Caring for Pets Stories

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Elusive stray Siamese cat with big paws finally caught

Nicknamed "Bigpaws" (akin to "Bigfoot"), a large cat with big paws is trapped and ...
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Two horses make a nice old couple

Two horses come to the Sanctuary when their person can no longer care for them. Th...
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Saving two street dogs in Iraq war zone

Best Friends saves two Iraqi stray street dogs after US soldier is killed. The Lab...
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Enrichment in winter for pet birds

Pet birds can get bored in the winter since they feel cooped up. Enrichment in the...
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Iraqi dogs brought to Michigan after soldier's death

Soldier Peter Neesley befriends and cares for two stray dogs in Iraq, and after hi...
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Turning terrified cats into house cats with gentle, persistent persuasion

Best Friends helps with failed sanctuary in Pahrump, Nevada, and develops protocol...
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Advocating for the dogs from Michael Vick's Bad Newz Kennels

Best Friends has advocated for the Michael Vick dogs from the beginning of the cou...
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Changing dog behavior with training

National Geographic's "DogTown" episode 3 illustrates how Best Friends dog trainer...
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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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'DogTown' episodes 1-3 feature various animal stories

First three episodes of National Geographic program 'DogTown' feature a variety of...
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Christmas tree recycling courtesy of rabbits

Wondering what to do with your Christmas tree now that the holidays are over. Real...
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Cairn terrier and Blue Chihuahua rescued from puppy mill

Cairn terrier and Blue Chihuahua are rescued from a Virginia puppy mill with nearl...
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Pigs and popcorn

The pigs at the Sanctuary have been enjoying a tasty and healthy new treat: popcor...
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22 Michael Vick pit bull terriers coming to Best Friends

Michael Vick fighting pit bulls are coming the Sanctuary for help, healing and reh...
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Pig who loves to eat

Jack the pig, who is a teen in pig years, has an enormous appetite. He loves to ea...
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