Caring for Pets Stories

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Two sisters fall in love with potbellied pigs at the Sanctuary

Two sisters visit Best Friends Animal Sanctuary and fall in love with potbellied p...
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Former breeding bird has anxiety being outside his cage

Formerly a breeding bird, a Moluccan cockatoo gets anxious when he is outside his ...
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Gelded horse behavior

After becoming a gelding (being neutered), horse becomes much calmer and gradually...
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Former fighting dog's legacy

Bonita the Vicktory dog, abused as a bait dog in Michael Vick's fighting ring, die...
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Helping a pony with Cushing’s disease

Pony with Cushing's Disease comes to the Sanctuary for medical treatment. She is f...
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Wicker tunnels for rabbits

The rabbits at the Sanctuary love their new A-frame wicker tunnels that provide pl...
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Adopting a shy and fearful dog

Having already helped her timid Chihuahua, woman adopts a second shy bigger dog wh...
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Dog with a unique smile

Lovable dog with unique smile (she's missing part of her lower jaw so her tongue h...
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Cat World at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary

The cat area of Best Friends Animal Sanctuary is named. It is officially called Ca...
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Diabetic, anemic cat receives blood donation

One cat comes to the rescue of another feline who is diabetic and anemic by provid...
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Parrot enrichment: Chewing on phone books

Phone books make great chew toys for parrots. The birds at Best Friends love this ...
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Best Friends memberships help homeless pets

Giving a Best Friends membership gift helps homeless animals. Here are examples of...
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Life is looking up for two formerly chained-up dogs

Two dogs who spent their lives chained up come to Best Friends. Their former owner...
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Training parrots who display neurotic behaviors like feather plucking in captivity

Bird veterinarian / behaviorist Dr. Jan Hooimeijer holds class on neurotic parrot ...
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C.A.R.E. (Cat & Canine Assistance, Referral and Education)

Best Friends animal consultant helps assess animals and gives suggestions at C.A.R...
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