Caring for Pets Stories

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

Terrier dog, who had been hit by a car, had surgery, and then was adopted, pays it forward by saving his adoptive dad after his fall and concussion.

Once a frightened stray, Chuck the horse gets socialization and training help at the Sanctuary. He can now even be ridden.

Pit bull is adopted by a family with a boy who has Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism. The boy and the dog have formed a very strong connection.

Black kitten is hit by a car, leaving her with a crushed pelvis. She receives medical help for her injuries and other help challenges, including FIV.

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.