Caring for Pets Stories

A feline puzzle toy called the NoBowl feeding system provides mental and physical enrichment for a former stray feline.

A boy whose dream was to have a cat proves he is ready for the responsibility. He and his family adopt a senior cat positive for FIV.

Shy, scared heeler mix puppy gets training and socialization, via hand feeding, special playtime and more, at Best Friends.

Former fighting dog who has babesia blood parasite cannot live with other dogs due to transmission risk, but still finds the perfect home.

Rescued from a hoarding situation, conure birds, potentially exposed to beak and feather disease, arrive at Best Friends for help and care.

With a grant from Best Friends, Rocky Mountain Cocker Rescue helps senior cocker spaniel dogs find homes with older people.

Obese beagle dog gets help with diet and exercise to lose all those extra pounds.

Family adopts a very shy cat who came from a hoarding situation. Patience is the key in helping this cautious girl.

Special boxer mix dog who has lupus, an autoimmune disease, is adopted into a loving home and is thriving.

After ending up in an LA animal shelter, a senior female German shepherd was very frightened, but now adopted into a new home, she is flourishing.

This kitten diagnosed with feline leukemia (FeLV) may have a short lifespan, but her life will be filled with fun and joy in her new adoptive home.

Dog receives behavior medication and training to help him overcome unhealthy obsessive leash-biting behavior.

Dog with a heart condition has a bucket list of fun things to do and experience.

Dog rescued from hoarding situation is adopted into loving home, but then gets lost while hiking, but is found nearly five years later.

People come together to help a ‘feral' stray feline who tests positive for the feline immunodeficiency virus.