Caring for Pets Stories

Pig comes to the Sanctuary in need to medical care for arthritis and painful tusks and feet. Now that he's feeling better, he's getting braver.

Zander the dog was hit by a car, which left him with a broken his pelvis and femur. After he healed, he developed a hip problem that required surgery.

Military macaw who used to be a breeding parrot and was leery of people receives training, including how to step up, and socialization.

Handsome Dan the Vicktory dog, a former Michael Vick fighting dog, is not motivated by treats, but he does love something strange: ice chips or cubes!

Despite challenges, Mabel the beagle who was rescued from life as a breeder dog in a Virginia puppy mill is thriving in her new home in New Jersey.

Little Red, who was rescued in the NFL player Michael Vick dog fighting bust, and the other Vicktory dogs get training in how to patiently wait.

What works to get the smell of skunk off of dogs? Best Friends has a solution that helped two stray dogs who were sprayed and really stunk!

A hyacinth and Major Mitchell's cockatoo arrive when their family can no longer care for them. These large parrots also have huge personalities.

Nevada district attorney files animal cruelty charges against FLOCK, the desert compound where conditions were so bad that 800+ cats needed rescue by Best Friends.

Many of the former Michael Vick dogs are having a blast playing in the pool. Some, however, are suspect of these big toys.

Pat and Larry Donoho gave Little Larry who was a blind, deaf and diabetic long-haired Chihuahua a wonderful hospice home.

Riley the horse, who had a bad cut on her back hind leg. is going to Wyoming so Dr. Ted Vlahos can perform surgery and fit her with a prosthetic leg.

Model pit bull dog who is relaxed and laid-back moves in next to the former Mike Vick dogs (aka Vicktory dogs). He is proving to be a great neighbor.

Jin Shin Jyutsu practitioner works with animals to help them release pain and promote healing. She's recently been working with the Vicktory dogs.

Overweight pig comes to Best Friends for help. She is now on a healthy diet that will help get her weight under control.