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Cat goes from shy to showman
Acadia didn’t want anything to do with people when he first came to Best Friends, but special attention from a caregiver changed that.
Now he's a tour highlight
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Volunteers deliver cool treats to Dogtown pups
Get the canine-approved recipe that makes the dogs bark for joy, especially on hot days.
Make them yourself
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A mustang’s breakthrough
Byron was born in the wild, and today he’s learning the ropes to become a solid riding partner.
He's now a riding partner
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Fun and games for pigs
Did you know pigs are super smart? School’s in session at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, and pigs are star pupils.
Learning is easy ... with the right incentive
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Helping an anxious dog is all fun and games
A bored Pharaoh is a stressed Pharaoh, so his friends are always coming up with ways to entertain him.
See Pharaoh in action
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Wallflower cockatoo blossoms into dancing king
Tilly was shy when he arrived at the Sanctuary, and after trying everything to get him to open up, caregivers found his true love: ’80s women pop artists.
See him move to the groove
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Dreams come true for doggy duo with tricky behaviors
It took some extra time to find Yogi and Tank a home that stuck, but now they have a family who understands and loves them as they are.
See how they make it work
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You (yes, you) are a cat trainer
Samantha Bell, Best Friends’ cat expert, explains how if you’ve interacted with a feline, you’ve trained a cat.
Learn the power of positive reinforcement
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Shy cat finds the confidence to climb higher
After being found scared and disheveled in a home with too many cats, Littles has become one courageous and happy cat.
How she overcame her fears
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Cat’s transformation from scary to sweet
Samara went from hissing and growling to cuddly and confident with help from his new friends at Cat World.
See how she's blossomed
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Channeling a dog’s boundless energy into a new home
Hollywood was stressed out and struggling when he lost his home, but a team of people at Best Friends helped him find joy again, as well as an adopter.
Memories old and new
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Listening to Lulu
Adopters experience a master class in boundaries and communication, taught by a dog.
The importance of understanding our pets
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Wisconsin shelter helps troubled dogs into homes
Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha County forms K9 task force to support dogs needing extra help getting adopted.
Their all-hands-on-deck approach works
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Ask Faith: The perils of declawing cats, easing a dog’s fear after bite trauma
Best Friends co-founder talks about legislation to stop cat declawing and offers advice to help a dog trust her fellow canines again.
Follow Faith's advice
Best Friends Magazine
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8 ways to celebrate summer with pets
Here are some great ideas for having fun in the sun (and inside, too) and how you can help cats and dogs at your local shelter this season.
Beat the heat with a pal
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