Stories

Newman the dog had a rough history and had bitten a child. All he needed was patience, understanding and love, which he is getting in his new home.

Adoptable Amazon parrot at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary loves men and would fit in wonderfully at a bachelor pad.

Church youth find their animal selves at Best Friends.

It wasn't clear when the baby bird was rescued whether she was a baby duck or a goose. Nonetheless, a goose took on the role of foster mother to her.

Farrier Gene Ovnicek holds a natural balance horseshoe workshop / clinic at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.

Annual dental checkups are an important part of overall horse health. The horses at Best Friends hate to go to the dentist,

Shelter dog in Atlanta with a collapsed lung and cherry eye needs emergency surgery. She receives lifesaving treatment she needs.

Do you remember those sad eyes? Well, no more of that! Bubba’s gone from an abusive marriage to a brand new, happy one.

Save Our Strays Club at junior high school helps stray animals on the Navajo Nation and educates the public about spay/neuter and vaccinations.

Indiana couple gets married at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. They invite 11 Best Friends dogs and ask for wedding donations to help pets in need.

Arranged marriage? Not for these two parrots. Now, they’re at Best Friends, where they can finally do whatever they please!

Couple travels the country with their adopted cat in an RV. They have a full setup for the cat in a crate, with his litter box, food, water and bed.

One mule at Best Friends is correcting misconceptions about mules being ornery and stubborn. This mule is just as sweet as can be.

Abandoned pooch hooks up with new family.

It was a long time coming, but Calvin is finally ready to leave his nest.