Caring for Pets Stories

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Clicker training a smart pig

Rescued stray pig first goes to Ironwood Pig Sanctuary in Arizona and then comes t...
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No holding back this partially paralyzed cat

Cat who is partially paralyzed, with back legs that don't work quite right, gets h...
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Neither canine lupus nor anxiety can get this dog down

Dog receives treatment for autoimmune disorder as well as anxiety at Best Friends.
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Senior special needs dog brings joy to retired couple

Senior dog, who had a very serious tooth infection that led to complications, gets...
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Physical therapy helps with cat tail injury recovery

Tabby cat suffered a severe tail-pull injury that left her with nerve damage, and ...
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Having a ball with treibball for dogs

Dianna Stearns, professional dog trainer and president and co-founder of the Ameri...
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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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