Caring for Pets Stories

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Puppy-like senior dog learning manners

Senior dog is definitely young and heart and, in fact, acts like a puppy, but he i...
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Chihuahua mix conquers fear

Rescued special-needs Chihuahua (spinal injury has left him incontinent) comes to ...
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Moody cat? Maybe, but that’s what his adopter loves about him

Headstrong cat with a bit of an attitude finds the perfect home where he can be hi...
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Curing a cocker spaniel mix

A cocker spaniel mix feels much better after receiving treatment for heartworms an...
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Rescued kitten presses the “play” button on life

Kitten who was rescued receives medical treatment, including having his infected t...
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Therapy dog gives veteran the courage to heal

Air Force veteran conquers post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with help of serv...
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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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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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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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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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