Caring for Pets Stories

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Alfie the dog who survived parvo and distemper returns to Best Friends

Alfie the dog who survived parvo and distemper as a puppy has made amazing progres...
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Therapy cat spreads happiness

Diabetic cat is adopted and becomes a therapy cat with Pets on Wheels of Maryland....
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Hound dog abandoned in Zion Canyon survives

Abandoned hound dog found in Zion Canyon comes to Best Friends. She is receiving l...
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Dog and cat fosters save the day

Foster homes for dogs and cats save pets' lives in a tangible way by freeing up sp...
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Adopted black Lab puppy trains to be a therapy dog

Couple from Nebraska adopt a black Lab puppy from Best Friends. After training and...
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Perfect parrot despite imperfections

Blue and gold macaw parrot is perfect despite her birth defects: feet problems, ma...
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Ironwood five: Helping pigs from an Arizona sanctuary

Best Friends takes five pigs from Ironwood Pig Sanctuary, which was running at cap...
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Vicktory dog's future just got brighter

Rescued in the Michael Vick dogfighting bust, Ray the Vicktory dog passes his Cani...
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Shelter dog training workshop

Dog trainer holds special workshop for shelters and rescues in Texas on how to pre...
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Shy dog from dogfighting bust makes a friend

Shy dog from a dogfighting bust in Tennessee makes a dog friend, who is confident ...
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Taking cats for stroller rides

Cats at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary enjoy stroller rides, which provide great en...
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New and improved area for pigs at the Sanctuary

Renovation of Marshall's Piggy Paradise is complete, making area more functional a...
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Helping a reactive black Labrador retriever mix

Humane Society of Blue Ridge gets help from Best Friends and Cold Nose College wit...
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Jumpy and ‘mouthy’ dog gets centered

Dog has behavioral issues due to her energy - mainly jumping and mouthing. She rec...
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Helping a domestic turkey on the highway

Domestic turkey is rescued after being found wandering along a busy highway in the...
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