Caring for Pets Stories

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Senior dog slims down, finds bliss in her golden years

Sheena may be 11, but this pit bull terrier mix is just getting her second wind an...
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Work-life purrspective from a barn cat

Meet Leopold, a barn cat who naps on the job at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.
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The sweet, no-hair-don’t-care attitude of a sphinx cat

Bald, beautiful and one of the most affectionate cats ever to grace the Sanctuary,...
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Puppy beats distemper with the help of two determined foster moms

Felix had a ticket to ride from Houston to Ruff Start Rescue in Minnesota, but whe...
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Three tough tabbies survive a wildfire

These three cats were caught in the flames of a wildfire, but they won't let burns...
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Total transformation for a declawed, chubby kitty

Maxine's sore paws and heavy body meant she could barely walk, but today she's sli...
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Frankie the dog is deaf, blind and bursting with love

Frankie is deaf and can't see well, but he loves people so much he can barely cont...
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Great Dane can finally stretch his long, long legs

When Marmaduke arrived, he had pressure sores and very little muscle in his back l...
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Shy macaw has a lot to say

Riley is too shy to talk in front of us at the Parrot Garden, but she tries out al...
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The shy dog and the hound

When Fenway needed a companion to help build her confidence, Stax was the perfect ...
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Momma cat and kittens go from cardboard box to homes

Newborn kittens and their momma overcome the odds and a case of ringworm in northw...
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9 amazing cat stories for International Cat Day

In honor of International Cat Day on August 8, we're sharing some of our favorite ...
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Hot off the keyboard: When cats type

The cats at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary have a lot to say, but you may want to b...
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Shy mama dog Marble learns about love

As a stray dog Marble evaded people at every turn, but these days she's learning t...
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Dog training to the rescue with advanced behavior program

When behavior stands between a dog and a loving home, training through the advance...
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