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Senior cat with a thyroid condition, kidney disease, high blood pressure, and an old hip fracture comes the the Sanctuary for extra TLC and medical treatment.

Large high-energy dog who seemed downright crazy with his rambunctious, mouthing, jumping behaviors gets successful targeted training and is adopted.

Single dog seeks family, but until then enjoys the good life.

Animal advocates, including Best Friends Animal Society, work together to overturn disastrous Maryland court ruling that deems pit bulls dangerous.

Stray German shepherd hit by a car sustains a broken femur that requires surgery. Various people step forward to help this special dog.

Medical building for cats at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary is remodeled and expanded, and now has a new name: Hope House.

Two canine tripod pals find love with a man and his dog.

Bonded pair of Timneh African grey parrots find a home together. Read their fun adoption story and about these birds as pets.

Chinchillas are originally from South America. Did you know they prefer cool temperatures? Read other cool chinchilla exotic pet facts in this story.

Castaway Critters Pet Rescue in Blairsville, Georgia, saves most at-risk shelter animals and transports them to rescue groups in the North.

IndyFeral, part of Foundation Against Companion-Animal Euthanasia, introduced the Feral Freedom program with Indianapolis Animal Care & Control.

Sharon Discorfano, a recent law school graduate, rewards herself with a visit to Best Friends and commits to being an advocate and voice for animals.

Study led by Best Friends and the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine examines effects of hoarding situations on dogs.

Barkworks, a puppy mill supplied pet store in Los Angeles, California, closes after peaceful demonstrations by animal advocates.

A cat who dislikes other cats so much that he will sometimes redirect his displeasure on people nearby is adopted by a loving couple.