Caring for Pets Stories

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Senior FIV-positive cat adopted into perfect home

Senior cat who is 15 years old and positive for the feline immunodeficiency virus ...
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Saving former racing greyhounds

Greyhound Adoption Center of El Cajon, California, saves more former racing greyho...
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Best Friends Kitten Nursery and foster homes helping baby kittens

The littlest baby kittens who are at risk are being saved by Best Friends Kitten N...
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Teaching a hesitant bird to step up

Cautious double yellow-headed Amazon parrot learns to trust people more and then s...
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Helping abused and fearful dog

Dog who was abused and scared comes to Best Friends for TLC, help, training and he...
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Rescued retriever mix takes life slowly

Down-on-her-luck retriever mix dog, who was shot and probably hit by a car, finds ...
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Volunteering with horses at the Sanctuary

Megan and Matt Claflin of Missouri have taken several volunteer trips to Best Frie...
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FeLV-positive cats get royal treatment

Six special felines who are positive for the feline leukemia virus, a disease that...
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Financial aid for kittens

Best Friends provides support for tiny felines in need.
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Distemper survivor dog's high-stepping stride

Dog survived distemper as a puppy, but is left with an unusual gait. His mobility ...
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Helping shelter dogs with issues through training and socialization program

Best Friends offers aid to Austin Pets Alive to help shelter dogs with behavioral ...
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Pit bull terrier service dog

Pit bull terrier, with a loving and calm demeanor, finds her calling as a therapy ...
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Canine Life and Social Skills (CLASS) dog training program

Two dogs learn important life skills at Canine Life and Social Skills (CLASS) dog ...
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Goat and pig play dates and enrichment

Piggy Paradise at Best Friends offers the perfect setting for goats and pigs to ha...
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Withdrawn dog experiences love and acceptance

Fifteen dogs come from a situation where their caregiver was overwhelmed and could...
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