Caring for Pets Stories

Lucas, who was rescued from Michael Vick's fighting ring, receives medical treatment for Babesia, anemia and some masses on his liver and spleen.

Construction begins on new state-of-the-art Cat Headquarters that will include single-cat rooms. Read about history of Cat Headquarters, too.

Having a dog provides physical and mental health benefits. Consider adopting a companion or volunteering at a local animal shelter.

The puppy socialization program includes parrots. Pups are introduced to birds to familiarize them with new and different things in the world.

Woman finally realizes her childhood dream of having a horse when she falls in love with and adopts a horse from Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.

Two pigeons who were outcast by the rest of the pigeon flock become friends in quarantine at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.

A timid senior dog goes for a walk for the first time ever. His life is now beginning to open up.

Baby macaw was syringe-fed, and then the other parrot got jealous. Now many are eating food through a syringe, making positive associations with it.

Aussiedoodle rescued from puppy mill and brought to Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge in Oakland, New Jersey, is fostered and then adopted into loving home.

In the Chinese New Year, February 3, 2011, is the start of the Year of the Rabbit, and February is Adopt a Rescued Rabbit month. Adopt to celebrate!

Potbellied pig with mechanical blindness starts healthy diet. She'll regain her vision, but she has to lose weight slowly to avoid liver damage.

Dog training, socialization and enrichment have helped Little Red, a pit bull terrier rescued from Michael Vick's fighting ring.

Two lop rabbits were in danger living as strays near a highway in Arizona. These two mischievous bunnies were trapped and have come to Best Friends.

Now safe at Best Friends, the former grand champion of Michael Vick's dogfighting ring is really a happy dog who is getting great training and socialization.

Read dog training success stories for separation anxiety and hyper activity for two German shepherds, a bichon frise and black Lab dog.