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Five more New Orleans dogs arrive at Best Friends

Five more dogs have come to the sanctuary here in Utah after their terrible trials in New Orleans.
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Horseback riding through Angel Canyon

Now, that was an event to make us all jealous!
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Parrot stroller

By attaching a parrot cage to a regular stroller, the parrot stroller is invented. Birds can now enjoy the outdoors safely.
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Rescuing a chained-up malamute dog and his canine pals

Best Friends rescues a chained-up malamute and his dog friends who were running loose from a property in Escalante, Utah.
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Cat is FIV positive and proud

Family gets the facts about FIV and how it is not so scary after all, and they end up adopting an FIV-positive kitty.
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Mountain lion pays Best Friends a visit!

He must have been hungry; he was found at the local Pizza Hut!
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Shaky neurological cats stick together

Two neurological kitties who were abandoned find safe haven at Best Friends. They are the best of friends.
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A donkey who walks on a leash?

This donkey walks on a leash so nicely you might mistake her for a dog. Meet Sweetheart, an adoptable donkey at Best Friends.
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Four Arabian horses come to the Sanctuary

Four Arabian horses come to Best Friends after their person can no longer care for them. These four are a closely bonded group.
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A new home and her own website!

Can a dog find her calling in life at 15 years old? You bet she can!
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Oh, no -- we’re everywhere!

Where do animal lovers come from? Everywhere!
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Surrogate dog mom to pups

A surrogate dog mom takes on the care and loving of a litter of pups that are not her own. Their own mom was hit and killed by a car.
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I’m just big-boned!

Junior went from 130 pounds to 75. What are his secrets? Ball chasing, people, you've got to get out and chase those tennis balls!
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Pig plastic surgery

One pig's tummy was getting caught between her toes. Pig undergoes plastic surgery (a tummy tuck) to correct the problem.
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Cockatiel wants a girlfriend

Depressed cockatiel comes to Best Friends, but since coming, he has made a new friend. Is this a crush or true love?
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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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