Caring for Pets Stories

Quick action from the Best Friends vet team saved the lives of Fizz and his mother, Soda.

An accident left Bubba’s jaw severely injured, but this tiny tabby never lost his fun-loving spirit.

After her own trio of tiny tots went on to their new homes, mama Magenta took care of another puppy — one who needed blood during an emergency surgery.

Boone’s journey home included a life-changing surgery and a dedicated foster volunteer who guided him through recovery.

With dental disease and a brewing FIP diagnosis, it’s understandable Waltz was standoffish at first, but now that he’s feeling better, he’s all purrs.

Neo was rescued from a cruelty case and held as evidence in a shelter for nearly 500 days. Today, he’s a much-loved part of his new family.

A Lab mix named Cheesecake had a disease that threatened her eyesight, but a Rachael Ray Save Them All Grant helped her to see again.

Marvin was alone, underweight, and in very bad shape — but with help, he’s getting better and finding the “spice” of life once again.

29 dogs put cruelty in the past and begin new lives after being saved in South Carolina.

Zora went from near death to a loving home, inspiring everyone she met along the way.

Found stumbling and disoriented, Theophiel’s story had a scary start, but things turned around when he landed at Best Friends. Now, he’s living the dream.

When they came to Best Friends, Rowena and Binx had more than their fair share of issues. But a new home set them on a path toward healing and friendship.

Best Friends’ national shelter medicine team guides animal welfare organizations through infectious disease outbreaks to save more lives.

A kitten alone by the side of the road dragging his back end, Miles needed help fast — and at the Sanctuary, he got just that.

When a New York veterinarian reached out for help during an infectious disease outbreak, Best Friends’ national shelter medicine team was ready to assist.