Caring for Pets Stories

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Big, brave steps for one scared dog

Unable to relax when she arrived at the Sanctuary, Hazel ran in endless circles, b...
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9 ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your pet

From going for a ride to dancing like no one is watching, here are ideas for celeb...
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Adventure cat discovers the world on hiking trails

When they explore the great outdoors, Rafa’s adopters take him along for the ride
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Dog with fractured jaw gets by with a little help from his friends

Arriving at the Sanctuary with an injured jaw and a gunshot wound, Togo was skitt...
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Nothing (not even chronic belly blues) outshines this cat’s personality

Iggy may have inflammatory bowel disease, but that doesn't to stop him from winnin...
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Solving a kitten’s mystery illness

Raisin had trouble keeping food down, but once vets figured out that he had megaes...
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Caregiver finds second chance for his cherished community cat

After Miss Corona was found injured, she received two lifesaving surgeries and lef...
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Wallflower cat finally blooms

Everest used to seem shy since she didn't want to compete for attention, but now t...
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Cat is ready to hop into 2021 on two legs

Rexie Roo's adopter reflects on life with her wonder cat and how he's taught her s...
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10 no-brainer New Year’s resolutions from the animals

Make 2021 your best year yet with inspiration from lives well-lived by dogs, cats,...
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Spearmint Sally, a paralyzed puppy, gets back on her paws

When an accident left Spearmint Sally's hind end paralyzed, lots of love, care and...
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The shy (dog) leading the shy

When a dog named Tammy arrived at the Sanctuary scared and shut down, a formerly s...
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Despite her difficult past, this dog is kind to everyone she meets

Max sustained permanent nerve damage after being shot in the foot, but letting the...
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Fierce love for an incontinent cat

Cindy Anderson fell right away for Ori, a cat with Manx syndrome, but it took time...
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Homemade dog treat recipes for the holidays

Recipes for homemade mini-pumpkin pie dog treats, peanut butter "pupcakes" and spi...
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