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Everything comes together in group effort to rescue ‘Octomom,' a feline leukemia positive mother cat, and her eight kittens.

Horse from a hoarding situation is extremely shy. She receives specialized behavioral help using Parelli Natural Horsemanship training program.

Lennox is a pit bull in Northern Ireland who was killed simply because of his breed. Read about the fight against breed discriminatory laws.

Litter of puppies come to Best Friends who are very energetic and rambunctious. One, in particular, is especially smart and in need of socialization.

Animal lovers in California can now order pet lover license plates, which will help fund low-price spays and neuters.

Best Friends offers $5,000 reward for info leading to an arrest and conviction of individual who put kitten in concrete in Colorado City, Arizona.

Back in Black 2 pet adoption event highlights black cats and dogs. Read heartwarming stories of pets who found forever homes.

Layla the Vicktory dog gets special (and maybe unusual) help, involving parrots and a ThunderShirt, to overcome her anxiety and fear.

Box turtle now lives with a whole family of her own kind.

Animal intern Heather Kierstead plays her ukulele for the parrots at Best Friends, and one bird in particular responds very positively to the music.

As part of their summer sandal sale, Lord & Taylor featured dogs and cats for adoption at their stores around the country.

One bird, now known as ‘The Todd,' was used as a research pigeon at a university. He and other lab birds are rescued and come to the Sanctuary.

The lion cut for cats, a grooming style that makes a cat look like a lion with shaved body fur and full head and tail fur, is great for warm weather.

Ellen the Vicktory dog, who was rescued from NFL player Michael Vick's fighting ring, passes on, but not without leaving a legacy of kindness behind.

Food puzzles for cats offer many benefits, including mental and physical stimulation and enrichment. Many cats love the challenge and rewards.