Stories

Kitten survives distemper. She has cerebellar hypoplasia, a neurological condition that makes walking difficult, but is a happy, playful cat now.

Wild pelican bird receives emergency help at the Sanctuary after becoming entangled in fishing wire along the Colorado River.

Antisocial, reclusive, seemingly unfriendly shelter cat starts to come out of her shell once she gets a job to do.

A new ‘job' -- playing treibball -- brings out the best in a special dog, keeping his mind and body active.

Dog with severe allergies, and really itchy skin, gets treatment - allergy meds, medicated baths and immunotherapy shots - and is feeling better.

Best Friends and Urban Outfitters help kittens and cats find homes during special one-day adoption event at eight stores in and around New York City.

Beverly Hills pet stores will no longer be allowed to sell dogs, cats or rabbits from mills. Pets must come from shelters or rescue groups.

Victory in Beverly Hills, where Best Friends' work against puppy mills first began, after recent passage of retail pet sales ordinance.

As part of our commemoration of the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, a DNA panel is being run on rescued dog Teddy. Guess his genetics and win.

Disappointment proves to be an understatement after a 'Today' show segment endorses a puppy renting and selling business, instead of pet adoption.

Best Friends exposes the myths behind one of the pet industry's most dangerous fads -- the teacup puppy for sale.

Orphaned baby American kestrels (raptors) will gain strength at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary before they will be released back into the wild.

New Best Friends dog and cat adoption facility in New York City will officially open in 2016 in the heart of Manhattan in SoHo.

Best Friends helps a Davis County Animal Care and Control, Utah animal shelter, save more dogs and cats than ever before.

Lab mix was found living in a storm drain with her puppies. This shy dog came to Best Friends where people loved her and she learned to trust them.