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Calling the bluff

Captain the parrot takes a shortcut in his training and goes to the head of the class.
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Baby bunnies saved after being abandoned on a golf course

A rescue group saves four baby bunnies who were abandoned on a golf course in Las Vegas, Nevada. A year later, the woman who rescued them adopts them.
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Pig from hoarding situation learns to trust

Pepe the pig came from a hoarding situation and didn't have much socialization. Gradually, he learns to trust people and accept love and affection.
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Phyllis Smith of 'The Office' TV show fame visits Best Friends Animal Sanctuary

"The Office" actress Phyllis Smith makes a trip to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary with her mom.
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Neko Case's support of Best Friends and the animals

Neko Case spreads the message about homeless animals and Best Friends Animal Society's work at her recent performance in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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Achieving no-kill in Chicago for companion animals

Best Friends sponsors study to determine areas of greatest need with regards to companion animals in Chicago with the goal of achieving no-kill.
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The art of healing

All it takes is the skill of a great vet, the attention of loving caregivers and the friendship of another bird.
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Animal activist, artist and M*A*S*H star Loretta Swit

M*A*S*H star Loretta Swit, who is an actor, animal activist and an artist, visits Best Friends Animal Sanctuary to display her artwork.
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Restless Arabian horse gets training

Arabian horse Amir has gotten more restless since losing his mom. Trainers at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary work with him to channel his energy.
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Pig play area provides space for rooting

The new pig play, exercise and enrichment area at Best Friends provides space for pigs to root to their hearts' content.
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Pekingese rescued from puppy mill adopted

Pekingese rescued from West Virginia puppy mill has special needs, including lack of socialization and medical challenges.
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Learning to love again

And what better place to take lessons than at the Parrot Garden?
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Anxious, high-strung horse makes great progress with training and TLC

With love, patience and training from Best Friends staff, high-strung horse, who startled very easily, makes great progress.
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'They picked me!'

Bashful bird pair make a very wise choice.
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It can be a scary world

Redwing the horse is learning to overcome her fears with a little help from her friends.
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Best Friends Animal Society - Save Them All

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

Best Friends, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (tax ID# 23-7147797), operates the nation’s largest sanctuary for homeless animals and provides adoption, spay/neuter, and educational programs.

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