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Ornery as a mule?

One mule at Best Friends is correcting misconceptions about mules being ornery and stubborn. This mule is just as sweet as can be.
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Sulfur-crested cockatoo moves from the city to the country

Sulfur-crested cockatoo comes from Boston to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in the country. This city-slicker bird is adjusting well.
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Amazon parrot lifespan

Amazon parrots live a long time, up to 80 years. They often lose their homes. They should be left in the wild. Read story of one domestic parrot.
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Woman encourages people to donate to help animals

Woman raises money for the animals and delivers the donation in person to the Sanctuary. She and her hubby also adopt two cats!
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Best Friends Animal Society - Save Them All

We will reach no-kill in this country in 2025.

Best Friends, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (tax ID# 23-7147797), operates the nation’s largest sanctuary for homeless animals and provides adoption, spay/neuter, and educational programs.

Save Them All
Stay in touch with the animals via email updates, as they get second chances at happy homes.

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We're proud to be one of the 2024 Top Workplaces, and honored to be recognized for our innovative work to take the entire country no-kill in 2025.

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