Caring for Pets Stories

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Once-stray cat is a fighter yet a picky eater

Once-stray kitty (aka a community cat) comes to the Sanctuary in bad shape, but he...
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American bulldog gets moving to overcome obesity

Overweight American bulldog receives medication for his thyroid condition and lose...
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True companions

Cooper and Adam, two cats with feline leukemia, stay strong together.
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Puppy distemper outbreak avoided

A Best Friends grant helps save puppies at Panhandle Animal Shelter (PAS), which s...
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Beagle, cocker spaniel and Maltese friend trio

Beagle, cocker spaniel and Maltese make up a dynamic canine friend trio. They enjo...
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Wild cottontail bunny turns out not to be

Cottontail look-alike proves he's no wild bunny. He is, in fact, a domestic rabbit...
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Free dog training from Pit Sisters

Pit Sisters offers free dog training. They hold mobile training sessions in Jackso...
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Self-destructive tail-chasing behavior in a cat

Self-destructive tail-chasing was a problem for one cat. Toys helped for while, bu...
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Turning hisses into purrs: Socializing wary cats

Volunteers in Los Angeles help distrustful and sometimes-difficult cats who are af...
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Drug-sniffing dog recovers from heartworm disease

Drug sniffing (detection) dog comes to the Sanctuary for treatment for heartworm d...
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Dog with eye problem gets needed help

After life-changing surgery to remove this eyes because of a severe dry eye condit...
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Veterinary laser therapy helps cat feel young again

Senior citizen cat suffering from aches and pains in his back is feeling his best ...
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Dog with lupus thrives at the Sanctuary

Treatment for autoimmune disease keeps lupus dog healthy and happy. He is taking m...
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A feline southpaw (aka, a left-handed cat)

Left-handed, declawed cat who used to swat at people gets training to learn to use...
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Hound mix in need gets help finding home

Best Friends makes a special connection for a special dog who recovered from heart...
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