Caring for Pets Stories

Lance the Vicktory dog (former Michael Vick dog) passes his Canine Good Citizen test and is adopted by a loving couple.

Phanty was very skittish when he was rescued off the streets, but now in living in a secure place, he has become a huge love bug.

Former racehorse had been neglected when he could no longer race. He was in bad shape and needed refeeding, but he is getting the help he needs.

Big white pit bull may look tough, but he has a kind and gentle personality. He is nicknamed Nanny Dog Bob because he is wonderful with kids.

Volunteer Brooke Alexander enjoys visiting Best Friends to volunteer with the pigs. She helps with socialization, care and cleaning.

Regional Center for Animal Control and Protection, Barn Cat Buddies, and Best Friends Animal Society collaborate to help cats from hoarding situation.

This is the story of a shy dog's journey to becoming less fearful of the world. She started life as a stray and didn't get crucial socialization.

Frighted and submissive dog suffering from mange and ehrlichiosis, a tick-borne disease, comes to Best Friends. Her future is looking a lot brighter now.

Rabbit, who lost the bunny she was bonded to, enjoys spending time in an office with the staff, and has made some Chihuahua friends.

Cat was becoming reserved and withdrawn while living in a communal cat setting, but now she is blossoming and becoming more confident as a lobby cat.

Tabby community cat recovers from medical crisis - he had a severe respiratory infection, his belly was swollen, and his blood glucose was too high.

Once an unwanted stray dog, Marshmallow was saved when a Good Samaritan found her living near a dumpster. Her life is much happier now.

Shy and neglected cats from a hoarding situation receive love and care, and learn life lessons about how people can be caring.

Athletic and smart German shepherd dog has a tough time finding a home because of all his energy, but he finally finds just the right adopter.

Jack Russell terrier suffered abuse damaged to her left eye, but after surgery she is pain free and is now living a happy life.