Caring for Pets Stories

Bella was just a month old when she came down with parvovirus but with quick action from the shelter and Best Friends, she’s now healthy and in a new home.

When a vet tech saw a kitten get hit by a car, she pulled over to help and contacted Best Friends, which provided medical care to survive and a home where she could thrive.

Oreo was afraid of everything when she first arrived at Best Friends in New York, but with patience and extra TLC she was ready to take on the world.

The holidays mean good food for you and your pets, so here’s how to make a special treat for your favorite dog.

A building at the Sanctuary has recently been transformed into a special place for cats with ringworm.

When a kitten just couldn’t seem to beat his belly troubles, a veterinarian found the remedy the led him to love and happiness in a new home.

From pet fostering to puppy play dates, here are some easy and fun ways to celebrate Halloween with pets.

Southeast found himself stuck on a cliff, but help was soon on the way for him and his lost sister.

Jimmy the cat was so depressed after losing his home that he stopped eating and needed a feeding tube, but now he's thriving in a new home.

Azzurra had never lived in a home and was afraid of people, but her new family is helping to change her world.

For more than 20 years, Meow the cat was a legendary little figure at the Sanctuary.

Peridot seemed crabby at first, but with patience and care she's showing her friendly side.

Lyla got a second chance at a happy, healthy life, thanks to radiation treatment and a family's love for senior cats.

Four puppies from a shelter in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, survived parvovirus and are living in loving homes, thanks to outstanding medical care and a rock star foster volunteer.

With a quiet place and the right medicine, a terrified mama cat comes out of hiding to stretch out and soak up love and attention.