Pet Adoption Stories

Cream Puff the dog smiling with tongue out, next to a tray of food

A deaf dog finds a love story for the books

Two hearts align when an adopter and a scruffy, deaf dog meet at just the right time.
See how he's living his best life
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Clark the cat lying on a bed and looking out of a window

Love for cats with special needs runs in the family

When Jill visited the Sanctuary, she wasn’t planning to bring home a new cat whose back legs don’t work — but then there was Clark.
See how it was meant to be
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Brutus the dog looking up and smiling

From a dog out of time, to having the time of his life

After Brutus ended up on the euthanasia list, he came to Best Friends, beat heartworm disease in a foster home, and then found love.
Read Brutus' story
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Zoey Crooks the cat sitting on the corner of a carpet

Couple goes the distance to adopt shy cat

Leslie and Keith drove from Reno to Salt Lake City to adopt a cat they can’t touch, but love all the same.
Read how she's fitting in
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Small black and white dog on a leash

Happy tails from adopted pets

These pets recently adopted from Best Friends are living (and loving) large.
Read their cheerful tales
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Willow the cat lying on a cat tree

Seeing past a kitty’s shyness

Willow was scared when he arrived at Best Friends, but one New Yorker saw the brave, bold cat he truly was.
Read about his transformation
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Alida and Gary Oldham with Cleopatra the cat, who is nose-to-nose with Gary

5 men making a difference for homeless pets

This Father’s Day, tip your hat to the men in your community who are helping pets in their own way.
Read about their efforts
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Family adopting a puppy at the National Adoption Weekend

Thousands of pets go home, thanks to Bounty

Bounty picked up adoption fees for the pets of Best Friends and our partners during National Pet Month, helping more than 5,000 find homes.
See some happy new families
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Young person lying down next to a cat and a kitten

Happy tails from adopted pets

These pets recently adopted from Best Friends are living (and loving) large.
Read these happy tales
Best Friends Magazine
Bruce the cat wearing a bow tie with his tail up in the air

Welcome to 'The Adoption Game'

You’ve heard of The Dating Game, but in this show the pets pick their lucky human.
Watch the videos
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Daisy the dog, lying next to a person whose hand is hugging her

Dog has two legs, unlimited supply of love

Daisy went from a shelter to a home with an adopter who can’t get enough of her endless smiles.
See Daisy in action
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Screen shot of animation of a child wanting to adopt a cat

Find your purrfect match

Animated short films that follow the heartwarming journey of three homeless cats who have been overlooked just in time for June, Adopt a Shelter Cat month.
Watch the videos
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Rein the dog wearing a red and black plaid bandanna

A perfect storybook ending for a mama dog in need

Foster volunteer steps up to help a mom dog with mange and heartworm, then decides that she’s already home.
Read about this foster-win
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Otis the dog with the couple who adopted him

Happy tails from adopted pets

These pets recently adopted from Best Friends are living (and loving) large.
Join in their joy
Best Friends Magazine
Leon the blind orange tabby kitten lying on a blanket

Blind kitten with the heart of a lion

Leon lost his eyes when he was a tiny kitten, but today he’s having the time of his life with his best kitten buddy in his new home.
Read about his progress
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