Caring for Pets Stories

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Senior cat conquers life-threatening illness and meets someone special

Senior cat, who is 15 years old, is diagnosed with kidney disease that is now bein...
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How a handful of animal lovers changed the world for homeless pets

On 35th anniversary of founding of Best Friends, Francis Battista reviews how the ...
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Thanks to babyproofing, this fragile cat doesn’t have to live in a bubble

Cat with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, a genetic fragile skin condition, has a baby-proo...
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People thought this cute little dog was mean, but he was just afraid of everyone

People thought this reactive little dog was mean when he barked, lunged and bit, b...
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Woman follows her heart (and a rescued dog) to her dream job.

After completing an internship at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, woman follows her...
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Dog saved from fighting ring teaches important lessons

Pit bull terrier mix dog rescued from a fighting ring is now loving life and letti...
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Neglected cat's transformation is completely amazing

Neglected cat, with sarcoptic mange and dental disease, gets medical treatment and...
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Chow mix goes from guard dog to teddy bear

Chow, who used to be a guard dog, receives training to overcome food- and resource...
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Love and expert care: Saving puppies with distemper

Puppies with distemper, a serious, contagious viral disease, are saved with intens...
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A day in the life of a potbellied pig caregiver

Interview with pig caregiver Rosalie Wind in which she discusses the myth of the t...
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Sharing office space with dogs

The benefits of being an office dog at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary are numerous....
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How a foster home is helping a cat with pica

Cat with pica disorder, which causes him to eat non-food items like trash bags, tw...
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Dog field trips in Edinburg, Texas

Palm Valley Animal Center's new Tails Around Town program allows people to take ad...
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Nine things to know about heartworm disease

Here are the facts you need to know about heartworm in dogs, including it's preven...
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Saving a cat caught in a trap

Cat caught in a trap was hurt badly. Her front feet were becoming infected, so the...
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