Caring for Pets Stories

Depressed and lethargic in the shelter, a black pit bull slowly learns what happiness is again when shown love and kindness. She's then adopted.

Rescued rabbit gives birth to 10 adorable baby bunnies at the Sanctuary. All are available for adoption.

Cat with short, misshapen front legs shows how being different is good, finding a loving forever family in the process who appreciates his uniqueness.

Best Friends animal behavior consultant offers advice and step-by-step guidance on how to introduce cats to each other successfully.

Child volunteer finds his niche volunteering with the feline leukemia (FELV-positive) cats at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.