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Unusual blue-eyed rabbit

A unique rabbit with dazzling blue eyes comes to the Sanctuary from an animal shelter in California when her time was just about up.
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Strategies for helping animals in Lebanon

Best Friends helps Beirut for the Ethical Treatment of Animals help pets in Lebanon and helps organization develop strategies to address challenges.
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Greyhound Gathering in Kanab, Utah

Annual Greyhound Gathering takes place in Kanab, Utah, where lovers of the breed, who have often rescued their dogs from the racing industry, meet.
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Baby bunny who survived fire is adopted

Domestic bunny who survived a fire (he had been under a wood pile that was set ablaze) receives intensive medical treatment and is now being adopted.
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Pigs at Work

Spring is here, and the pigs at the sanctuary are running themselves ragged with mischief.
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Very shy dog gets adopted

A very shy dog, who had multiple litters of puppies before ending up in the shelter as a stray, is finally adopted into a loving home.
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Northern saw-whet owl hit by car

After being hit by a car, a Northern saw-whet owl comes to the Sanctuary for medical treatment and care. He will now become an educational bird here.
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Rescued guinea pigs with crazy hair

Unchecked breeding quickly becomes an out-of-control situation for one family. Twelve male guinea pigs with wild hair come to Best Friends for help.
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New adventures with Red

new adventures with red
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Bunnies provide hands-on education for a preschool and kindergarten class

Two educational bunnies visit a preschool and kindergarten class to teach the kids about bunny care and responsible pet ownership.
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Horse with an eye tumor to receive treatment

Sweet, gentle horse with an eye tumor is at the Sanctuary and will get specialized veterinary treatment.
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Cat with painful eyelid condition feeling better after surgery

Cat with entropion, an eyelid condition in which the lashes roll underneath and press against the eye, is feeling better after surgery.
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Cat who sounds like a bird

Former feral cat sounds exactly like a bird -- perhaps a pigeon or a dove. This guy has mellowed a lot since his early days as a feral kitty.
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Best Friends helping Beirut for the Ethical Treatment of Animals

Best Friends is helping animals in Lebanon via Beirut for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, including spay and neuter assistance.
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Hospice care for dog with heart failure not needed?

Dog is in heart failure so was put in hospice care, but she's rallied and is living life to the fullest, hiking and playing. Vets are baffled.
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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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