Caring for Pets Stories

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Behind the scenes at Best Friends in L.A. during COVID-19 pandemic

Sneak peek photos of what the animals are up to at the Best Friends Lifesaving Cen...
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An injured cat’s journey: From cardboard box to big, loving home

A 13-year-old cat named Valerie, found in a box in a parking lot with serious woun...
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Behind the scenes at Dogtown during the COVID-19 outbreak

Missing Dogtown right now? Here's a peek at a few of the pups and what they&#...
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Fashion helps cat with allergies to heal

Hero's itchy skin and overgrooming caused her to scratch and hurt herself, bu...
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Streetwise cat adapts to a life of snuggles

Tough-looking cat named Marshmallow with FIV, kidney disease and an epic snaggleto...
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Dogs sniff out joy with search and rescue training

Dogs find their happy place with search and rescue training at Best Friends Animal...
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Laid-back hero dog saves a life as a blood donor

When a dog came to Best Friends Animal Clinic in critical condition after ingestin...
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Horses get a leg up on training in new covered arena

Big, new covered arena opens doors to new training options for horses at Best Frie...
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7 ways that pets make home workouts more awesome

Beat the quarantine blues with the #WFHPetChallenge, and check out these tips on h...
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Paralyzed cat gets moving again

Solarflare lost the use of his hind end after being by a car, but it's all st...
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How a camera flash is helping a feisty deaf cat

Unable to hear, Jelly Bean circles and paces due to a neurological condition, but ...
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Behind the scenes with Vicktory dog Meryl

Video provides a glimpse at what Meryl's life was really like at Best Friends...
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Kitten survives a mystery illness and overcomes her fears to get adopted

Tiny tabby Peyton came to Best Friends in bad shape, underweight and sick, but wit...
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Ten things you can do to show your pets you love them

Here are the top 10 best ways to show your dog or cat you love them. For example, ...
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Senior Lab mentors shy dog who just needed a friend

Senior Lab, who received help and training for her reactivity towards other dogs, ...
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