life in Los Angeles.

Larry’s special medical needs meant it took a while for him to get adopted, but he became the perfect first cat for Tara.

Phoenix went from wanting nothing to do with people (when he first came to Best Friends) to finding a home where all he has to do is be himself.

These pets recently adopted from Best Friends are living (and loving) large

Tebow was incredibly sick when he first came to Best Friends, but now he’s in a home and healthy enough to outsmart the dog.

This year we’re celebrating National Kitten Day with these stories of snuggly little survivors.

A special foster event helped a dog named Fergus get heartworm treatment and a home.

Even when Chayce Lowham learned that the cat he wanted to adopt had ringworm, he didn’t let anything stand in the way of bringing her home.