Caring for Pets Stories

Yoga with cats classes with adoptable felines mulling about are held at the NKLA Pet Adoption Center. Enjoy a unique yoga session today!

Feline food puzzles have helped a cat with FIV. Playing with food puzzles encourages him to eat more and keeps his mind active.

Woman adopts shy, fearful cat who begins to reveal what a caring soul he is, providing help for her with her own anxiety. He is a great therapy cat.

Unsociable cat who doesn't care for other cats and who is feline leukemia positive gets the royal treatment at the Sanctuary.

Senior dog is definitely young and heart and, in fact, acts like a puppy, but he is learning doggie manners to make him more adoptable.

Rescued special-needs Chihuahua (spinal injury has left him incontinent) comes to the Sanctuary for help and is making remarkable progress.

Headstrong cat with a bit of an attitude finds the perfect home where he can be himself and have his space.

A cocker spaniel mix feels much better after receiving treatment for heartworms and an ear infection and is adopted into a forever home.

Kitten who was rescued receives medical treatment, including having his infected tail amputated and receiving care for his broken back leg.

Air Force veteran conquers post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with help of service therapy dog. Read story of healing with assistance of animal.

Hound and terrier mix dog suffers from separation anxiety, but he is improving and getting more confident.

When he first came to the Sanctuary, this feline was extremely afraid of people, but he has slowly become calmer, friendlier and less shy.

White pit bull dog has medical issues, allergies and sensitivity to the sun. Poor sweet doggie! She is getting help at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.

Read a questions and answers about felines at the Best Friends LA adoption center. Myths and misconceptions are corrected.

Two Siamese baby kittens were born with a genetic defect -- twisted legs -- but this isn't slowing them down. They have been adopted.