Caring for Pets Stories

Once an unwanted stray dog, Marshmallow was saved when a Good Samaritan found her living near a dumpster. Her life is much happier now.

Shy and neglected cats from a hoarding situation receive love and care, and learn life lessons about how people can be caring.

Athletic and smart German shepherd dog has a tough time finding a home because of all his energy, but he finally finds just the right adopter.

Jack Russell terrier suffered abuse damaged to her left eye, but after surgery she is pain free and is now living a happy life.

Sleepovers give cats like Romeo a chance to soak up some extra love

Bunny who is overweight is put on a healthy diet that cuts out high-calorie foods and starts an exercise plan that includes digging in the dirt.

Class for shy dogs at Best Friends helps animals who need a little extra encouragement to be social. Treats are given out to motivate the dogs.

Cat Town Café in Oakland, California, opens. A collaboration between Cat Town and the Cat Man of West Oakland, the cafe helps shelter cats find homes.

Someone burned Grayson the cat and nearly killed him, but he is still as loving and affectionate as ever. Read this forgiving cat's story.

Two Chihuahuas with behavior issues comes to Best Friends for help and training. They are now calmer and more confident.

After suffering a severe trauma that left her back legs paralyzed, Rio, a tiny, helpless kitten, was thrown in a dumpster. She can now walk.

Two crows come to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary after being illegally kept as pets. The two are now educational birds.

Best Friends awards grant to Safe Humane Chicago to help Court Case Dogs become more adoptable via play group socialization.

Timid dog slowly learns to trust and come out of her shell (shy dog class helps), and she finds the perfect home to help her even more.

Fate intervenes and a friendly, good-natured senior dog finds wonderful home in Pennsylvania.