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Salt Lake County Animal Services offers Canine Good Citizen training and testing for pit bull dogs

Three pit bull dogs recently passed the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test at Salt Lake County Animal Services. Learn more about the training program.
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Adopting two kittens positive for the feline immunodeficiency virus

Sweet story of two men who adopt two kittens with the feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) from Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.
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Cartoonist Berkeley Breathed writes novel inspired by Michael Vick dog

Photo of Vick dog inspires cartoonist Berkeley Breathed to write novel "Flawed Dogs: The Shocking Raid on Westminster."
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Cherry the Vicktory dog is adopted

Taken from Michael Vick's dogfighting ring, Cherry the Vicktory dog goes on to a new life and is adopted into a family.
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The mile-high kitties

It’s time for the Best Friends’ rafter cats to come down to earth.
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Patricia’s Kittens

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Best Friends intern is a pig whisperer

Best Friends intern has a very special knack for helping an extremely shy pig with socialization. Danielle Grimm is a pig whisperer.
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A story of luck and kindness

Three pups who almost perished in the desert find love and happiness at Best Friends.
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Can't get enough 'DogTown'?

Nat Geo 'DogTown' season three DVD set, companion book, and computer game set for release in October.
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Winning a free trip to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary

Rhonda Crunican wins all-expense paid trip to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary as part of Best Friends Summer Raffle Drawing. Other winners listed in article.
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Moluccan cockatoo charms her way to being adopted

An over-the-top charming and loving Moluccan cockatoo is adopted by the perfect family.
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Here comes the judge

Once a judge, Colleen has turned her attention and love to the animals at Best Friends.
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Rehabilitating marmot sick from rat poison

Marmot who ingested mice who had eaten rat poison is being rehabilitated at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.
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From rags to riches

Originally found in a parking lot in need of some serious help, Gardner is now living the good life.
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Miracle bunny

Oscar overcomes severe adversity and rises above, making friends with everyone he meets.
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Best Friends Animal Society - Save Them All

We will reach no-kill in this country in 2025.

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