Emergency Response Stories

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Hurricane Katrina animal rescue volunteer reunion

The volunteers who helped rescue animals after Hurricane Katrina gather at Best Fr...
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FLOCK cats get their day in court

Nevada district attorney files animal cruelty charges against FLOCK, the desert co...
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Stray dogs from Iraq brought to America

After their caregiver U.S. Army Sgt. Peter Neesley died while stationed in Baghdad...
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Great Kitty Rescue Memorial

Great Kitty Rescue memorial service for the cats from the feline hoarding situatio...
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Former For the Love of Cats and Kittens president charged with cruelty

Former president of For the Love of Cats and Kittens (FLOCK) shelter in Pahrump, N...
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Dogs rescued from failed sanctuary in Gabbs, Nevada

Dogs stranded after a Gabbs, Nevada, sanctuary failed are helped by animal groups,...
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Saving two street dogs in Iraq war zone

Best Friends saves two Iraqi stray street dogs after US soldier is killed. The Lab...
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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 hi...
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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...
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Dedicated animal volunteer for Best Friends

Gail Takahata is an outstanding Best Friends volunteer, who has helped extensively...
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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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Animal hoarding: An in-depth look

In-depth look at animal hoarding - institutional and personal cases. With denial a...
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Chihuahua rescued from Nebraska puppy mill

Twinkle the Chihuahua was rescued from a Nebraska puppy mill. She was scared of th...
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Family adopts rescued puppy mill dogs, a blind shih tzu and cairn terrier

Family with rescued Pomeranian dogs adopts a blind shih tzu and cairn terrier who ...
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Best Friends helps with animal rescue efforts after flooding in Mexico

Best Friends provides on-the-ground aid and financial assistance to help animals a...
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