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Georgia the Vicktory dog (former Michael Vick pit bull terrier)

Information about Georgia the Vicktory dog from adopter Amy. Read the interview about the former Michael Vick pitbull.
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Handsome Dan the Vicktory dog

Interview with Handsome Dan the Vicktory dog's adopter Heather. Handsome was rescued in the Michael Vick dogfighting bust.
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Squeaker the Vicktory dog

Information about Squeaker the Vicktory dog, rescued in Mike Vick dogfighting bust, from adopter Annick.
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Former Michael Vick dogs living happy lives now

The Vicktory dogs rescued in the Michael Vick's dogfighting bust mark five years of freedom. Read about how they are doing now.
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Atlanta TNR program for free-roaming cats

Feral Freedom in Atlanta, Georgia, a trap neuter return (TNR) program for free-roaming cats, saves the lives of many cats in and out of the shelter.
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Shy shepherd and bull terrier mix gets a job

Shy white shepherd and bull terrier mix gets a job as a greeter at the the Best Friends Welcome Center and begins to shine.
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WeSNiP snaps to action

No More Homeless Pets Network partner Whatcom Education's Spay & Neuter Impact Program (WeSNiP) helps more animals with grant from Best Friends.
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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.
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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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We will reach no-kill in this country in 2025.

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