Caring for Pets Stories

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.

A 12-pound rescued Flemish giant rabbit (quite large for a bunny!) comes to Best Friends for help and clicker training and to get ready to be adopted.

Best Friends welcomes three new dogs - a Lab and chow mix, a second Lab, and a pitbull. All three are receiving the special help and care they need.

See photos of a wiener dog's treatment and recovery from back and throat injuries. This little dachshund dog has now been adopted.

Family adopts special-needs cat who turns out to be the perfect therapy pet and friend for their autistic son.

Blindness and deafness don't hold senior dog back from becoming a therapy animal.

Three adopted cats show that traveling cross country in a motorhome with felines is not only feasible but also a lot of fun!

Abandoned, unhealthy kitty, with aggressive behavior issues, receives help and training and is now on her way to living a happy life.

A small dog receives treatment, surgery and physical therapy, for her luxating patellas.

Story of a feral horse who came to Best Friends Sanctuary for training and taming.