Stories

Hound mix dog terrified of the sound of trucks receives training to form a positive association between hearing the scary noise and staying calm.

Animal volunteer and advocate Zach Walker makes a difference for pets in need by helping Best Friends Animal Society in Los Angeles and New York.

We are making progress to educate the public about the plight of pit bulls and change stereotypes about them.

In honor of Best Friends 30th anniversary, Freekibble.com delivers.

Volunteer Bill Splitter transports shelter dogs from one location to another to save lives. He also helps socialize dogs.

Best Friends champions pets in their best years.

Back in Black dog and cat adoption event highlights black pets. Read adoption stories of pets who found forever homes.

Workshop geared toward helping horse sanctuaries and rescue organizations help horses with various behavioral challenges is held at Best Friends.

Lance the Vicktory dog (former Michael Vick dog) passes his Canine Good Citizen test and is adopted by a loving couple.

We have made progress in drive to shut down puppy mills, though movement is still a grassroots one that needs your support.

Phanty was very skittish when he was rescued off the streets, but now in living in a secure place, he has become a huge love bug.

Best Friends adoption promotion heals hearts.

As a mission-driven organization, tracking our progress with detailed metrics serves to keep us on track and make us accountable to donors.

Ten-year old raises $1,170 for Sanctuary animals.

Former racehorse had been neglected when he could no longer race. He was in bad shape and needed refeeding, but he is getting the help he needs.