Sanctuary Stories

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Puppy mill survivor wins volunteer’s heart

True story of a puppy mill survivor, a senior Yorkie rescued from a pet mill, who ...
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Meet Cat World's most adorably bossy cat

Bossy cat is adorable because of her pushiness. She's a spunky "old lady" cat at 1...
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From a life in a fighting ring to a happy dog adoption story

Rescued from a dog fighting ring, Margo the pit bull goes on to be adopted into a ...
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Cat friends: Papa Perry pays it forward

One cat, a former stray, befriends a reluctant cat who doesn't allow people to get...
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Senior goat celebrates wonderful new home

A very special senior goat animal, with special needs (she's got arthritis and is ...
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My story: Best Friends volunteer Tracey Lacka

After sponsoring various animals at Best Friends, Tracey Lacka, from Toronto, Onta...
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New start for a young hawk

After lead poisoning and West Nile virus tests are negative, it is determined youn...
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Homer the cat’s odyssey

Super-senior feline (17 years old) who has some issues with inappropriate urinatio...
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Behind the scenes at Dogtown: Grooming and bathing dogs

Dogs at Best Friends get regular positive grooming sessions. This article explores...
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Helping a pet potbellied pig weather the winter

Senior pig with arthritis gets special accommodations to keep him comfortable duri...
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Cat food puzzle feeder makes life fun for Lightfoot

A feline puzzle toy called the NoBowl feeding system provides mental and physical ...
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Shy puppy follows a trail of treats to new friends

Shy, scared heeler mix puppy gets training and socialization, via hand feeding, sp...
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Former fighting dog becomes family’s sweet one and only

Former fighting dog who has babesia blood parasite cannot live with other dogs due...
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My story: Best Friends volunteers Herb and Sandy Doscher

Interview with couple volunteers Sandy and Herb Doscher. Herb volunteered with par...
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Fresh start for friendly conure parrots

Rescued from a hoarding situation, conure birds, potentially exposed to beak and f...
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