Caring for Pets Stories

Overweight, depressed and blind when she arrived, one pot belly pig gets the care and nourishing diet she needs to live a happy, healthy life.

Do dogs get allergies? You bet, just like people. Read about one rescued dog who got help for her allergies at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.

Cat hit by car sustains serious injuries, including a broken pelvis, but her story does not end there. Read about her happily-ever-after.

One pitbull mix who was likely used as a bait dog in a dogfighting ring overcomes her painful past, showing her resilience and the power of forgiveness.

After being rescued from a brutal dogfighting ring, one dog goes on to much happier life with her adopted family, which includes two cats.

Aggressive behavior poses challenge for German shepherd, but with training he makes great progress overcoming dog fear aggression and is adopted.

Breeder dog who suffered abuse on a ‘puppy farm' receives TLC and training at the Sanctuary and is learning how to just be a dog so she can be adopted.

Miracle kitten who was hit by a car receives care and treatment at Sanctuary and then is adopted into loving home.

Photos of newborn kittens at the Best Friends Kitten Nursery are sure to brighten your Mother's Day. Check out these adorable kittens.

Stray kitten gets help at Sanctuary for her eye problem. She undergoes minor eye surgery at Best Friends that is a success.

Do cats get colds? Yes, they do. One outdoor cat, Diago, caught one that led to severe complications, but his life is looking up now.

Mature cockatoo parrot gets another shot at his happily-ever-after.

Husband and wife volunteer to help socialize shy and fearful dogs and, in the process, help them become more adoptable.

Sometimes called by the misnomer ‘cat AIDS,' one feline helps correct misconceptions about FIV.

Dog with a neurological problem who spins in circles gets help with his issue and makes improvements.