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Slimming Sammy the overweight pig

Sammy the potbelly pig, who is so overweight he can't see, goes on a nutritious diet to help him lose weight.
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Maryland anti–pit bull ruling could be overturned

Maryland House of Delegates votes unanimously to upend state court anti-pit bull ruling by a 133-0 vote in support of HB 78.
Julie Castle Blog
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Practice and Parelli make perfect

Natural horsemanship training helps Jake prove he is a not-so-stubborn mule.
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Power of partnership

Nearly 300 Best Friends Network partner animal shelters and rescues commit to taking 4,000 rescued pets following Hurricane Harvey.
Julie Castle Blog
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Congo African grey parrot grows her plucked feathers back

Caregivers help nervous Congo African grey parrot, who used to pluck her feathers, relax, and she now has grown her feathers back.
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Lights, camera, adopt!

Los Angeles felines win big at this year’s aCATemy Awards
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Super Paw Showdown animal adoption event

Best Friends Animal Society-Utah, Humane Society of Utah, and Salt Lake County Animal Services hold the Super Paw Showdown pet adoption event.
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Out of darkness into the warm glow of home

Collaboration saves lives of dogs trapped in hoarding situation.
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Radical notion of not killing our friends

Many people don't know that their local animal shelter kills pets as a means of population control. We are working to stop that.
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Cat with hyperthyroidism gets all the love he deserves

Senior cat with a thyroid condition, kidney disease, high blood pressure, and an old hip fracture comes the the Sanctuary for extra TLC and medical treatment.
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Dog from fighting bust realizes his potential

Dog from a fighting bust receives training and socialization help and he's now helping people realize that dogs shouldn't be judged by their past.
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High-energy, jumping, mouthing dog gets special training

Large high-energy dog who seemed downright crazy with his rambunctious, mouthing, jumping behaviors gets successful targeted training and is adopted.
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Admiring Ogy

Single dog seeks family, but until then enjoys the good life.
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Court ruling deeming pit bulls dangerous in Maryland

Animal advocates, including Best Friends Animal Society, work together to overturn disastrous Maryland court ruling that deems pit bulls dangerous.
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Remodeled and expanded medical building for cats

Medical building for cats at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary is remodeled and expanded, and now has a new name: Hope House.
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