Caring for Pets Stories

With more neonatal kitten nurseries, Best Friends and NKLA Coalition partners aim to save more Los Angeles cats and kittens.

Once a completely unsocialized and very scared dog living on the streets, Lava learns to relax, trust people, enjoy life and even show her silly side.

Injured kitten who had been hit by a car gets help to heal, and his neurological disorder symptoms have improved dramatically.

Dedicated volunteers Layne Dicker and Sally Spencer make connections between the work they do at home at Best Friends in LA and at the Sanctuary.

Roxie the cat has feline leukemia, but her adoptive family learned about the disease and then put their love for her over their fear of the illness.

Lynx point and Siamese mix cat was hit by a car. A six-hour surgery prevents him from having to have his leg amputated.

Golden retriever dog receives help for his food guarding issues. With special training, he learns to trust people and not act aggressively.

Consistent training and medication help transform Eeyore from a stressed, anxious dog to a friendly, happy canine.

Family overcomes adoption obstacles, including heartworm and negative pitbull stereotypes, with courage and help from Best Friends and our partners.

Cat with panleukopenia is rescued from a hoarding situation. Things were touch and go for a while, but Danny the cat recovered and has been adopted.

Special pit bull "valentine" is adopted during The One adoption campaign, a nationwide Best Friends adoption promotion.

A notoriously cantankerous and ornery (just downright cranky!) cat is adopted into the perfect home in Salt Lake City, Utah.

What Bristol the cat needed wasn't surgery for a fractured pelvis, but a little rest and relaxation.

Pica, an eating disorder that causes dogs to eat non-food items like dirt, stones, blankets, towels and toys, can't stop one dog from playing anymore.

Basic obedience training lays the groundwork for fun, games and (eventually) a home for Yorkie.