Caring for Pets Stories

Two senior dogs become good canine friends. One had been rescued from an institutional hoarding situation and the other surrendered by his person.

Students help shelter dogs become more adoptable.

Inspired by Best Friends Animal Society, Kim Kamins founds Fearless Kitty Rescue in the Fountain Hills, Arizona, area. Read her story.

After Hurricane Katrina, Best Friends took in 145 dogs. This article is a spotlight on a few of the dogs who remain at the Sanctuary.

Amazon parrot with severe anxiety issues gets help at Best Friends.

Watch animal PSA featuring Tuna the Chiweenie dog, the first ever PSA to air on Instagram.

Bird-safe flowers and herbs - a delightful array of nasturtiums, daisies, Thai basil, and marigolds - provide enrichment for parrots at the Sanctuary.

Former feral cat who had experienced her fair share of hardship - difficult pregnancy, injuries, poisoning - gets TLC and respite at the Sanctuary.

Siamese kitten only has two working legs, but he doesn't let that slow him down. He is playful, happy and resourceful.

Black unspayed cat abandoned by her family to the streets. Kind woman took the cat in and got her help from Free Fix LA. Read happy-ever-after story.

Clicker training is a useful tool to help cats develop skills and self-control. Read about cat clicker training benefits and how to get started.

Animals at Best Friends, including dogs, pigs and miniature horses, benefit from hydrotherapy to recover after surgery, to lose weight, and more.

Tortoiseshell cat rescued from animal shelter in Beirut animal shelter damaged during war between Lebanon and Israel is learning to accept people.

Carl the corgi, a sweet, lovable, well-mannered little dog, is proof that shelter animals can be absolutely perfect.

Shy dog Sinatra has an artistic and creative streak. The budding canine photographer has discovered the joys of taking selfies of himself.