Emergency Response Stories

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King of the road

Wagner was once a "shy guy" now he's ready to roll! Find out what h...
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Double the celebration when two pigs are adopted

Two pigs from Best Friends Animal Sanctuary have been adopted as pets. Pig adoptio...
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Pahrump rescue cats assimilating into Cat World

The Pahrump rescue cats, from the Great Kitty Rescue in Nevada, are being assimila...
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Helping pit bull terriers in New Orleans

Sula Foundation brings hope and help to pitbulls and their families in New Orleans...
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Saving beagles from life as labratory test subjects through teamwork

Hudson Valley Humane helps beagles rescued from life as test subjects in a laborat...
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Best Friends Animal Society's involvement in Hurricane Katrina rescue effort

Overview of Best Friends Animal Society's response to Hurricane Katrina in Ne...
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Twenty-two breeder parrots rescued

Twenty-two parrots have been rescued from a life of breeding, thanks to Best Frien...
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Best Friends' Pup My Ride featured on 'Access Hollywood'

'Access Hollywood' and Katherine Heigl spotlight Best Friends' Pup ...
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Last day of saving pets in aftermath of Hurricane Ike

Best Friends leaves Texas after a busy last day saving pets separated from their f...
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'The Outsiders' episode of 'DogTown' TV series

‘The Outsiders' episode of National Geographic's 'DogTown' TV ...
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Helping pets affected by Hurricane Ike in Galveston, Texas

Best Friends is helping rescue animals and repair the local animals shelter in Gal...
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Anatomy of a large cat rescue: Great Kitty Rescue in Pahrump, Nevada

Great Kitty Rescue in Pahrump, Nevada, site of one of largest cases of institution...
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St. Francis Animal Sanctuary founder Heidi Krupp passes away

St. Francis Animal Sanctuary founder Heidi Krupp has died. She founded the sanctua...
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Family is reunited with pit bull terrier after Hurricane Gustav

Best Friends Animal Society's search and rescue team searches and finds pit b...
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Hurricane Katrina animal rescue revisited

Best Friends Hurricane Katrina volunteer makes a documentary called ‘Left Behind W...
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