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Horse, Goat and Sheep Stories
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New friends help shy donkey duo expand horizons
An adorably fluffy mother-and-son donkey pair found solid footing at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary with the help of a mellow mule named Lucky.
New friend helps them fit in
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The courageous journey of a quirky, resilient horse
From injured foal to happy horse, Bug’s story is one for the books. Now she’s snug as a bug in her new home in Canada.
It was fate
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Celebrating animal moms and ‘aunties' at Best Friends
A piggy big sis, doting mares, a stuffed animal owl: These are a few special ‘bonus moms' we’re celebrating at Best Friends.
Motherhood transcends species
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A mustang’s breakthrough
Byron was born in the wild, and today he’s learning the ropes to become a solid riding partner.
He's now a riding partner
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14-hour rescue of a stranded mama horse and baby
When rising water levels at Lake Powell marooned a mare and her filly, it took teamwork and ingenuity to get them to safety.
Read about their rescue plans A, B, and C
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First frolicking foals born at Best Friends
Best Friends Animal Sanctuary just welcomed a trio of tiny trotters, and everyone is falling in love.
Meet the babies
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Three rescue horses just had babies
For the first time in Best Friends Animal Sanctuary history, foals were born at Horse Haven.
Watch the video
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Second chance for 33 neglected pasture pets
When a pasture full of neglected horses and other hooved animals needed a safe place to go, they found care and comfort at Best Friends.
Read how they're doing now
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Curly-coated horse gets a personal trainer
Curly Sue was having trouble standing up after she lay down, but with a volunteer to help her gain strength, she’s back on her feet.
Making exercise fun
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Orphaned lamb is beloved black sheep of the family
Things looked grim for Emmett when he lost his mother shortly after he was born, but with his new family flock, this lamb is thriving.
From bottle baby to adolescent
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U.S Forest Service mule coasts into retirement
Willow worked for two decades, and now she’s soaking up the sweet life without responsibilities and loving it.
Retirement suits her well
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Baby goats? Yes, please!
Meet the Neely, Ziggy and PJ, the newest adorable 'kids' at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
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Watch baby goats kid around at Best Friends
One Sanctuary newcomer became four when Fleury the goat had her babies, and they are cute as can be.
Baby goats? Yes please!
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Book review: ‘The Ride of Her Life: The True Story of a Woman, Her Horse, and Their Last Chance Journey Across America’
A Maine farmer, running out of luck and time, sets out to see the Pacific Ocean with her two best friends: her horse and terrier.
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Wild mustang mares and foals make Best Friends their winter rest stop
The Sanctuary is a safe and comfortable spot where mares and foals can rest on their way to new lives.
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