Caring for Pets Stories

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.

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.

New Zealand rabbit (bunny with white fur and red eyes) is rescued after being hit by a car and comes the the Sanctuary for help.

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

Pig purchased from a breeder didn't get to interact with other pigs growing up, so that presents a problem when he comes to the Sanctuary.

Cat has a very bad reaction to his neuter surgery. He wakes up blind, deaf and stricken with neurological problems. He couldn't walk.

An anxious and insecure dog is trained using hand targeting as a way to help him get more comfortable around people. Learn about dog training method.

Tabby cat with severe cerebellar hypoplasia (CH) is adopted by a family committed to giving him a happy and comfortable life.

Azalea City Cat Coalition, with the help of Best Friends and The Haven, helps cats from a hoarding situation in an Alabama apartment complex.

Sammy's Hope Long Stay Shelter Pets program dog, who was fearful of storms, prone to leash biting, and nipped people, receives help.

The Pet Shelter Net program in Jacksonville, Florida, provides alternatives for people looking to surrender their dog or cat to the shelter.

Dogs are rescued from a hoarding case. The shy dogs receive extra care, attention and help, including socialization and shy dog classes.

Petite black kitty from an underfunded shelter used to be a shy wallflower cat, but she's now starting to trust and people and crave affection.