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Kitten survives distemper. She has cerebellar hypoplasia, a neurological condition that makes walking difficult, but is a happy, playful cat now.

Antisocial, reclusive, seemingly unfriendly shelter cat starts to come out of her shell once she gets a job to do.

Wild pelican bird receives emergency help at the Sanctuary after becoming entangled in fishing wire along the Colorado River.

A new ‘job' -- playing treibball -- brings out the best in a special dog, keeping his mind and body active.

Dog with severe allergies, and really itchy skin, gets treatment - allergy meds, medicated baths and immunotherapy shots - and is feeling better.

Best Friends and Urban Outfitters help kittens and cats find homes during special one-day adoption event at eight stores in and around New York City.

Beverly Hills pet stores will no longer be allowed to sell dogs, cats or rabbits from mills. Pets must come from shelters or rescue groups.

Best Friends exposes the myths behind one of the pet industry's most dangerous fads -- the teacup puppy for sale.

Orphaned baby American kestrels (raptors) will gain strength at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary before they will be released back into the wild.

New Best Friends dog and cat adoption facility in New York City will officially open in 2016 in the heart of Manhattan in SoHo.

Best Friends helps a Davis County Animal Care and Control, Utah animal shelter, save more dogs and cats than ever before.

Tortoiseshell cat with neurological challenges due to a head injury is super sweet and loves life. Her symptoms are improving, too.

Lab mix was found living in a storm drain with her puppies. This shy dog came to Best Friends where people loved her and she learned to trust them.

Skye terrier mix, who is a senior and has Cushing's disease (condition in which the adrenal glands produce too much of certain hormones), is adopted.

Injured four-week-old baby kitten, weighing less than a pound, has surgery at Best Friends Kitten Nursery for a mouth wound (hole in his chin).