Caring for Pets Stories

Greyhound Adoption Center of El Cajon, California, saves more former racing greyhounds with grant from Best Friends Animal Society.

The littlest baby kittens who are at risk are being saved by Best Friends Kitten Nursery foster program in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Cautious double yellow-headed Amazon parrot learns to trust people more and then step up on to a caregiver's hand and arm.

Dog who was abused and scared comes to Best Friends for TLC, help, training and healing.

Down-on-her-luck retriever mix dog, who was shot and probably hit by a car, finds healing and happiness at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.

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 One dog was especially withdrawn.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.