Caring for Pets Stories

Best Friends collaborates with shelters and rescue groups to save animals. This story spotlights Sevier County Animal Shelter and Enoch City Shelter.

Australian shepherd suffers from the 'mailman syndrome' (aka, dog reactivity). She received personalized dog training at Best Friends.

Bunnies rescued from a hoarding situation have neurological problems that make it difficult for them to get around. A rabbit wheelchair improves their mobility.

This is a true story of a couple of cat friendships and how transformative they can be for the felines involved.

Muzzles are a great training tool for many dogs. Read the story of one dog who was insecure and fearful and how a muzzle helped her.

Over 25 dogs are rescued from hobby breeder turned hoarder in Woodland Hills, California.

When Phil the dog was rescued off the streets, it was clear he had been abused. He is making great progress learning to trust people again.

Feline leukemia in cats is an often misunderstood disease. Learn about common misconceptions about the diagnosis and adopting a cat with the FeLV.

Couple in St. George, Utah, finishes their outdoor aviary and then adopts four cockatiels and seven budgies (parakeets) from the Sanctuary.

Rescued as a stray alongside the road, dog receives training to become a service dog for veteran suffering with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Baby rabbit comes from an out-of-control rabbit breeding situation. He has an infected leg that requires amputation, but he's doing well now.

Pit bull dog, who can be picky about his dog friends, gets special training at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.

Cat sleepover program at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary expands to include more loveable felines who can go on overnight slumber parties with people.

Horse from a hoarding situation is extremely shy. She receives specialized behavioral help using Parelli Natural Horsemanship training program.

Litter of puppies come to Best Friends who are very energetic and rambunctious. One, in particular, is especially smart and in need of socialization.