Caring for Pets Stories

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Separation anxiety no match for this hound’s happiness

Hound and terrier mix dog suffers from separation anxiety, but he is improving and...
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Skittish cat turns positively sweet

When he first came to the Sanctuary, this feline was extremely afraid of people, b...
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Sweet pit bull terrier is made for the shade

White pit bull dog has medical issues, allergies and sensitivity to the sun. Poor ...
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Cat questions and answers: Learn from the experts

Read a questions and answers about felines at the Best Friends LA adoption center....
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Siamese kittens with unusual challenges get leg up in life

Two Siamese baby kittens were born with a genetic defect -- twisted legs -- but th...
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Welcoming new dogs to Dogtown

Best Friends welcomes three new dogs - a Lab and chow mix, a second Lab, and a pit...
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Clicker training a Flemish giant rabbit

A 12-pound rescued Flemish giant rabbit (quite large for a bunny!) comes to Best F...
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Dachshund recuperation: See photos of wiener dog’s recovery

See photos of a wiener dog's treatment and recovery from back and throat injuries....
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Wild Blue Animal Rescue and Sanctuary: No More Homeless Pets Network spotlight

Family adopts special-needs cat who turns out to be the perfect therapy pet and fr...
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A new job for a blind and deaf dog

Blindness and deafness don't hold senior dog back from becoming a therapy animal.
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Feline road warriors: Traveling with cats in an RV

Three adopted cats show that traveling cross country in a motorhome with felines i...
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How to tame a wild horse with the right doses of love and expertise

Story of a feral horse who came to Best Friends Sanctuary for training and taming.
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Scared cat lets go of her fears and lands a forever home

Abandoned, unhealthy kitty, with aggressive behavior issues, receives help and tra...
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Leg problems? They’re no longer a problem for this Chihuahua mix

A small dog receives treatment, surgery and physical therapy, for her luxating pat...
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Cat's wheelchair gives him the freedom to run

Cat with feline cerebellar hypoplasia (CH), a neurological condition, gets a cool ...
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