Caring for Pets Stories

Black pit bull mix is young and full of energy, but training using a flirt pole is fun for him and helps burn off some of his excess energy.

Though Benny the Manx cat has Manx syndrome, which makes him incontinent, this doesn't make his life any less joyful. He is a truly happy cat.

Rescue story and video of Bela the dog, whose person died, leaving a will that said Bela should come to Best Friends or be euthanized.

Despite her traumatic past in a dogfighting ring, pit bull terrier mix enjoys just being a dog. Read about her outing to the Coral Pink Sand Dunes.

Two male kittens from the same litter have feline leukemia, but are doing well and thriving at the Sanctuary.

Senior dog with fluid in his abdomen from a perforated intestine needs emergency surgery. He is recovering nicely and feeling much better.

Dog who was overcome by either fear or excitement receives training, including agility work, to help him with his impulse control and gain focus.

Umbrella cockatoo, with a mellow personality, and Goffin's cockatoo, with a silly personality, find a home together with a bird-loving couple.

Two affectionate sibling cats who were born with shorter-than-normal forelegs that also are a bit misshapen don't let their challenges slow them down.

Surrogate mother cat to a litter of kittens turns out to be a male cat. This friendly black cat has a knack for getting along with other cats.

What should you do if you find a stray dog or cat? Here is a list of simple steps to take, including checking local regulations affecting lost pets.

Chihuahua who is 16 years old is a ‘super senior,' but she doesn't look it. She is enjoying being in a home and spending time as a lapdog.

Are you Googling ‘I want to adopt a pitbull puppy'? This article details how to find, train, socialize and care for a pit bull pup.

Border collie exhibits reactivity due mostly to fear, but training and the help of another self-assured dog help build her confidence.

Cat, who likes to happily ‘chirp' and was part of Baltimore Community Cats Project gets treatment for cancerous lump and is adopted.