Caring for Pets Stories

Best Friends assists city of Sugar Land with far too many cats living in one house.

These good Samaritans, including one cat, pulled out all the stops to help when it was needed the most.

Spearmint Sally was paralyzed as a puppy, but now she can stand on her own — and her family’s been with her every step of the way.

Curly Sue was having trouble standing up after she lay down, but with a volunteer to help her gain strength, she’s back on her feet.

Rumi was in rough shape and was the weight of a deck of cards when she came to Best Friends. She’s still tiny, but mighty — and mighty healthy, too.

Orphaned and injured at one week old, little Llama lived thanks to many people’s help. Now he’s bounding and pouncing through life.

Captain was returned from every home he had and diagnosed with two heart conditions and cancer. But thanks to inspiration from Best Friends co-founder Faith Maloney, he’s now home for good.

What does it take to help a cat heal from severe skin allergies? Persistence, patience and a team of determined people.

Petunia’s back legs don’t move well, but her days are so full of cozy cuddles and piggy piles that she doesn’t even notice.

Best Friends participates in clinical trials of potentially lifesaving antiviral treatments for cats.

Midnight had a rough start, but after vets saved his life twice, he’s proven it’s often darkest just before dawn.

Cockatoo lived in distress for a long time, but now he’s all about dancing and shouting his name with joy

Pepper is the picture of resiliency after a traumatic past

With a difficult first two months behind her, Valentina shakes off adversity for a bright future and a home of her own.

Benedict’s hind legs are paralyzed due to spina bifida, but that doesn’t stop him from loving life in his new home.