Best Friends Magazine Stories

From an escape-artist dog who chose his new home to a pet snake who needed help getting back home, these stories are sure to lift your spirits.

Enough about the people — let’s celebrate the animals.

A dog who smiles all the time. A puppy who landed a new home at a business conference. These pets are living the good life after being adopted from Best Friends.

Coping with the range of emotions, including self-blame, that accompany the loss of a pet

What the founders are most proud of is the decision to pass the baton.

From a pup’s epic adventures to three bunny siblings who’ve found comfort and friendship, these pet adoption stories are sure to make you smile.

Pets around the country have these kids to thank for making their lives better.

Best Friends Network Partners share creative ways they’re saving more animals’ lives.

From a community cat hero to a puppy parade, these stories of kindness toward animals will warm your heart.

Learn about Hip and Hup the cavies, two unique new residents at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.

Lannister loves making friends, but his nervous energy can be a lot for other dogs — until he met Jules.

Even though he can’t follow along with his ears, Frankie loves it when people read to him.

Acadia didn’t want anything to do with people when he first came to Best Friends, but special attention from a caregiver changed that.

Byron was born in the wild, and today he’s learning the ropes to become a solid riding partner.

From a dog who has become an adventure buddy, to a cat who scored a feline BFF and a sweet new catio, these stories are cause for celebration.