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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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Polydactyl cat with lots of love to give

Polydactyl cat rescued from a feline hoarding situation in Pahrump, Nevada, has mellowed out and now wants to cuddle and love on people.
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Cat who seemed partially paralyzed surprises us all

Simon the cat, who was rescued from a hoarding situation, used to drag his hindquarters around, but now he can walk!
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Special-needs pig surprises caregiver

Special-needs pig with arthritis, who is a bit of a diva and princess, surprises her caregiver while they are out on a walk.
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Puppy mill survivor now has hope in her eyes

Little dog saved from Nebraska puppy mill and now adopted into a home is making great progress in learning to trust and be comfortable around people.
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Best Friends animal interns receive scholarship

Three women receive scholarships to support their internships at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Southern Utah.
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Bullied cat now living the high life

A cat who was bullied by many other cats gets special status as an office cat. He is now living the high life and has his own cattery!
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Horse who has been through a lot

Rocky the horse has been through a lot and has various injuries that require medical care. He is getting help at the Sanctuary.
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Rescuing and nurturing a great horned owl

Rescued young great horned owl is going to receive nurturing from another older owl who will teach him the basics of being a bird.
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Parrot swap

Best Friends parrots find homes just in time to make room for new parrots in need.
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Enrichment time outside for parrots with trimmed wings

Parrots with trimmed wings (so they can't fly away) are enjoying enrichment time outside. The cockatoos perch in and prune trees.
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Black Lab is a lover and a sweetie

Black Lab mix rescued from a hoarding situation in California sure learned how to love. She is a total sweetheart and a lover. Her name is Sweetie.
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Withdrawn puppy mill Chihuahua making progress

Rosa the long-haired Chihuahua rescued from a Nebraska puppy mill is making steady progress in her new home.
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We will reach no-kill in this country in 2025.

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