Caring for Pets Stories

Jack, the orange tabby cat without eyes

Faces of No-Kill: Cat gains doting family after accident

After losing his eyesight in an accident, Jack was adopted by a family who helped him relearn how to navigate the world.
Now he's home where he belongs
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Person holding Pioneer the puppy in her hands

Swift action saves miracle puppy

When Pioneer arrived at the Sanctuary, she was barely breathing. Now she’s thriving thanks to the quick action and dedication of her caregivers.
At the right place at the right time
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Jessie the black and white cat with a small amount of tongue sticking out of her mouth on a cat tree

Faces of No-Kill: Cat doesn't let illness dull her shine

Jessie’s sunny personality helped her overcome myriad medical challenges and become a beloved cat at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.
She's now living the good life
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Bongo the cat after the surgery on his eyes

Cat regains sight thanks to dedicated volunteers

When volunteers discovered Bongo had a dangerous eye condition, they went above and beyond to help this community cat.
His second chance at life
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A profile of Yazh the dog

Resilient pup overcomes injury, learns to walk again

Yazh is back on all four legs thanks to the dedicated efforts of her foster family and the Best Friends veterinary team.
See her now!
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Mackenzie Wilhite sleeping with Nikki the dog on her chest

Opening heart to new dog is adopter’s antidote to grief

After her dog of 16 years passed, Mackenzie found sweet, happy Nikki and turned loss into a new beginning.
Now they're on a new journey together
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Concord the cat next to a HP laptop

Faces of No-Kill: Tiny kitten’s journey to health

After undergoing two surgeries and two recoveries, Concord is living the good life at home.
Read about the resilient kitten
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Fizz the young kitten with eyes still closed with head lying on a knitted toy

Bubbly kitten thrives after emergency C-section

Quick action from the Best Friends vet team saved the lives of Fizz and his mother, Soda.
Around the clock care saves Fizz
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Bubba the tabby kitten being held in a person's hands

Faces of No-Kill: Injury won’t keep playful kitten down

An accident left Bubba’s jaw severely injured, but this tiny tabby never lost his fun-loving spirit.
Read how he bounces back
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Magenta the dog lying on a couch with her mouth smiling with her tongue out

Dedicated mama dog saves another puppy as blood donor

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.
She's a hero
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Boone the dog receiving a veterinary exam

Life on 3 legs doesn't slow down perky pup

Boone’s journey home included a life-changing surgery and a dedicated foster volunteer who guided him through recovery.
He becomes a foster win
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Waltz the brown tabby cat lying on a multicolored blanket

Cat goes from hissy to happy once he’s feeling healthy

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.
He's a changed man
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Neo the dog with his head on the lap of a person in his new home

Faces of No-Kill: Dog survives abuse, lands new home

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.
Now he's living the good life
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Cheesecaek the dog smiling with tongue out

Grant helps save senior dog’s eyesight

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.
Extra funds help save lives
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Marvin the cat in a carrier with a person lying on the floor beside it with a cat on her back

Community rallies to set cat on road to recovery

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