Stories

Dog love story of two rescued dogs who are very fond of one another who are being fostered by the Bastrop Animal Rescue community outreach director.

Poodle rescued from a dog breeding facility comes to the Sanctuary where he is getting socialized and learning how to be a happy, well-adjusted dog.

Best Friends and our supporters have helped more than 1,600 dogs and cats after Hurricane Harvey. We're committed to animals affected by this natural disaster.

Cat born with a spinal deformity left him with weakness in all four limbs. His back legs are a bit underdeveloped and his front feet a little splayed.

Cat, rescued after being abandoned in a NYC building, has wobbly cat syndrome (cerebellar hypoplasia or CH), but she is now living a good life.

Two deserving dogs are adopted into one home. Given celebrity dog names, these two are named after the Hollywood couple Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson.

Fashion designer volunteers at Best Friends in SoHo in NYC to care for cats and walk dogs. She enjoys making a meaningful difference for animals.

Tests revealed Great Dane puppy had cancer in her lower jaw. She had surgery as treatment and is now cancer-free and ready to live a happy life.

Chicago woman loves to provide homes for pets with special needs. She recently adopted an incontinent poodle mix dog who has an old spinal injury.

Calico feline adopted from Best Friends' NKLA Pet Adoption Center becomes a bookstore cat at Small World Books in Venice, California.

People have stepped up to foster pets - dogs and cats - affected by Hurricane Harvey in the Houston area. Read about how animals are being helped.

Overview of Best Friends' efforts with Hurricane Harvey animals and a detailed account of the outbreak of canine distemper in the shelter population.

Single guy decides it's time to adopt his first cat. He adopts a shy kitten, who has since made an adorable transformation and is loving his new life.

Foster failure story of a senior dog with puppy-like antics and loving disposition that ensured his foster family had no choice but to adopt him.

NYC fundraising walk Strut Your Mutt featured adoptable pets from Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico hurricanes. Joey's Elder Paws Rescue was top fundraiser.