Caring for Pets Stories

Grants from Best Friends help bring veterinary resources to people and pets in remote, underserved communities.

Mary Jane was scared of everything when she was at a shelter surrounded by dogs, but now she's relaxing and starting to come out of her shell.

From baking treats to taking a training class together, there are so many ways to show that you love the dog in your life.

Check out the video of Lucci's canoe ride with one of his best friends at the Sanctuary.

Gemma had a medical record longer than she was tall, but all she ever wanted was love and she finally found it.

These dogs are living their best lives in the summer sun.

BoPeep earned herself a reputation for being a scary little dog, but she just needed time and patience to feel safe and open up.

Pendleton was miserable with itchy skin when he first arrived at the Sanctuary, but with a diagnosis and lots of soothing skin care he's feeling great.

A chicken named Polly Pocket was born with twisted feet and legs, but innovation (in the form of chicken pants, shoes and a chair) is giving her a boost.

Samson had big time dental issues when he came to Best Friends, but a visit to a veterinarian and an amazing foster family changed all that.

In Dogtown, group walks help dogs put their best paw forward when meeting potential adopters.

When Tasha met a pair of cats named Jasper and Drew, she fell in love. And though she couldn't adopt them right away, as soon as the time was right, she brought them home.

Copland had the time of his life on an outing to the creek and we caught it all on camera.

Patience, a little trial and error and an amazing foster home help senior kitty with irritable bowel disease finally flourish.

James was lonely after his daughter moved out with the family dog, but Rico and Kelly came along to fill the empty space left behind.