Caring for Pets Stories

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.

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

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

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.

Caregivers go the extra mile to provide various kinds of enrichment -- games, food puzzles, exercise and more -- for the dogs, cats, horses, pigs and other animals at the Sanctuary.

Tiny Chihuahua is 4,000th pet adopted from Best Friends Pet Adoption and Spay/Neuter Center in Mission Hills, California.

Fostering animals with special needs is rewarding. Read about cat with congestive heart failure, a dog going through physical therapy, and other pets.

Jeff and Stacey Clark are volunteers who specialize in helping and advocating for timid dogs.

Alfie the dog who survived parvo and distemper as a puppy has made amazing progress in his adoptive home. Read an update.

Diabetic cat is adopted and becomes a therapy cat with Pets on Wheels of Maryland. The orange tabby visits residents at an assisted living facility.

Abandoned hound dog found in Zion Canyon comes to Best Friends. She is receiving lots of attention and enrichment, including nose work and agility.

Foster homes for dogs and cats save pets' lives in a tangible way by freeing up space in shelters. Fostering animals provides other benefits, too.

Couple from Nebraska adopt a black Lab puppy from Best Friends. After training and socialization, he is now a therapy dog.

Blue and gold macaw parrot is perfect despite her birth defects: feet problems, malformed ears, and inability to hold her head upright.