Caring for Pets Stories

Dog survivor of Hurricane Harvey in Texas comes to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary for help, including treatment for demodectic mange and other issues.

Pit bull with medical and behavioral (reactivity) challenges finds just the right home to continue her training and give her the guidance she needs.

Woman adopts neurological senior dog, who is partially paralyzed and has some difficulty walking. He is sweet and happy despite his challenges.

Overweight parrot enjoys enrichment foraging games that help her lose weight. She started with simple ones but is now solving much more complex games.

Woman educated about the feline immunodeficiency virus, and how positive cats can live long, happy lives, adopts a cat with an FIV infection.

After Hurricane Harvey, Best Friends is helping cats and kittens rescued from flooded areas and surrendered by flood-displaced families.

Veterinarians and vet techs help Hurricane Harvey animals, providing checkups, vaccines and critical care, at the Rescue and Reunite Center in Texas.

Reserved cat who didn't want to interact with people becomes braver after coming to the Sanctuary and receiving dedicated love, care and attention.

Two Best Friends volunteers and supporters throw a special birthday party for a senior dog named Google they fell in love with at the Sanctuary.

Dying dog with aggressive form of mammary cancer called inflammatory carcinoma enjoys experiences and adventures on her bucket list / wish list.

Pack horse, rescued from reservation near the Grand Canyon and brought to Coconino Humane Association, comes to Best Friends for more rehabilitation.

Tabby cat uses his back legs to get around, much like a kangaroo does. This doesn't slow him down in the least; he enjoys life to the fullest.

Two kittens with a neurological condition called cerebellar hypoplasia help girl with cerebral palsy gain confidence and become an advocate for them.

Stray dog hit by a car sustains injuries that require surgery, but nothing stops this girl from loving life and embracing her bright future.

Dog with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) receives training and enrichment, including food puzzles, toys, outings, calming music and treibball.