Stories

Felix had a ticket to ride from Houston to Ruff Start Rescue in Minnesota, but when distemper postponed his plans, a team came together to help him get healthy again.

Guy's anxiety and exuberance were overwhelming when he first came to Best Friends, but training and a foster home uncovered his softer side.

An innovative and cooperative team of passionate people across North Carolina, New York, Michigan and Kentucky joined forces to save the lives of dozens of cats in shelters.

Engaging reflections on how our feline friends enrich our lives

Partnerships between nonprofit animal welfare groups and private-practice vet clinics are changing the lives of people with pets.

These three cats were caught in the flames of a wildfire, but they won't let burns stop them from looking for love.

When Sadie first came to Best Friends, she was so timid she wouldn't let most people near her, but today she's blossomed into a confident dog.

Rocco's days were numbered until Outta the Cage stepped in and gave him all the time in the world to get adopted

A beloved special-needs cat at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary beat the odds and left an indelible mark on the hearts of all who met him.

Waffle the kitten doesn't walk on his hind legs, but thanks to foster homes and acupuncture he gets around just fine.

When Donna lost her two horses, it felt like it would be a long time before she was ready for another, but now she's back in the saddle.

Matthew and Ry decided to stop postponing joy and adopt the dog they'd been dreaming of since the day they met her.

Celebrity adopts cat named after him from Lynchburg Humane Society in Virginia.

Exciting changes are on the horizon as Best Friends transitions its regional lifesaving centers to serve a community-supported approach to lifesaving.

Sassy the cat went from life as a mascot and working cat at a feed store to cushy retirement with cat lover Armando Resendez.