Caring for Pets Stories

Riley the horse, who had a bad cut on her back hind leg. is going to Wyoming so Dr. Ted Vlahos can perform surgery and fit her with a prosthetic leg.

Model pit bull dog who is relaxed and laid-back moves in next to the former Mike Vick dogs (aka Vicktory dogs). He is proving to be a great neighbor.

Jin Shin Jyutsu practitioner works with animals to help them release pain and promote healing. She's recently been working with the Vicktory dogs.

Overweight pig comes to Best Friends for help. She is now on a healthy diet that will help get her weight under control.

Parrots often lose their homes because of their long lifespan. Best Friends is addressing pet parrot issues, including ending the sale of parrots.

Early results of a groundbreaking study by Best Friends Animal Society veterinarian show the former Michael Vick fighting dogs are making progress.

Hiker looking for artifacts finds a golden retriever caught in a coyote trap. The dog comes to Best Friends for medical treatment and to find a home.

Kindred Spirits Animal Sanctuary provides hospice care to animals at end of life. She also educates people about providing in-home hospice for pets.

Best Friends horses make a donation to the Vicktory dogs!

Dr. Kathy Quigley was the first Best Friends Animal Sanctuary veterinarian. Read about her fascinating career helping animals.

Puppies from backyard breeders often have medical and behavioral issues. Read story of one Yorkshire and Jack Russell terrier mix puppy.

Dogs stranded after a Gabbs, Nevada, sanctuary failed are helped by animal groups, including Best Friends, in California, Nevada and Washington.

Best Friends is using Top Tag Pet IDs to input medical and behavioral data for each Vicktory dog (former Michael Vick dogs) to track their progress.

Pig who is way too smart for her own good gets into mischief by eating horse "weight gain" food. She is now doing penance and is on a diet.

Lance was shy, scared and withdrawn when he was rescued from Michael Vick's dogfighting ring. Lance is now learning life can be good.