Stories

Neko Case spreads the message about homeless animals and Best Friends Animal Society's work at her recent performance in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Best Friends sponsors study to determine areas of greatest need with regards to companion animals in Chicago with the goal of achieving no-kill.

All it takes is the skill of a great vet, the attention of loving caregivers and the friendship of another bird.

M*A*S*H star Loretta Swit, who is an actor, animal activist and an artist, visits Best Friends Animal Sanctuary to display her artwork.

Arabian horse Amir has gotten more restless since losing his mom. Trainers at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary work with him to channel his energy.

The new pig play, exercise and enrichment area at Best Friends provides space for pigs to root to their hearts' content.

Pekingese rescued from West Virginia puppy mill has special needs, including lack of socialization and medical challenges.

And what better place to take lessons than at the Parrot Garden?

With love, patience and training from Best Friends staff, high-strung horse, who startled very easily, makes great progress.

Bashful bird pair make a very wise choice.

Redwing the horse is learning to overcome her fears with a little help from her friends.

Two male opossums who came to Best Friends after being rescued are named by our readers. Find out what these cute animals' names are.

Twenty-two parrots have been rescued from a life of breeding, thanks to Best Friends, Parrots First in California, and Phoenix Landing foster network.

Safe Humane Chicago collaborates to develop a dog program for grade-school students on how to treat animals kindly and interact with them safely.

Best Friends and other groups join forces to save pit bulls pulled from dog fighting rings.