Caring for Pets Stories

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This dog with behavior challenges may not be easy, but he's totally worth it

Pit bull terrier with behavior challenges, including problems getting along with o...
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Best Friends' new hotel is paradise for pets — and it's taking reservations

Best Friends Animal Society's hotel - the Roadhouse and Mercantile - is entirely p...
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Paralyzed Chihuahua can outrun everyone in his tiny wheelchair

Paralyzed Chihuahua uses tiny wheelchair for mobility. Named after Robert Johnson,...
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Four kittens survive a severe, contagious illness, thanks to incredible first-time foster mom

Can kittens survive panleukopenia (also known as feline distemper)? Read about kit...
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High-energy dog meets his match

High-energy, rambunctious dog meets his perfect match: an active adopter who takes...
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If you want to help a shelter dog, take one home for a sleepover

Slumber Buddies program at the NKLA Pet Adoption Center in Los Angeles allows peop...
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Couple with soft spot for overlooked pets adopts the perfect pair of cats with special needs

Two kitties with the feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) are rescued and then find...
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Dog with collapsed trachea can’t walk on a leash, so he rides in a special cart instead

Dog with collapsed trachea can't wear a collar or harness to go for walks since it...
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After heartworm disease and a severe injury that cost him his leg, this gentle dog finally found the sweet life

Dog came from LifeLine Animal Project to Best Friends in Atlanta to get heartworm ...
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Hercules the therapy cat goes from zero to hero to help Alzheimer's patients

Registered as a therapy animal by Pet Partners, a cat, who was once homeless in a ...
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Abandoned to loved: Sibling dogs with neurological issues find joy every day

Two sibling dogs with a rare neurological condition are wobbly on their feet, but ...
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Woman steps in to save dog from being killed, even though she'd never met him

Woman helps save on dog on the shelter euthanasia list from being killed. He had a...
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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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