Caring for Pets Stories

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Funny stories about a strong-willed cat, mischievous rabbit and rambunctious kittens

Here are three true stories from Best Friends about a ornery cat, obnoxious rabbit...
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Cats positive for feline leukemia adopted together

Two special-needs cats positive for the feline leukemia (FeLV) virus are adopted. ...
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Avian veterinarian volunteers her time to help parrots

Avian veterinarian Dr. Margaret Fordham volunteers at the Sanctuary, performing su...
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Muzzle training helps dog overcome reactivity

Reactive and dog aggressive dog receives muzzle training to help her become more a...
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Parvo puppy recovers

Stray Lab puppy and her littermates come to Best Friends. Pup had parvo and intest...
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Vicktory dogs make friends with various species of animals

Vicktory dogs Oscar and Squeaker meet new friends, including a vet tech and parrot...
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Funny animal stories

Read adorable and hilarious true animal stories of an African gray parrot who talk...
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King of the road

Wagner was once a "shy guy" now he's ready to roll! Find out what h...
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Dog absolutely loves toys and sleepovers

Jude the dog is a happy and grateful dog. He is thrilled with all the toys and goi...
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Caring for parrots rescued from a bird mill

Former Best Friends intern uses what she learned about birds to help care for and ...
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Mickey Rourke gives a parrot a second chance

Mickey Rourke adopts a lesser sulfur-crested cockatoo from Best Friends Animal San...
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Starting a parrot rescue

Inspired by the How to Start an Animal Sanctuary workshop, Ann Brooks of Asheville...
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Abused dog with a fighting spirit bounces back

Pregnant dog was severely abused, shot in the head and left to fend for herself. S...
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Dog who needed just the right person is adopted

Dog who can be picky about people he accepts and has other behavioral challenges (...
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Shetland pony and mini horse at the Sanctuary

Shetland pony and mini horse are fun, mischievous, delightful to be around, and lo...
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