Caring for Pets Stories

Cat has bad reaction to anesthesia that leaves him with neurological damage, but he comes to Best Friends where he is getting help and treatment.

Abused pit bull terrier mix comes to the Sanctuary in need of critical dental care and help healing his broken heart. He is doing much better now.

Feline leukemia test changes a homeless street cat's life in the best possible way. His FeLV positive test was incorrect. He doesn't have the disease.

Though border collie mix puppy has incontinence problem, the youngster is irresistible and lands her perfect home for the holidays.

A wobbly little kitten with a neurological disorder finds his way out of a New York City shelter and to be adopted into a new home for the holidays.

Traumatized Chihuahua and toy fox terrier mix from a hoarding situation where a fire broke out slowly learns to trust again.

After spending his whole life outdoors, a tomcat learns to love life on the inside.

Big black dog overcomes fear and gains confidence at the Sanctuary with meeting new people, especially men, whom he has been scared of in the past.

Domestic rabbit (a dwarf Lionhead bunny) is found as a stray on the streets of Salt Lake City. He is rescued and comes to Best Friends.

Maltese receives treatment for kidney problems and a bloated abdomen and is feeling much better now. Dog also receives training to overcome his fear.

After a lifetime of waiting, a senior shelter dog finds a home.

Stray Siamese kitten caught in barbed wire and is badly injured as he was trying to get free. He receives medical care and antibiotics.

Little kitten has a badly infected leg. The cause is soon discovered: a broken elbow. He receives help from Saving Grace Rescue and Best Friends.

Safe Hands Rescue helps starving dog with mange, heartworms, severely infected eyes, and broken teeth regain her health and find a forever home.

A foster failure love story about a cat foster parent experiencing how hard to resist feline love can be when he adopts two of the cats he fosters.