Caring for Pets Stories

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.

After a decade of love and patience, once shy cat rescued from a hoarding situation in Nevada now sees friends everywhere he turns.

Chihuahua puppy who is blind is adopted by two eye doctors. He has the perfect home now and has found happiness.

Cat was a stray in a stressful environment, so she was understandably frightened and distrustful, but she's made great progress.

Skadi the shy kitty learns about friendship and love at the Sanctuary. She slowly begins to accept attention, kindness and petting.

There are misconceptions about the feline immunodeficiency virus in cats. It is not a death sentence, and cats with FIV can live long, healthy lives.

Chihuahua with nerve damage in her back legs, who uses a wheelchair and wears a diaper because of her medical challenges, is adopted.

Pit bull blossoms after being rescued from a fighting ring. She has been adopted and gets along with other dogs and cats.

Outdoor tabby cat is injured by another animal and has to have his leg amputated. He is recovering and learning to enjoy time indoors with people.

Dog who was running in circles receives training as well as aromatherapy, dog-appeasing pheromones, music, and a ThunderShirt to ease his anxiety.

Stray FIV cat looks like a Scottish fold (cat breed with folded ears) with his stubby ears damaged from too much scratching. He's now in a foster home