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Shih tzu rescued from puppy mill

Rescued from a dog mill, a shih tzu who is blind and has some fear issues is adopt...
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Fat-tailed gecko's camoflauge and tail-shedding tricks

The fat-tailed gecko is an amazing wonder of nature, who can blend in with his sur...
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Obese pig learns to embrace her new healthy lifestyle

Naniue the pig arrived obese and ornery at the Sanctuary. She was especially unhap...
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Puppy power

They’re cute, they’re mischievous, and they’re feeling so much better!
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Amazon parrots need to lose weight

These Amazon parrots with high blood pressure need to lose weight. Caregivers are ...
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Lisa Edelstein to be keynote speaker at Best Friends conference

Lisa Edelstein, the actress who plays Dr. Lisa Cuddy on the TV series 'House,...
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A vicktory toast to the former Mike Vick dogs

New wine collection benefiting Best Friends features labels with original painting...
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Parrot exposed to dangerous paint fumes

Moluccan cockatoo exposed to paint fumes comes to the Sanctuary for refuge. He has...
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Dog with behavioral challenges finds perfect home

Overprotective dog, who nipped at people, comes to Best Friends. Family unafraid o...
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Hyacinth macaw and Major Mitchell’s cockatoo meet for first time

Though they lived in the same home for 20 years, a hyacinth macaw and Major Mitche...
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Special delivery for animals in need

Retired Marine drives vehicle filled with donations for the animals at the Sanctua...
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Chewy the horse mellows and makes a horse friend

As an intact stallion, Chewy the horse didn't like other horses. Now that he ...
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Season finale!

Dogtown staff help an anxious dog named Knightly regain confidence and maybe a new...
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Dogs from the same litter reunited

A brother dog and sister dog who came from the same litter are reunited at the San...
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Finding courage in the eyes of Aristotle

Karen Wilcox gave herself a gift for her 41st birthday - jumping out of an airplan...
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Best Friends Animal Society - Save Them All

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

Best Friends, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (tax ID# 23-7147797), operates the nation’s largest sanctuary for homeless animals and provides adoption, spay/neuter, and educational programs.

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