Emergency Response Stories

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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 at the root of a hoarder's psychology, what is the best treatment?
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Chihuahua rescued from Nebraska puppy mill

Twinkle the Chihuahua was rescued from a Nebraska puppy mill. She was scared of the world and people after her rescue but has made fantastic progress.
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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 after flooding in the Mexican state of Tabasco.
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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 were rescued from a Virginia puppy mill.
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A Thanksgiving thank-you for the Pahrump cat rescue volunteers

Volunteers at the Best Friends rescue site in Pahrump, Nevada, enjoy a Thanksgiving feast that includes an Unturkey with all the fixings.
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Pack leader dog and her pack

With their pack leader, group of dogs from hoarding situation come to the Sanctuary. Though the pack leader is the smallest dog, she's in charge.
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Stop Puppy Mills, Adopt a Shelter Pet event in New York

New York adoption event held for dogs rescued from a Virginia puppy mill commercial breeding operation. Read about the dogs who were adopted.
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Reconditioning frightened and skittish cats from large cat rescue

Cats that acted feral when rescued from a hoarding situation in Pahrump, Nevada, become calmer as rescuers show patience and kindness towards them.
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New lives for dogs rescued from a Virginia puppy mill

Read how dogs, including a black cairn terrier and beagle, from a Virginia puppy mill were rescued and are now being cared for.
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Polydactyl cat with lots of love to give

Polydactyl cat rescued from a feline hoarding situation in Pahrump, Nevada, has mellowed out and now wants to cuddle and love on people.
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Cat who seemed partially paralyzed surprises us all

Simon the cat, who was rescued from a hoarding situation, used to drag his hindquarters around, but now he can walk!
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Puppy mill survivor now has hope in her eyes

Little dog saved from Nebraska puppy mill and now adopted into a home is making great progress in learning to trust and be comfortable around people.
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Black Lab is a lover and a sweetie

Black Lab mix rescued from a hoarding situation in California sure learned how to love. She is a total sweetheart and a lover. Her name is Sweetie.
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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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