Caring for Pets Stories

Herman was just weeks old when he needed emergency vet care to survive, but today he’s recovered and in his new home.

Credit a pit bull terrier named Herman for setting Elsa Nilsson-Canin on her lifesaving path with Best Friends.

Jovie nearly lost her leg to cancer, but now she’s healthy and happy in her new home — and preparing for a new career as a therapy dog.

Potato is a dog with nine lives. He was at risk in a shelter, then beat heartworm disease, then needed emergency surgery, and finally landed a family who loves him dearly.

Canelo doesn’t get around well and he’s incontinent, but thanks to special therapies and lots of playtime he’s growing stronger each day.

Senior cat Suzie came to Best Friends looking and feeling worse for the wear, but today she’s feeling better and loving her new home.

Butterfly used to run for cover if a person got too close, but with help from her roommate and caregivers, she’s really grown into her name.

Get ready to smile (and maybe have a few tissues handy) because these stories are sure to get tails wagging and purrs rumbling.

A tornado blew the roof off Pasadena Animal Shelter, but quick action and collaboration assured the safety of every animal.

Little Liv didn’t just tolerate weeks of daily Epsom salt baths for a skin infection, she thoroughly enjoyed them.

Lars almost died alone, starving, dehydrated, and full of porcupine quills, but vets at the Sanctuary saved his life, and now he has a new home.

Java has spina bifida and had difficulty walking when she came to Best Friends, but today the Chihuahua has found her stride.

Cinderella was down on her luck when she came to Best Friends, but today she’s living a life fit for a princess.

Frannie is proof that all it takes is one person who loves you the way you are to change your life for the better.

Fawkes was miserable with patchy skin, painful paws and a double dose of eye issues, but today she feels so much better.