Caring for Pets Stories

New dog training program uses food for positive-reinforcement training, food puzzles, and aromatherapy to help dogs become more adoptable.

At first, Agent the cat didn't like the idea of wearing a harness and going for a walk outside. That has all changed now.

Eight sick kittens from a hoarding situation receive treatment for eye and upper respiratory problems, TLC, and nourishment, and are now thriving.

Read story of cat who definitely has nine lives, having survived Hurricane Katrina and mammary cancer. She is also feline leukemia (FeLV) positive.

Ten Lives Club in New York receives a grant to pay the pet security deposits for senior citizens living in government assisted-living complexes.

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.