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Caring for a Canada geese gosling trio and a wood pewee

Three goslings and a wood pewee come to the Sanctuary for care and rehabilitation ...
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Quilt commemorating the Great Kitty Rescue in Pahrump, Nevada

A quilt commemorates the Great Kitty Rescue in Pahrump, Nevada, where over 800 cat...
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California Governor Brown signs wildlife-friendly SB 1221 and pet-friendly SB 1229 into law

Two animal-friendly pieces of legislation -- SB 1221 and SB 1229 -- are signed int...
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Story of tomcat named Trixie who is part of Albuquerque TNR program

Story of tomcat who is part of TNR effort run by Best Friends, City of San Antonio...
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Los Angeles and Salt Lake headline the first weekend of Strut Your Mutt 2012

Strut Your Mutt events in L.A. and SLC last Saturday were huge success. SYM events...
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Tuba City Humane Society spotlight

Best Friends helps support the work of Tuba City Humane Society in Coconino County...
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Muzzle training for scared and reactive dogs

Muzzles are a great training tool for many dogs. Read the story of one dog who was...
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Strut Your Mutt empowers lifesaving across the country

2012 Strut Your Mutt goal: Raise $1 million for homeless pets....
Julie Castle Blog
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Dogs rescued from a breeder turned hoarder

Over 25 dogs are rescued from hobby breeder turned hoarder in Woodland Hills, Cali...
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New York Rangers score for homeless pets

New York Rangers coach John Tortorella encourages fans to volunteer, adopt and don...
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Inner city kids volunteer with animals at Sanctuary

Inner city kids from Gateway Junior Pet Advocates, a Gateway Pet Guardians program...
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Caring for 166 wildlife at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary

It was a busy year at Best Friends, with 166 wildlife being helped. Read about a v...
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Dog slowly learns to trust people again after being abused

When Phil the dog was rescued off the streets, it was clear he had been abused. He...
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A life-changing experience

Don't miss the Best Friends conference this year at the Rio All-Suite Hotel a...
Julie Castle Blog
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101 adoptions

Notable milestone is reached when lucky kitten Chausette is adopted....
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