Stories

Humane Society of Utah's Home for the Holidays foster program helps get dogs out of the shelter for the holidays. Read story of one lucky dog.

Unsocialized cat, who seemed to be feral and was put in a working cat program, turns out to be friendly after all, and is adopted into a loving home.

Lifelong friends take a long-awaited volunteer vacation to Best Friends to volunteer with pets. Visiting the animals in Utah was all they hoped for.

Read story of one cat who had declawing surgery go wrong, leaving her with chronic pain and behavioral problems, two primary reasons not to declaw.

Cat with an attitude finds an adopter who sees past her hissing and tough exterior. Now that she's home, she is a sweet, gentle and fun-loving kitty.

‘Clubfooted' rabbit (his condition isn't exactly clubbed feet) receives pain and anti-inflammatory meds, joint supplements, and makes a new friend.

Ten years after the rescue of the fighting dogs from Vick's Bad Newz Kennels, adopters and others reflect on the Vicktory dogs' healing and progress.

Best Friends volunteer shares sweet memories of the former Mike Vick dogs rescued, including of reading to and cuddling with the Vicktory dogs.

The Vicktory dogs, rescued from Michael Vick's dogfighting ring bust, have blossomed, becoming beloved ambassadors for pit bulls and canine fighting victims.

Best Friends volunteer director shares her memories of the former Michael Vick dogs, including Ellen the Vicktory dog who greatly touched her heart.

Best Friends adoption manager shares her experience with former Michael Vick dog Lance and his training and preparation to be adopted into a home.

Best Friends animal caregiver shares her memories of the Michael Vick dogs, including the first moments of happiness for the rescued dogfighting dogs.

For Meryl, Mya and Curly, it's been a decade of hope, healing and unconditional love at the Sanctuary.

Adopter of former Michael Vick dog Oscar describes how this Vicktory dog settled into a home and being a dog, letting his guard down little by little.

How Georgia the Vicktory dog brought joy to her adopted mom