Caring for Pets Stories

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Why two pigs are better than one

Pigs are happier, healthier and better behaved with people when they live in pairs...
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Why the car is a shy dog’s best friend

Car rides help a shy dog relax and overcome her nervousness. She enjoys watching t...
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Love for a dog with cancer

Dog with skin cancer, squamous cell carcinoma on his underside and melanoma on his...
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Senior cat with cerebellar hypoplasia gets another chance at happily-ever-after

Senior cat with cerebellar hypoplasia (CH) is wobbly when he walks, but that doesn...
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A haven for pet rabbits

The Bunny House at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary is a haven for pet rabbits, cute ...
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Helping a scared dog who missed out on puppy socialization

Dog missed critical socialization period (between 3 to 16 weeks of age), but her a...
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Saving abandoned bunnies in Las Vegas

Animal rescue groups come together to save hundreds of abandoned domestic bunnies ...
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Kidney damage can’t stop a young cat from soaking up lots of love

Young cat's kidneys were failing perhaps due to ingesting antifreeze, eating toxic...
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How to teach a dog to be calm with a daily routine

Caregivers and behavior consultants help one rambunctious, excitable dog calm down...
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Treatment gives cat the kittenhood she nearly missed

Kitten with a chronic upset stomach receives treatment for a parasitic infection a...
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How to bring out the sparkle in an introverted cat

Amberly the cat is introverted, which can make finding an adopter more difficult, ...
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Cat World at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary

Homeless cats receive individualized and specialized care and accommodations at Be...
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A paradise for pigs at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary

Potbellied pigs live happily in groups, eat nutritious food, and receive top-notch...
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Dogtown at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary

Homeless dogs get individualized medical care, training, socialization and enrichm...
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Take an adoptable dog for a hike

Adventure Buddies program at Best Friends Pet Adoption and Spay/Neuter Center in L...
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