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Doberman rescued from being killed

Doberman dog is rescued after wandering into a Lebanon basement looking for food. He was in danger of being killed.
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Great horned owls get new aviary

Three great horned owls at the Sanctuary get brand-new aviary. The aviary has nice 360-degree views and AstroTurf-covered ramps and perches.
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The Zen of Grandpa Bernie

He'll take the post-holiday stress out of you!
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Black 'mini panther' cat adopted

Adopted during the Black Is Beautiful pet adoption event, Ozzie the cat looks like a beautiful mini panther.
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Hitchhiking pit bull mix puppy

Two people and a black and white pit bull mix puppy were hitchhiking. But the people left the pup and never came back. He's now at the Sanctuary.
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Blue and gold macaw over-preening

One blue and gold macaw over-preens his cage mate's feathers. What causes this behavior and will the bird's feathers grow back?
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Fostering an African gray parrot

Best Friends writer and his family make the decision to foster a homeless African gray parrot who has a special skill: She burps!
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Helping a pekin duck

Pekin duck who was attacked by another animal comes to Best Friends for help and treatment.
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TTouch practitioner adopts dog from Lebanon

Tellington TTouch practitioner was attending a seminar. She wasn't planning to visit Best Friends or adopt a Lebanon dog, but fate had other plans.
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Blind dogs at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary

Blind cocker spaniel from abusive situation, blind Japanese chin from a puppy mill, and blind and deaf shelter dog come to Best Friends for care.
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Deserving dog finds a home at last

After being at the Sanctuary for 10 years, a senior dog is adopted into his forever home and is doing fantastically well.
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Fluff your feathers

Shaka finally has feathers to fluff!
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Holland lop rabbit who loves to chew (and chew some more)

Holland lop bunny is adopted into the perfect family who accommodate his favorite hobby: chewing! The rabbit-proof their home.
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Happy Feral Cat Day!

Celebrate October 16, 2006!
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What happens in Vegas...

well, we'll let Snuppy tell you the rest!
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Best Friends Animal Society - Save Them All

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

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