Caring for Pets Stories

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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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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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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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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 frien...
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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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Foster volunteer’s dedication helps puppies beat parvovirus and thrive

Four puppies from a shelter in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, survived parvovirus and are l...
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Scared mama cat goes from stressed to spotlight

With a quiet place and the right medicine, a terrified mama cat comes out of hidin...
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Paintings by cats

Check out a gallery of paintings by our favorite feline artists, the cats of Best ...
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Reactive dog just needed understanding

Everything changed for Hercules Mulligan when his person passed away, but with tim...
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Dog and cat help each other heal after major surgery

Petaluma and Jade may be different species, but when each needed a friend, they fo...
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