Caring for Pets Stories

Senior mastiff who had a difficult past as a breeder dog with little human contact or care is rescued. Best Friends helps network to find him a home.

A new ‘job' -- playing treibball -- brings out the best in a special dog, keeping his mind and body active.

Kitten survives distemper. She has cerebellar hypoplasia, a neurological condition that makes walking difficult, but is a happy, playful cat now.

Antisocial, reclusive, seemingly unfriendly shelter cat starts to come out of her shell once she gets a job to do.

Dog with severe allergies, and really itchy skin, gets treatment - allergy meds, medicated baths and immunotherapy shots - and is feeling better.

Lab mix was found living in a storm drain with her puppies. This shy dog came to Best Friends where people loved her and she learned to trust them.

Tortoiseshell cat with neurological challenges due to a head injury is super sweet and loves life. Her symptoms are improving, too.

Injured four-week-old baby kitten, weighing less than a pound, has surgery at Best Friends Kitten Nursery for a mouth wound (hole in his chin).

Dog who loves kids is so happy to participate in the Best Friends Kids Camp, where she gets to be the center of attention.

Stray cat had a leg injury that required amputation and has FIV, but this three-legged cat doesn't let either make him any less affectionate.

Best Friends intern enjoys her time at the Sanctuary helping horses. The experience reaffirms her love of the human-horse bond.

Dog is a surrogate mother to six puppies. After her selfless service, she gets help with socialization with adult dogs since she displays reactivity.

Big Rottweiler may have a tough exterior, but he's helping people to look past that by showing them just how loving and lovable he is.

Best Friends adoption center in Salt Lake City finds perfect home for pit bull with another pit mix friend. They love playing with one another.

Once-stray kitty (aka a community cat) comes to the Sanctuary in bad shape, but he's since rallied. He's indeed a fighter yet a picky eater.