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All Stories Features Julie's Blog Videos Magazine Faces of No-Kill
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Funny talk

There is something about the relationship we have with our pets that brings out th...
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Vicktory dogs Georgia and Little Red pass their Canine Good Citizen test

Former Michael Vick dogs Georgia and Little Red complete dog training and then pas...
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After the storm

Best Friends' New York programs is coordinating with local rescues, shelters and v...
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Hurricane Irene: Best Friends New York team prepares to help

UPDATE: Thankfully, the worst seems to be over. Our thoughts are with everyone who...
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A place of respect and solace

Angels Rest at Best Friends Sanctuary is a place of respect and solace for our dec...
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Teacup pig grows big -- to over 200 pounds

Pig who was supposed to be teacup sized is relinquished by his family. He currentl...
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Double the celebration when two pigs are adopted

Two pigs from Best Friends Animal Sanctuary have been adopted as pets. Pig adoptio...
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Potbellied pigs as pets

What is it like to have a potbellied pig as a pet? Read about a day in the life of...
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Senior horse, though unrideable, becomes perfect pasture pal

Family adopts a second senior horse who is no longer rideable but is a perfect fri...
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Adoption event spotlights awesomeness of black pets

Sadly, black dogs and cats have a tougher time getting adopted because of bias aga...
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Adopting FIV cats (and correcting FIV myths and rumors in the process)

One man fosters and then adopts FIV cats, and in the process becomes an advocate f...
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Best Friends proposes to operate a lifesaving center in Los Angeles

Best Friends submits proposal to operate a lifesaving, high-volume adoption and sp...
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Volunteer from Hong Kong visits the Sanctuary

Animal lover and artist Courtney Link makes an unbelievable trek half way around t...
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Pahrump rescue cats assimilating into Cat World

The Pahrump rescue cats, from the Great Kitty Rescue in Nevada, are being assimila...
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Think different: Here's to the crazy ones

Thinking differently is the lifeblood of the no-kill movement.
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