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Patience pays off for a tween that fell in love with a bunny at Best Friends, but this happy ending is double the fun!

One year after Vera and her friends arrived at Dogtown from a hoarding situation they are learning to trust and start loving life.

Wagner was once a "shy guy" now he's ready to roll! Find out what helped transform this special Dogtown cutie.

This biggest loser is one of the biggest winners at Cat World.

Wolfi is remembered for the love he shared.

Jude the dog is a happy and grateful dog. He is thrilled with all the toys and going on sleepovers with people.

Former Best Friends intern uses what she learned about birds to help care for and socialize parrots rescued from a bird mill in Tennessee.

Inspired by the How to Start an Animal Sanctuary workshop, Ann Brooks of Asheville, North Carolina, starts a parrot rescue called Phoenix Landing.

Two parrots -- an Amazon and an African gray -- find homes quickly and are now living happily ever after with their new families. Read their stories.

Mickey Rourke adopts a lesser sulfur-crested cockatoo from Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. Read about his visit to adopt this parrot.

Pregnant dog was severely abused, shot in the head and left to fend for herself. She was rescued and came to Best Friends for treatment and care.

Paul Mitchell Schools students volunteer at the Sanctuary with the animals. They also hold a cut-a-thon to raise money for homeless pets.

Dog who can be picky about people he accepts and has other behavioral challenges (lunging) is adopted into the perfect home.

Shetland pony and mini horse are fun, mischievous, delightful to be around, and love treats. They have recently come to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.

Kitten rescued from under dumpster has a problem with her back legs and can't walk. With physical therapy and play, she is making great improvements.