Caring for Pets Stories

Choosy cockatoo, who gives the cold shoulder to most people he meets, finally picks his person. She adopts him, and he now has a new home.

The first step to introduce two dogs successfully is to understand canine body language. Next, follow these steps to ensure a great first meeting.

Overlooked diabetic black shelter cat was not feeling his best, but he receives medical treatment and is now enjoying life again.

Various enrichment activities are incorporated to make the lives of dogs at Best Friends more enjoyable and happier.

Border collie puppy with bowed back legs receives physical therapy and splints to strengthen his muscles and hold his feet in the right position.

Calico cat, who is 15 years old, has some health challenges, and is missing her front claws and all her teeth, is the perfect office helper.

Puppy, who was starving and had severe mange, is rescued from a ditch behind a gas station. She receives medical treatment, TLC, and is adopted.

Blind cat with a host of other medical problems is rescued after being hit by a car. She gets help at the Sanctuary and has now found a home.

A bored dog is entertained and stimulated with a simple box game. Enrichment play can help a dog get exercise and have an enjoyable time.

Abandoned in front of Salt Lake County Animal Services, a female bloodhound dog is later adopted into the perfect home.

Horse with severe hoof problems caused by bad genetics, improper care, and two conditions (navicular disease and ringbone) gets treatment.

Volunteer Dee Willner buys a home in Kanab, Utah, near Best Friends Animal Sanctuary to be able to be close to and work with the shy dogs she loves.

Cat is put on a special diet to lose weight and is also shedding excess weight by having fun and playing with a laser pointer.

Bart gets a second chance when he is adopted as a service (therapy) dog to help an autistic boy and his family.

With patience and positive training, Piston, a beautiful all-black dog, succeeds and now has great manners.