Stories

Overweight, depressed and blind when she arrived, one pot belly pig gets the care and nourishing diet she needs to live a happy, healthy life.

More than 700 pets were adopted at Best Friends animal adoption events in New York and Utah. Additional pet adoptions are coming up this summer!

The 2016 summer break is finally here. Now the fun starts and here are the animal photos to prove it.

Best Friends employees come to the Sanctuary, the heart of the organization, to renew their commitment to Save Them All.

Photo essay consisting of pictures of various adorable animals and beautiful flowers.

Do dogs get allergies? You bet, just like people. Read about one rescued dog who got help for her allergies at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.

Migrating gull is rescued and receiving help at the Sanctuary and will soon be released back into the wild.

Cat hit by car sustains serious injuries, including a broken pelvis, but her story does not end there. Read about her happily-ever-after.

Recent Obama presidential speech addresses the need for compromise with those with whom we disagree, a lesson that applies to animal welfare advocates.

Pets stores that sell puppies are often supplied by puppy mills. Read why adoption is preferable to buying an animal from a mass breeding operation.

One pitbull mix who was likely used as a bait dog in a dogfighting ring overcomes her painful past, showing her resilience and the power of forgiveness.

Husband and wife from England fall in love with the Sanctuary while volunteering with animals and one cat in particular.

May is the official month to celebrate salads, and the pets at the Sanctuary are doing just that. See cute photos of animals eating their leafy greens.

After being rescued from a brutal dogfighting ring, one dog goes on to much happier life with her adopted family, which includes two cats.

Our message of working together to save animals resonates with the public and aids in Best Friends' Animal Welfare Nonprofit Brand of the Year win.