Caring for Pets Stories

Ruff Haven Crisis Sheltering, formed in the midst of the pandemic, is blazing trails in Utah with new, innovative community sheltering services.

Lil came to Best Friends with a bad skin condition, but with help from the medical team and a wonderful foster family, she’s now living her best life in Los Angeles.

Best Friends co-founder talks about legislation to stop cat declawing and offers advice to help a dog trust her fellow canines again.

Born with three legs, Smooches came to Best Friends for special care when she was just days old.

Best Friends co-founder shares tips on how to help dogs be more comfortable near toddlers and on cats who won’t stop kneading.

Gia was lost in a world she couldn’t see, but with help now she’s safe and sound.

Unlikely feline friends Marky Mark and Coddle both had some behavior challenges in the past, but now they’re happy just palling around.

Tebow was incredibly sick when he first came to Best Friends, but now he’s in a home and healthy enough to outsmart the dog.

This year we’re celebrating National Kitten Day with these stories of snuggly little survivors.

A special foster event helped a dog named Fergus get heartworm treatment and a home.

Even when Chayce Lowham learned that the cat he wanted to adopt had ringworm, he didn’t let anything stand in the way of bringing her home.

Best Friends co-founder offers advice on how to help an Amazon parrot lose weight and a dog feel more confident on car rides.

When a terrier mix with a broken leg and a love for life helped foster volunteer Rocio Ritter heal her broken heart, she decided to never let him go.

Arabelle needed extra care to thrive and in return she helped teach people how to care for other kittens in need.

Best Friends co-founder answers questions about how to keep a curious, food-obsessed cat off the counter and a dog from digging where she shouldn’t.