Stories

Lewis's woodpecker fledglings, left on the doorstep of the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, come to Best Friends for help.

Big Apple event raises awareness and funds for homeless pets.

Alfie the dog who survived parvo and distemper as a puppy has made amazing progress in his adoptive home. Read an update.

Cats don’t belong in shelters. Many shelters, rescue groups and the California Sheltering Report Whitepaper agree.

Special orange tabby at the Sanctuary enjoys long strolls.

Charitable children make a difference for homeless pets.

Brown County, Indiana, sets standards for how to save the animals with effective and aggressive programming.

Breed rescue organizations make the most of fundraising.

No More Homeless Pets Network partner takes advantage of a Best Friends Animal Behavior workshop, led by dog behavior consultant Sherry Woodard.

Best Friends cares for and rehabilitates two Brazilian free-tailed bats and a pallid bat. Read about the animals' progress toward recovery.

Diabetic cat is adopted and becomes a therapy cat with Pets on Wheels of Maryland. The orange tabby visits residents at an assisted living facility.

After attending the How to Start and Run an Animal Sanctuary workshop, Janice Sledge starts a pet food pantry to help animals in need.

Abandoned hound dog found in Zion Canyon comes to Best Friends. She is receiving lots of attention and enrichment, including nose work and agility.

Eight-year-old twins sell toys to raise money for Best Friends.

Baltimore Community Cats Project is a trap/neuter/return (TNR) program from Best Friends Animal Society for feral and stray cats.