Caring for Pets Stories

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Parrot with special needs goes home to the lap of luxury—literally

A yellow-headed Amazon parrot, with special needs (she has two legs that are splay...
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L.A. Dodgers help a dog with cancer have an epic day at the ballpark

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner helps a dog with terminal cancer c...
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Cat finds love after surviving snow, frostbite and a heart condition

Cat found in snow with severe frost bite, requiring amputation of part of his tail...
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Teaching a dog new tricks can be hard, but this incredible dog is learning them in American Sign Language

Deaf dog first masters hand signals and is now learning American Sign Language. St...
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Parvo nearly took this puppy’s life, but the county shelter stepped in to save her

A puppy sick with parvo disease, a contagious viral infection, is brought to the H...
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Making bucket list items come true for pit bull terrier with terminal cancer

Pit bull with cancer, a fast-growing sarcoma that doesn't respond well to surgery ...
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This dog was once afraid of men, but now he’s man’s best friend

Dog who was scared of guys, barking and lunging at them, changes after a man befri...
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What’s so wonderful about helping bunnies?

Retired couple visit Best Friends Animal Sanctuary a couple of times a year to vol...
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Rescued cat who once avoided people now has therapy certification to help those in need

A member of a colony with strays and ferals, one cat turns out to be very friendly...
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Chubby cheeks are cute on babies, but they’re also adorable on cats

Why do some male cats have big cheeks? Unneutered tomcats often have puffy jowls. ...
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Shelter transformation inspired by one incredible dog

Best Friends dog training workshop helps Ivins Animal Shelter Adoption Center and ...
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Little dog was sick and shut down at the shelter, but his foster mom helped turn things around

Little shelter dog, with nubby tail and underbite, is treated for heartworm and ma...
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Program helps juvenile offenders and shelter dogs get a second chance

Teens in Florida correctional facilities train rescued dogs with behavioral issues...
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Spunky kitten with cleft palate beats the odds

Neonatal kitten with cleft palate gets special feedings through a tube at the Best...
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Four tips to help pets have a happy Fourth of July

Tips for keeping dogs and cats safe and happy this 4th of July. There are also eve...
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