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Stop Puppy Mills, Adopt a Shelter Pet event in New York

New York adoption event held for dogs rescued from a Virginia puppy mill commercial breeding operation. Read about the dogs who were adopted.
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Reconditioning frightened and skittish cats from large cat rescue

Cats that acted feral when rescued from a hoarding situation in Pahrump, Nevada, become calmer as rescuers show patience and kindness towards them.
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Perfect pit bull mix adoption

Man finds his perfect companion, a beautiful male pit bull mix dog, at Best Friends Animal Society's Las Vegas Pet Super Adoption.
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Tall, shaggy and handsome

But not injured! Gentry doesn't like to think of himself as injured.
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Wild turkey facts

Some wild turkeys paid a visit to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary recently. In honor of their visit, here are some fun facts about these birds.
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Study of effects of puppy mills on dogs' emotional health

Dr. Frank McMillan of Best Friends Animal Society begins a long-term scientific study on the effects of puppy mills on the emotional health of dogs.
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Cal Ferguson who built Casa de CalMar for homeless FeLV cats dies

Cal Ferguson donated to build Casa de CalMar for feline leukemia positive cats in honor of his late wife. We remember him in this tribute.
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Couple adopts two baby lop rabbits

After the death of their beloved adopted rabbit due to fluid around his heart, a genetic problem, couple adopts two baby lop bunnies.
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New outdoor aviary for parrots at Best Friends

The parrots at Best Friends, including one cockatoo in particular, love their new outdoor bird aviary. It is a great enrichment for them.
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‘It’s helping and healing’

Family remembers a loved one by raising money to help animals and fund a Best Friends veterinary scholarship
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New medical clinic for rabbits at the Sanctuary

The Bunny House at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary is expanding to include a dedicated rabbit medical clinic.
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Noah’s Animal House: Refuge for pets from domestic violence situations

Noah's Animal House in Las Vegas offers refuge for pets from domestic violence situations. It's affiliated with the Shade Tree women's shelter.
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African gray parrot who was born to party

Funny African Gray parrot loves to make people laugh by saying silly things -- in context! This bird is one smart animal.
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New lives for dogs rescued from a Virginia puppy mill

Read how dogs, including a black cairn terrier and beagle, from a Virginia puppy mill were rescued and are now being cared for.
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Tough enough

They may weigh less than a pound each, but Gina and Ginny are showing that tough stuff sometimes comes in the tinyiest packages.
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We will reach no-kill in this country in 2025.

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