Caring for Pets Stories

A unique rabbit with dazzling blue eyes comes to the Sanctuary from an animal shelter in California when her time was just about up.

Severe macaw gets sad after his family isn't able to spend as much time with him and starts feather picking. Parrot comes to the Sanctuary for help.

Domestic bunny who survived a fire (he had been under a wood pile that was set ablaze) receives intensive medical treatment and is now being adopted.

Spring is here, and the pigs at the sanctuary are running themselves ragged with mischief.

A very shy dog, who had multiple litters of puppies before ending up in the shelter as a stray, is finally adopted into a loving home.

Two educational bunnies visit a preschool and kindergarten class to teach the kids about bunny care and responsible pet ownership.

Sweet, gentle horse with an eye tumor is at the Sanctuary and will get specialized veterinary treatment.

Cat with entropion, an eyelid condition in which the lashes roll underneath and press against the eye, is feeling better after surgery.

Former feral cat sounds exactly like a bird -- perhaps a pigeon or a dove. This guy has mellowed a lot since his early days as a feral kitty.

Dog is in heart failure so was put in hospice care, but she's rallied and is living life to the fullest, hiking and playing. Vets are baffled.

Senegal parrot who was injured after getting caught in a ceiling fan comes to Best Friends. She is doing much better and is feeling less anxious.

Two umbrella cockatoos come to the Sanctuary from an overwhelmed bird rescue in Denver, Colorado. These parrots have personality plus!

Billy the feral cat ends up at an animal shelter, and is in great danger of being killed. However, his fate changes for the better. Read his story.

Doberman dog is rescued after wandering into a Lebanon basement looking for food. He was in danger of being killed.

Three great horned owls at the Sanctuary get brand-new aviary. The aviary has nice 360-degree views and AstroTurf-covered ramps and perches.