Caring for Pets Stories

Stray ill canine is rescued and then receives treatment for parasites, tapeworms, ticks, mange, and a low platelet count.

Tiny dachshund (aka wiener dog) with severe injuries receives intensive treatment and care at Best Friends for a deep and painful back wound.

Two sweet and gentle pit bull terriers are adopted by one family at the NKLA Super Adoption event.

Two stray and feral puppies are found roaming around a lake and are brought to Best Friends for help and socializing.

Kitten attacked by another animal comes to Best Friends for care and treatment for bite wounds on her neck.

Rescued stray pig first goes to Ironwood Pig Sanctuary in Arizona and then comes to Best Friends, where he is excelling at clicker training.

Cat who is partially paralyzed, with back legs that don't work quite right, gets help and care at Best Friends.

Dog receives treatment for autoimmune disorder as well as anxiety at Best Friends.

Senior dog, who had a very serious tooth infection that led to complications, gets a second chance at life when a retired couple adopts him.

Tabby cat suffered a severe tail-pull injury that left her with nerve damage, and her bladder muscles atrophied, but daily walks are helping her.

Dianna Stearns, professional dog trainer and president and co-founder of the American Treibball Association, volunteers with Sanctuary dogs.

Akita mix dog rescues his best dog friend from danger. Hero dog then gets training help so he can be adopted, too.

Cat who has tremors and hearing difficulties gets medication and comforting to feel better.

Rescued as part of the Missouri 500 dogfighting bust, Joy is a joy. She needs to be an only dog in her adoptive home since she has babesiosis.

Foundation Against Companion-Animal Euthanasia takes in owner-surrendered cats from Indianapolis Animal Care and Control with treatable problems.