Caring for Pets Stories

Black Labrador retriever mix receives clicker training to help him learn to trade something of high value for something else good.

Puppy mill socialization class at Best Friends helps puppies from mills get more comfortable with people and teaches people about puppy mills.

Black pit bull terrier rescued from Hurricane Katrina was reactive around other dogs, but she can now get along with multiple dogs at once.

Cat who was abused by child with firecracker receives surgery, care, treatment, physical therapy and love. She goes from incontinent to continent.

Blind and deaf special-needs Australian shepherd mix who was abandoned now has been adopted and is training to become a search and rescue dog.

Sun conure and Sunday conure lose their home when their family moves, but this pair of birds finds another perfect family who adopts them.

Here are three true stories from Best Friends about a ornery cat, obnoxious rabbit and feisty kittens.

Two special-needs cats positive for the feline leukemia (FeLV) virus are adopted. They are now settling into their new, happy life beautifully.

Avian veterinarian Dr. Margaret Fordham volunteers at the Sanctuary, performing surgery on four parrots facing various medical problems.

Reactive and dog aggressive dog receives muzzle training to help her become more adoptable. Includes info on how dog was introduced to wearing muzzle.

Stray Lab puppy and her littermates come to Best Friends. Pup had parvo and intestinal worms, but has now recovered fully.

Vicktory dogs Oscar and Squeaker meet new friends, including a vet tech and parrots! Read about the adventures of the former Michael Vick dogs.

Read adorable and hilarious true animal stories of an African gray parrot who talks, cats who say hello, and a dog who understands Spanish.

Wagner was once a "shy guy" now he's ready to roll! Find out what helped transform this special Dogtown cutie.

Jude the dog is a happy and grateful dog. He is thrilled with all the toys and going on sleepovers with people.