Caring for Pets Stories

A very shy dog, who had multiple litters of puppies before ending up in the shelter as a stray, is finally adopted into a loving home.

Two educational bunnies visit a preschool and kindergarten class to teach the kids about bunny care and responsible pet ownership.

Sweet, gentle horse with an eye tumor is at the Sanctuary and will get specialized veterinary treatment.

Cat with entropion, an eyelid condition in which the lashes roll underneath and press against the eye, is feeling better after surgery.

Former feral cat sounds exactly like a bird -- perhaps a pigeon or a dove. This guy has mellowed a lot since his early days as a feral kitty.

Dog is in heart failure so was put in hospice care, but she's rallied and is living life to the fullest, hiking and playing. Vets are baffled.

Senegal parrot who was injured after getting caught in a ceiling fan comes to Best Friends. She is doing much better and is feeling less anxious.

Two umbrella cockatoos come to the Sanctuary from an overwhelmed bird rescue in Denver, Colorado. These parrots have personality plus!

Billy the feral cat ends up at an animal shelter, and is in great danger of being killed. However, his fate changes for the better. Read his story.

Doberman dog is rescued after wandering into a Lebanon basement looking for food. He was in danger of being killed.

Three great horned owls at the Sanctuary get brand-new aviary. The aviary has nice 360-degree views and AstroTurf-covered ramps and perches.

One blue and gold macaw over-preens his cage mate's feathers. What causes this behavior and will the bird's feathers grow back?

Best Friends writer and his family make the decision to foster a homeless African gray parrot who has a special skill: She burps!

Blind cocker spaniel from abusive situation, blind Japanese chin from a puppy mill, and blind and deaf shelter dog come to Best Friends for care.

Shaka finally has feathers to fluff!