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Lasting care

Often the love a person shows in her lifetime lingers in the present and spreads for years to come. June 17, 2010
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Stray cat learns how to use a cat door from her kittens

A stray cat with kittens is rescued and brought to the Sanctuary. Her kittens teach her a valuable lesson about how to use a cat door leading outside.
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Barkley Found his Forever Family

A Katrina rescue finds himself to be an irresistable 'Little Man'
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A Very Special Strut Your Mutt

Fun, funds and furry friends make this year's event another giant step towards No More Homeless Pets
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All in the line of duty

Six baby chipmunks arrive at Best Friends, requiring the kind of attention and care best left to a wildlife rehabilitation center. May 24, 2010
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Grebe bird rescue

A grebe is blown off course and away from water, which is essential for his survival. Best Friends licensed wildlife rehabilitators save him.
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Happy Tails Pet Sanctuary in Sacramento, California

Read about the history and mission of Happy Tails Pet Sanctuary in Sacramento, California: helping people and pets in need and TNR for feral cats.
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Playing to your strengths

Shy? Quiet? A bit of a wallflower? That's just what this adopter was looking for.
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TNR for the cats of Mayport, Florida

Read about how trap/neuter/return (TNR) is helping the cats of Mayport, Florida, a fishing village that is part of Jacksonville.
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Gentle giants

Once again, the greyhounds take over Kanab for the 11th annual Greyhound Gathering. May 18, 2010
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Pit bull therapy dog

Pit bull adopted from a shelter is now a therapy dog, visiting nursing homes, listening to kids read, attending cancer fundraising events and more.
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Best Friends Animal Society's involvement in Hurricane Katrina rescue effort

Overview of Best Friends Animal Society's response to Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, which included rescuing and helping thousands of animals.
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Call of the Wild

Wildlife Animal Orphanage needs a helping paw
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Dog lover becomes pig person

Adoptable pigs are winning people's hearts. One pig was adopted after her first sleepover, and another charming pig will likely be adopted very soon.
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On Broadway for No More Homeless Pets

Best Friends celebrities, fundraisers and staff join Oprah in the Live Your Best Life Walk in New York. May 10, 2010
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Best Friends Animal Society - Save Them All

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

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