Stories

Confused about what no-kill is? There are many inaccuracies surrounding no-kill policies and practices. This post sets the record straight.

Chihuahua puppy who is blind is adopted by two eye doctors. He has the perfect home now and has found happiness.

Rescued goat saved from feedlot shows his gregarious, outgoing and friendly personality and finds love at the Sanctuary.

Cat was a stray in a stressful environment, so she was understandably frightened and distrustful, but she's made great progress.

Shy dog Louise learns to love life on a leash.

As the United States becomes more and more pet-friendly, shifts in public values lead to the social change needed to Save Them All.

Labrador mix, who was picked up as a stray, finds perfect forever family. She'd been overlooked previously because of her shyness.

Skadi the shy kitty learns about friendship and love at the Sanctuary. She slowly begins to accept attention, kindness and petting.

Best Friends Valentine's Day pet adoption promotion helps families find their perfect dog or cat to adopt.

There are misconceptions about the feline immunodeficiency virus in cats. It is not a death sentence, and cats with FIV can live long, healthy lives.

Chihuahua with nerve damage in her back legs, who uses a wheelchair and wears a diaper because of her medical challenges, is adopted.

Spreading the word about Best Friends and the no-kill movement to those outside of the animal welfare community helps save the lives of shelter pets.

Volunteer pet dental experts put Sanctuary animals, including a dog with mouth ulcers, on the path to lifelong dental health.

With heavy hearts we say goodbye to Bela the dog, who had to be humanely euthanized following unexpected diagnosis of a fast-growing cancer.

Pit bull blossoms after being rescued from a fighting ring. She has been adopted and gets along with other dogs and cats.