Caring for Pets Stories

Abby the dog who was rescued from a fighting ring gets a second chance at Best Friends. She receives clicker training and socialization.

Montana German Shepherd and Belgian Malinois Rescue helps relinquished pet who is now working as a drug detection dog.

Orange tabby cat tests dogs for the Canines with Careers program, which evaluates shelter dogs for various jobs, like service animals.

Is there such a thing as a teacup pig or a micro mini pig? Best Friends sets the record straight. Please read before you buy a baby ‘tea pig' piglet.

Former Michael Vick dog becomes a Canine Good Citizen. She passed this dog training test and is now eligible for adoption.

Three-legged pets show resilience and strength.

Hiking cats get a breath of fresh air and some exercise.

Two shy dogs, a Lab mix and cattle dog mix, support one another and balance each other perfectly.

Information about Squeaker the Vicktory dog, rescued in Mike Vick dogfighting bust, from adopter Annick.

Information about Shadow the Vicktory dog, who was rescued from Michael Vick's fighting ring, from adopter Susan.

Shy white shepherd and bull terrier mix gets a job as a greeter at the the Best Friends Welcome Center and begins to shine.

Sammy the potbelly pig, who is so overweight he can't see, goes on a nutritious diet to help him lose weight.

Caregivers help nervous Congo African grey parrot, who used to pluck her feathers, relax, and she now has grown her feathers back.

Dog from a fighting bust receives training and socialization help and he's now helping people realize that dogs shouldn't be judged by their past.

Senior cat with a thyroid condition, kidney disease, high blood pressure, and an old hip fracture comes the the Sanctuary for extra TLC and medical treatment.