Caring for Pets Stories

With financial assistance from Best Friends, Gunner's Run Rescue in Illinois helps save a Chihuahua mix who had medical issues and needed surgery.

Kaila Huhtasaari of Pelkie, Michigan, completes a parrot internship at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary and says she has now discovered her life purpose.

One female dog who can be pushy and has had a hard time getting along with other dogs finds a best friend in a laid-back male dog.

Bob-tailed orange tabby cat with incontinence issues receives help from Abandoned Animal Rescue in Tomball, Texas, and Best Friends Animal Society.

First Coast No More Homeless Pets Adoption Center in Jacksonville, Florida, sponsored by Best Friends, is saving at-risk shelter animals.

Cat with special needs gets specialized clothing from Leggings for Life to keep him from chewing on his back leg.

Gordo the dog has a reputation for hating men. But now he's receiving socialization and training, and his dislike of men is transforming.

A record number of pit bulls, all of whom are rescues, are registered with Therapy Animals of Utah. Read about some of them.

Chuck the horse may not be classically beautiful, but he is a one of a kind horse and to be celebrated for all his uniqueness and endearing qualities.

After being rescued, pig gets help at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. She is doing very well with all types of animals, but doesn't like other pigs.

Rabbits enjoy chewing on Christmas trees, whittling on the bark and eating the needles. Chewing is great for their teeth since teeth grow continually.

Teaching cats to respond to a clicker by rewarding them with food has various benefits and makes them more adoptable. Read about cat clicker training.

German shepherd has reactivity to people issues. Best Friends trainer helps Mid-Atlantic German Shepherd Rescue with training for him.

Dog who likely survived distemper has a rhythmic bouncing probably caused by the disease, but that doesn't slow her down or dampen her love of life.

Davis County Animal Services is making progress towards becoming no-kill, including participating in adoption events and working with rescue groups.