Caring for Pets Stories

Tulip the dog smiling while being held

Terrified dog, presumed pregnant, survives a life-threatening condition

More than just being scared, Tulip needed emergency surgery and time to recover in...
Read about Tulip's recovery
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Debi Ford in her home with adopted budgies

This adopter’s home is for the birds — literally

What started as a single stray bird in her backyard soon caused Debi Ford to turn ...
See Debi Ford's aviary for adopted budgies
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Tammie Sadler smiling and holding Bella the Maltese-mix puppy

Parvo is no match for Maltese-mix puppy

Bella was just a month old when she came down with parvovirus but with quick actio...
Read how Bella gains her health and home
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Critically injured kitten gets help when she needed it most

When a vet tech saw a kitten get hit by a car, she pulled over to help and contact...
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Oreo the cat peeking out of an enclosed cat bed, next to a stuffed pig

Kitty goes from scaredy-cat to snuggle bug

Oreo was afraid of everything when she first arrived at Best Friends in New York, ...
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Treat your dog to a ‘barkuterie board’ this holiday season

The holidays mean good food for you and your pets, so here’s how to make a special...
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Faith the kitten standing on Amy's shoulder

There’s a fungus among us and it’s OK

A building at the Sanctuary has recently been transformed into a special place for...
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Orange tabby kittens Sunny and Graham sleeping next to each other

Bacteriotherapy puts kitten on the road to health

When a kitten just couldn’t seem to beat his belly troubles, a veterinarian found ...
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Black and white cat wearing a pumpkin costume

8 ways to make Halloween scary good for pets

From pet fostering to puppy play dates, here are some easy and fun ways to celebra...
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Southeast the dog being hugged by caregiver, Matt Fisher

Dog stranded on a cliff finds safety at Best Friends

Southeast found himself stuck on a cliff, but help was soon on the way for him and...
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The 20-pound cat with 1,000 nicknames

Jimmy the cat was so depressed after losing his home that he stopped eating and ne...
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Loving a shy dog: An adopter’s story

Azzurra had never lived in a home and was afraid of people, but her new family is ...
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How Meow spent 22 years as the kitty queen of Piggy Paradise

For more than 20 years, Meow the cat was a legendary little figure at the Sanctuar...
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Cat goes from touch-me-not to grumbly biscuit maker

Peridot seemed crabby at first, but with patience and care she's showing her ...
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14-year-old cat with hyperthyroidism gets treatment and a family to call her own

Lyla got a second chance at a happy, healthy life, thanks to radiation treatment a...
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