Stories

Enjoy photos of Captain Cowpants, a rescued pit bull therapy dog, who helped change discriminatory laws that were unfair to dogs of certain breeds.

He was a friend and healer to many, and an ambassador for pit bulls everywhere.

Dog has X-rays and echocardiogram to determine cause of her loud heart murmur: pulmonic stenosis. Veterinary cardiology specialist performs surgery.

Three red-eyed albino rabbits are adopted by one family who fell for their sweet and gentle personalities.

Two senior dogs receive treatment for flea dermatitis: diet changes and a strict regimen of antibiotics, ear flushes, fish oils and medicated baths.

Valentine's Day dog adoption event in Chinatown helps dogs from Best Friends Lifesaving Center in New York City and partner organizations find homes.

Dallas Animal Services launches campaign called Saving 90 to achieve no-kill, which corresponds to saving at least 90 percent of shelter animals.

Shy dog gains confidence, becoming more playful and affectionate, due to the love of his foster family. Read about his transformation.

Valentine's Day photos of dogs, horses, birds, cats and guinea pigs celebrating love.

Read a sweet, heartwarming story about two rescue horses adopted into one home and a third adopted into another.

Cat declawing can cause problems for cats, such as joint stiffness, behavioral challenges, loss of ability to climb and balance. It is cruel.

Francis Battista recounts the history of Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, starting as animal control for Kanab, to become a no-kill laboratory.

Dog and cat foster home volunteers help save pets at the Harris County Animal Shelter in Houston, Texas.

American Bar Association fights urges Department of Defense to ‘enact … breed-neutral pet policies" for military housing with Resolution 112.

Read 19 fun facts about potbellied pigs (for example, they are very affectionate) to celebrate the Year of the Pig.