Caring for Pets Stories

Rabbit at the Sanctuary decides that he loves Hanukkah, especially the eight days of presents, and really enjoys playing with a stuffed dreidel.

Twinkle the Chihuahua was rescued from a Nebraska puppy mill. She was scared of the world and people after her rescue but has made fantastic progress.

Horses are saved from slaughter when the last remaining slaughterhouse in the United States located in Illinois is forced to close down.

Volunteers at the Best Friends rescue site in Pahrump, Nevada, enjoy a Thanksgiving feast that includes an Unturkey with all the fixings.

With their pack leader, group of dogs from hoarding situation come to the Sanctuary. Though the pack leader is the smallest dog, she's in charge.

But not injured! Gentry doesn't like to think of himself as injured.

Cal Ferguson donated to build Casa de CalMar for feline leukemia positive cats in honor of his late wife. We remember him in this tribute.

The parrots at Best Friends, including one cockatoo in particular, love their new outdoor bird aviary. It is a great enrichment for them.

The Bunny House at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary is expanding to include a dedicated rabbit medical clinic.

Funny African Gray parrot loves to make people laugh by saying silly things -- in context! This bird is one smart animal.

Polydactyl cat rescued from a feline hoarding situation in Pahrump, Nevada, has mellowed out and now wants to cuddle and love on people.

Simon the cat, who was rescued from a hoarding situation, used to drag his hindquarters around, but now he can walk!

Special-needs pig with arthritis, who is a bit of a diva and princess, surprises her caregiver while they are out on a walk.

Little dog saved from Nebraska puppy mill and now adopted into a home is making great progress in learning to trust and be comfortable around people.

Parrots with trimmed wings (so they can't fly away) are enjoying enrichment time outside. The cockatoos perch in and prune trees.