Caring for Pets Stories

Sara had only had dogs, but an orange cat named Louis is showing her how much fun it can be to share a home with a cat.

After a zoo in Puerto Rico closed, hundreds of animals needed new places to live — and help getting there.

Dolly Jean was too thin and had a belly full of worms when she came to Best Friends, but now she’s thriving.

Cats and kittens get veterinary care and visits from Best Friends staff and volunteers to help them into the next phase of their lives.

Faces of no-kill: Sweet Baby James could hardly even crawl when he first came to the Sanctuary, but today he’s stronger and in a home of his own.

Faces of no-kill: Sam came to Best Friends with a serious injury, but with help from the veterinary team, he was on the mend in no time.

When rising water levels at Lake Powell marooned a mare and her filly, it took teamwork and ingenuity to get them to safety.

Johnny was unresponsive when he arrived at Best Friends, but now he’s either playing or cuddling with his feline BFF.

Life for Precious hasn’t always been easy or kind, but she never fails to find something to purr about.

Elle no longer has a front leg, but that doesn’t stop her from living life to the fullest.

Shenzi and Bonsai survived two life-threatening diseases, and now they’re finally getting to enjoy puppyhood.

An energetic puppy with a broken leg receives crate rest and lots of love in her foster home.

There is nothing Maryanne Pagonis wouldn’t do for her beloved dog Rosie — nor for Best Friends for bringing the two of them together.

Tinker Toy came to Best Friends with chronic fractures in both front legs, but today she’s all play and love.

Savannah was shy and had a bad skin condition — two issues that only strengthened a couple’s resolve to help her.