Stories

Tara Pope on a rock cliff with arms outstretched

L.A. fire evacuee finds hope at Best Friends

When Tara Pope fled her home to escape the L.A. fires, she found an unexpected haven at Best Friends Roadhouse and with the animals.
Best Friends offers hope
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Adonis the cat lying on a blanket wearing his boots

Meet the cat who wears boots

See how caregivers at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary found a creative solution to help a kitty with limited mobility.
He's quite the dashing hero
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Bella the dog outside on a harness and leash with a person petting her

Faces of No-Kill: Survivor dog Bella, 2 years later

Checking in with Bella about life at home with her new family since her incredible rescue.
Life is now as cozy and full of love
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Smiling person wearing a protective gown holding Wally the Girl the dog

Tiny dog with broken leg helps heal broken hearts

For Wally the Girl, a 5-pound pup with an unstoppable spirit, a chance meeting led to a new home and healing for her new family.
It was meant to be
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Black dog in a home environment

Book reviews: Meet these crime-solving canines

Reviews of ‘Cayman Conundrum’ and ‘The Night Woods’
Pups help sniff out the bad guys
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Judy the cat lying on a cardboard scratcher

Faces of No-Kill: Shy cat has a secret

Judy had everyone convinced she was a scaredy cat, but everything changed when she went into a foster home.
Her playful personality emerges
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Actor Gilles Marini with Z the African grey parrot

Unexpected help for a parrot amid L.A. wildfires

When fire threatened Michelle Bertonneau’s home, she feared for her pets, including her parrot, Z — until help arrived.
Actor opens his home
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Alex Mestres volunteering by bringing meals to pets at Best Friends in Los Angeles

Volunteers power efforts to help pets amid L.A. fires

Best Friends volunteers from coast to coast are using their time and talents in so many ways to support people and animals impacted by the L.A. wildfires.
People help in California and from afar
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Henry the dog looking happy and wearing a cowboy hat and bandanna

Faces of No-Kill: Beloved senior dog meets his BFF

At long last, 10-year-old Henry is exactly where he belongs.
Now he's living it up in his golden years
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Cover of the book, "Cowpuppy: An Unexpected Friendship and a Scientist’s Journey into the Secret World of Cows"

Book review: ‘Cowpuppy’

A groundbreaking and compassionate examination of cows by a neuroscientist and sustainable farmer
You'll get hooked
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Bob Odenkirk with a dog helping at a flight transport event during the Los Angeles wildfires

Celebrities support pets affected by L.A. wildfires

Celebrities are using their star power to support Best Friends’ work helping animals amid the wildfire crisis in Los Angeles.
Entertainers step up for the animals
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Pluto the cat being petted on the neck by a person's hand

Cats from L.A. shelters get special care at Best Friends

Best Friends Animal Sanctuary offers specialized veterinary care and lots of TLC for adoptable pets from shelters affected by the L.A. fires.
Cats are now on the road to recovery
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Chico the puppy being dropped off at the Best Friends mobile clinic

Mobile clinic brings vet care to pets on Navajo Nation

Since launching one year ago, the Best Friends mobile clinic has helped bring veterinary services to over 3,000 pets on the Navajo Nation
Chico the puppy one of many helped
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Erin Yarbrough with Sonny the dog snuggled in her arms next to a stuffed toy

Fostering a dog to heal a grieving heart

In the midst of the L.A. fires, Erin’s beloved canine companion passed away, but his indomitable spirit has helped her pick up the pieces and start again.
Foster dog is helping fill the hole in her heart
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Stella the dog outside on a leash

Amid fires, CA pets start new lives in Salt Lake City

Although the wildfires are local to Los Angeles, the disaster is inspiring action and bringing out the best in people across the country.
People step up to answer the call
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