Stories

Special pit bull "valentine" is adopted during The One adoption campaign, a nationwide Best Friends adoption promotion.

Lake City Humane Society in Columbia County, Florida, used to be a high-kill shelter but has made drastic improvements to its save rate in a short period of time.

Best Friends mobilizes local volunteers to help shelters save more pets. Tucson's municipal shelter, PACC, was one place to try this strategy.

A notoriously cantankerous and ornery (just downright cranky!) cat is adopted into the perfect home in Salt Lake City, Utah.

What Bristol the cat needed wasn't surgery for a fractured pelvis, but a little rest and relaxation.

Pica, an eating disorder that causes dogs to eat non-food items like dirt, stones, blankets, towels and toys, can't stop one dog from playing anymore.

Animal advocates must work together, learn from others' success and be open to new ideas to achieve no-kill.

During 'The One' Valentine's Day pet adoption promotion, dogs and cats can be adopted for $14 from Best Friends and our Network partners.

Basic obedience training lays the groundwork for fun, games and (eventually) a home for Yorkie.

Reflections from the Best Friends Pet Adoption Center in Salt Lake City

Seizures and circling, symptoms of his brain issue, don't stop Julius the dog from enjoying life.

Zinc the cat is the perfect big brother and role model for homeless kittens, including special-needs youngsters. He helps socialize them.

Read about our favorite dog and cat adoptions from the NKLA Pet Adoption Center, including a German shepherd mix from Iran and a scaredy cat.

Best Friends' corporate partnerships with brands like Nature's Variety help save the lives of homeless pets. Learn more.

Shared love for stray cats leads to a lifesaving friendship in Baltimore.