Caring for Pets Stories

Megan and Matt Claflin of Missouri have taken several volunteer trips to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. They really enjoy volunteering with horses.

Six special felines who are positive for the feline leukemia virus, a disease that affects a cat's immune system, celebrate birthdays in Cat World.

Best Friends provides support for tiny felines in need.

Dog survived distemper as a puppy, but is left with an unusual gait. His mobility challenges don't get him down, though. He lives life to the fullest.

Best Friends offers aid to Austin Pets Alive to help shelter dogs with behavioral issues via Canine Good Citizen training and socialization program.

Pit bull terrier, with a loving and calm demeanor, finds her calling as a therapy dog and then as an emotional support dog for a military veteran.

Two dogs learn important life skills at Canine Life and Social Skills (CLASS) dog training program at Dogtown at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.

Piggy Paradise at Best Friends offers the perfect setting for goats and pigs to have play dates, which in turn makes them happier, more well-adjusted and more adoptable!

Fifteen dogs come from a situation where their caregiver was overwhelmed and couldn't care for them properly. One dog was especially withdrawn.

Tuxedo cat and her kittens living under a trailer in West Virginia are rescued.

Pigs learn to play fun games that include yummy treats as rewards. This provides them with mental stimulation and helps make them happier.

Young cat with a mouth problem that he may have sustained by biting on an electrical cord has reconstructive surgery.

Hound mix dog terrified of the sound of trucks receives training to form a positive association between hearing the scary noise and staying calm.

Workshop geared toward helping horse sanctuaries and rescue organizations help horses with various behavioral challenges is held at Best Friends.

Lance the Vicktory dog (former Michael Vick dog) passes his Canine Good Citizen test and is adopted by a loving couple.