Caring for Pets Stories

Moluccan cockatoo exposed to paint fumes comes to the Sanctuary for refuge. He has stopped plucking his feathers and is much happier.

Overprotective dog, who nipped at people, comes to Best Friends. Family unafraid of more difficult-to-place dogs adopt him.

As an intact stallion, Chewy the horse didn't like other horses. Now that he has had his gelding operation, he has mellowed and now has a horse pal.

Though they lived in the same home for 20 years, a hyacinth macaw and Major Mitchell's cockatoo never met face to face. They now get the chance.

Pig with injured shoulder and growth plate suffers from arthritis, but after surgery, she is feeling much better and is much happier and more active.

‘The Outsiders' episode of National Geographic's 'DogTown' TV series features a dog from a hoarding situation and a dog with bad allergies.

Abandoned dog comes to Sanctuary wary of people, but her dog friend teaches her people aren't so bad. She has been adopted into a home in Las Vegas.

Read the touching story of one Scottish terrier who has a neurological disorder called ataxia who was rescued from a Virginia puppy mill.

This great pit bull makes an excellent employee, has a fantastic resume, and is qualified for a number of job positions. Find out about this cutie.

Bully cat from a hoarding situation harassed other cats and was mean to them, but toy therapy helped calm this feline's attitude and make her happier.

Riley the horse has her leg amputated at mid-cannon bone (just below her knee) and is then fitted with a prosthesis.

Couple find heeler mix dog in bad shape on rural Oklahoma road, injured and paralyzed. With help of Best Friends, dog goes on to live a great life.

True love story of two rabbits at the Sanctuary who fall for one another while receiving dental treatment for a variety of teeth issues.

Jerry the rabbit has such horrible teeth problems that his tooth misalignment resulted in an abscess that almost cost the bunny his life.

The potbellied pigs at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary get new housing accommodations: piggy condos that are heated and air-conditioned!