Caring for Pets Stories

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Akita-mastiff mix is a hero dog

Akita mix dog rescues his best dog friend from danger. Hero dog then gets training...
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Helping special cat find stability

Cat who has tremors and hearing difficulties gets medication and comforting to fee...
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Survivor of the Missouri 500 dog fighting bust finds true joy at the Sanctuary

Rescued as part of the Missouri 500 dogfighting bust, Joy is a joy. She needs to b...
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Animal rescue grant gives shelter cats a second chance

Foundation Against Companion-Animal Euthanasia takes in owner-surrendered cats fro...
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A New Yorker’s summer camp experience in Angel Canyon

Actor and author, who is an advocate for handicapped pets and animals with special...
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Special cat knows how to socialize kittens and win people’s hearts

Male adult mentor cat befriends and helps socialize kittens.
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Emergency surgery saves a cat’s life

Sick pregnant cat has lifesaving surgery at Best Friends Los Angeles. Though her k...
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Lifestyle change for a cat with three legs

Stray cat with injured leg that needs to be amputated comes to Best Friends for he...
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Rockwall Pets helps shelter pups

Animal rescue group Rockwall Pets receives Best Friends Animal Society grant to he...
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Pit bull terrier mix handles an embarassing problem with grace and dignity

Special-needs pitbull highlights how disabled animals for adoption can bring joy t...
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Military macaw gets relief for sore feet

Macaw gets relief for his sore feet by hanging out in a parrot tent.
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Special treatment helps a sweet kitty with cat asthma

Formerly a stray, kitty with feline leukemia suffers from chronic asthma but is re...
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The CFO’s office cat

Corporate office cats, who are also adoptable, add an important element to busines...
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Training prevents a terrified puppy from growing up into a scared dog

Young pup is clicker trained to help her learn to manage her anxiety and fear and ...
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Ducorp’s cockatoo gets royal send-off

Famous cockatoo, who has feather picking problem, finds a forever home.
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