Stories

Interview with pig caregiver Rosalie Wind in which she discusses the myth of the teacup pig and what it's like to care for pigs at the Sanctuary.

The government of Australia is sanctioning the killing of feral cats via hunting, trapping and poisoning. This is a critically misguided policy.

Palm Valley Animal Center in Hidalgo County, Texas, votes to begin a trap-neuter-return (TNR) program, partnering with Best Friends Animal Society.

High school student completes service project volunteering with horses, pigs, goats and dogs at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.

Cat with pica disorder, which causes him to eat non-food items like trash bags, twine, cords and more, goes into a quiet foster home for help.

It's spring you know what that means! It's kitten season! Read 8 reasons why you should consider fostering kittens.

The benefits of being an office dog at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary are numerous. Read about all the perks for shelter dogs.

Palm Valley Animal Center's new Tails Around Town program allows people to take adoptable shelter dogs on field trips. Read about this ingenious idea.

Jean Schifferns and Steve Nussbaum volunteer at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Utah. Read about their dog walking, hiking and other experiences.

Here are the facts you need to know about heartworm in dogs, including it's preventable and treatable, testing is easy, and people can't get it.

Colorado Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) releases statement opposing no-kill movement, while advocating for socially conscious animal communities.

Read story of tiny Chihuahua who is transported from Palm Valley Animal Center in Texas to Wright-Way Rescue in Illinois, where she is adopted.

Photos celebrate rescue and shelter dog and cat "gotcha days," when each was adopted into a forever family of their own.

Candy Udell, president of the prestigious London Jewelers, established Rescue Paw Foundation and more to help homeless pets. Read about her life.

Animal-loving celebrities Justin Theroux, Amanda Seyfried, Emmy Rossum, Sunny Hostin and others lend voice to support pets at Best Friends event.