Caring for Pets Stories

A puppy who was found abandoned is brought to the Sanctuary for help, care and socialization. He has now been adopted into a wonderful family.

Siamese cat with discordant FeLV test results tested positive on one test and negative on another for feline leukemia (SNAP and IFA tests).

A one-eyed cat, who is missing her right eye, finds the perfect adoptive home with a man with failing eyesight.

Though she was once someone's pet, this domestic rabbit was abandoned outside. Without survival skills, she was in grave danger.

Orange tabby cat has a genetic condition called radial hypoplasia that affects the bones in his legs, causing them to be short and a bit twisted.

One dog is very particular where she lives and with whom she interacts. Finally, the perfect living arrangements are found for her: the kitchen!

Family with kids, a 6- and 12-year-old, volunteer with cats at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, bonding with one another and the felines in the process.

Group pack walks benefit dogs at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, helping those with behavioral challenges improve and be better prepared to be adopted.

A training ball helps a young filly horse at Best Friends learn about the world and gain socialization by meeting people and seeing new things.

Caregivers socialize a painfully shy dog by having her participate in a shy dog class, taking her on outings, and using touch to calm her.

Shelter cats receive socialization with other felines, learning to get along with and play together, by participating in cat play groups.

Caregivers use a secret weapon -- tasty baby food! -- to help socialize two shy cats who were rescued from a hoarding situation.

Volunteer uses Reiki, a special spiritual healing and stress-reduction technique to help pets at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.

Senior cat who is 15 years old and positive for the feline immunodeficiency virus had a tough time finding a home, but then found the perfect one.

Helping a puppy mill dog, an Australian shepherd, go from living in a commercial kennel to living with a loving family takes effort.