Best Friends

Get ready for the sweetest video you have ever seen. 🥹 This is Eugene. And as you can see, he was VERY happy to see his previous foster mom when she came to pick him up at our Best Friends Pet Resource Center in Northwest Arkansas! We think Eugene's smile says it all. 🥰

This big, lovable boy is full of personality and always up for an adventure, whether it’s a long walk or tagging along for a coffee run. 💙 Adopt Kona: ruffstartrescue.org/.../adoptable.…

We're curious...do you consider yourself more of a "dog person" or a "cat person?"

𝗟𝘂𝗸𝗲 (𝗔𝟬𝟲𝟰𝟲𝟭𝟳) has waited 116 days for a home ❤️‍🩹 This goofy, high-energy boy lights up around people and dogs, rides great in the car, and already knows sit, down, and touch. He’s ready for adventure and love. Come meet Luke and give him the home he deserves! 🐾

(2/2) Thor is officially living the good life after being adopted by one of the staff members @PetOneVet who helped kick-start his healing journey. We love seeing our alumni thriving in their new lives! 🧡

(1/2) We are obsessed with this glow up! 😍 A few weekends ago, we ran into one of our alum, Thor, who was adopted from out Pet Adoption Center in #NYC! He was one of the 100+ dogs rescued from a hoarding case this past summer.

Care for a dance? Meet Steven! This adorable 2-yr-old Hound mix is a total sweetheart. He does have heartworms. But don't let that stop you from considering him, Steven's full treatment is covered through participating VCA hospitals. He just needs a dedicated adopter ❤️ #adoptme

What if our pets chose us? 𝘊𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘰𝘯: 𝘖𝘯𝘦 𝘊𝘢𝘵'𝘴 𝘈𝘥𝘰𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘛𝘢𝘭𝘦 is a sweet reminder that sometimes they do. 🧡 bestfriends.org/stories/featur…

💙 Meet Dallas #AK0130 💙 At just 1½ years old, this handsome Doberman Pinscher mix has already spent far too much of his life waiting for someone to choose him. Rescued from our shelter partners in Arkansas in December 2024, Dallas arrived at North Shore Animal League America with a huge heart and a medical hurdle to overcome. After being diagnosed with epilepsy, Dallas received dedicated care from our medical team, and his condition is covered for life through our Pet Health Centers, so his future family can focus on what truly matters: loving him. Dallas is affectionate, eager to learn, and works hard on his training every single day. He’s looking for an experienced, confident adopter who can help guide him as he continues to grow and thrive. Dallas enjoys the company of other dogs too - he’ll just need a proper meet-and-greet to make sure it’s the perfect match. He’s waited long enough for his happy ending. Now all Dallas needs is someone to believe in him and give him the forever home he deserves. 🐾❤️ Come meet Dallas today at our Port Washington, NY Adoption Center and see if he’s the missing piece of your family. #GetYourRescueOn #AdoptDallas #RescueDog #epilepsywarrior #epilepticdog

Curtis saw shelter cats didn’t have enough cozy places to sit. So, he built them tiny Adirondack chairs. 🥹🧡 @dodo thedodo.com/daily-dodo/man…

Foster Serena! Sweet Serena is the last of her siblings still waiting for a foster home, and we’d love to change that today! This sweet girl is 3 months old & 28 lbs. ✨ Interested in fostering, 📧 foster@okhumane.org + fill out the form tinyurl.com/467dzh6c!

When you've had too much catnip and you don't know which way is up anymore. 😂

A landmark $14M investment to transform LA Animal Services. The ASPCA & Best Friends Animal Society are launching a first‑of‑its‑kind, multi‑year initiative with @LACityPets to strengthen shelter care and improve outcomes for animals. More from @LATimes: lat.ms/4vAsVh3

This gorgeous girl is Winnie, and she is a girl's girl. 👑😂

Bear is a 14-year-old gentleman who bonds with people quickly and has so much love to give. He likes the quiet life and will be happy relaxing in your lap and being brushed. Learn more about him at ow.ly/MpcI50YLmCJ and email Mary at mmccarroll@arl-iowa.org to meet him!

(2/2) Now? He's booping foreheads and has become a purring machine in a home he calls his own. 🧡 bestfriends.org/stories/featur…

(1/2) Bubba came to Best Friends from Texas wanting nothing to do with humans. But with time (and some baby food on a spoon!) his caregivers saw him begin to build trust and he slowly started to come out of hiding.

@Newsweek, citing Best Friends trainer Amanda Farah, reports that some dogs seek closeness because they are anxious & need support. A recent study found that 49.9% of U.S. dogs showed moderate to severe anxiety. newsweek.com/dog-trainer-sh…

When Cielito was diagnosed with cancer, our medical team in #LA got to work. They were determined to save his life. ❤️‍🩹 And although Cielito had to have the tips of his ears removed, it did not damper his spirit. Cancer could not hold this guy back! 💪

(2/2) Dr. Erin leads Best Friends' national veterinary program & has spent years pushing shelter medicine forward, expanding access to lifesaving care & helping shelters save more pets. We're so lucky she's ours. Congratulations Dr. Erin! 🧡 bestfriends.org/stories/julie-…

(1/2) Best Friends' very own Dr. Erin Katribe was named the Association of Shelter Veterinarians' 2025 Veterinarian of the year! 👏 And in very Dr. Erin fashion, she missed the ceremony because she was out on the field helping animals.