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Iraqi dogs brought to Michigan after soldier's death

Soldier Peter Neesley befriends and cares for two stray dogs in Iraq, and after his death, his family brings the dogs home to Michigan.
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Turning terrified cats into house cats with gentle, persistent persuasion

Best Friends helps with failed sanctuary in Pahrump, Nevada, and develops protocol to socialize scared cats into house cats using gentle persuasion.
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Family adopts second rabbit after introductions go well

With the hope of finding a second rabbit to adopt, family brings their rabbit to meet another rabbit. After a rocky start, the meeting goes well.
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Volunteer's eventful vacation to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary

Jim Shields and his wife, who run Grateful Dogs Rescue in San Francisco, volunteer at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary despite Jim's broken wrist mishap.
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‘DogTown’ series on National Geographic to return this summer

National Geographic Channel (NGC) announces new episodes of ‘DogTown' TV series that will follow the rehabilitation of Michael Vick fighting dogs.
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Media meets the Michael Vick dogs

The media meets the Michael Vick dogs, who become stars for a day. (Not for being fighters, but for being lovers!)
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Best Friends is an ally to pit bulls and other 'bully breeds'

Best Friends Animal Society is an ally to pit bulls and other ‘bully breeds.' We believe dogs should be assessed on their behavior, not their breed.
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Advocating for the dogs from Michael Vick's Bad Newz Kennels

Best Friends has advocated for the Michael Vick dogs from the beginning of the court proceedings through the placement of 22 of them at our Sanctuary.
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Heartwarming cat adoptions at event in Phoenix, Arizona

Best Friends Across America held an adoption event in Phoenix, Arizona, that resulted in some heartwarming feline adoptions.
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Changing dog behavior with training

National Geographic's "DogTown" episode 3 illustrates how Best Friends dog trainers use positive reinforcement to modify canine behavior.
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Dedicated animal volunteer for Best Friends

Gail Takahata is an outstanding Best Friends volunteer, who has helped extensively with the Nye County Cat Rescue.
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Saving domestic rabbits abandoned on highway

Domestic bunnies are abandoned along a Utah highway. Best Friends steps in to help.
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'DogTown' episodes 1-3 feature various animal stories

First three episodes of National Geographic program 'DogTown' feature a variety of animal stories from Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. Here's a recap.
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Christmas tree recycling courtesy of rabbits

Wondering what to do with your Christmas tree now that the holidays are over. Real xmas trees make great snacks and chew toys for pet bunnies.
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Pit bull terriers from Michael Vick case adjusting well to life at the Sanctuary

Identities of the pitbulls from the Michael Vick case can't be revealed yet per federal court order. They are adjusting well to life at the Sanctuary.
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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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