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Adoptable Amazon parrot loves men

Adoptable Amazon parrot at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary loves men and would fit in wonderfully at a bachelor pad.
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Adopting dog with challenges pays off

Newman the dog had a rough history and had bitten a child. All he needed was patience, understanding and love, which he is getting in his new home.
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Just a tail between us

Church youth find their animal selves at Best Friends.
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A baby duck or goose?

It wasn't clear when the baby bird was rescued whether she was a baby duck or a goose. Nonetheless, a goose took on the role of foster mother to her.
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Gene Ovnicek holds natural balance horseshoe workshop at the Sanctuary

Farrier Gene Ovnicek holds a natural balance horseshoe workshop / clinic at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.
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Horses at Best Friends get dental care

Annual dental checkups are an important part of overall horse health. The horses at Best Friends hate to go to the dentist,
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Shelter dog with collapsed lung and cherry eye

Shelter dog in Atlanta with a collapsed lung and cherry eye needs emergency surgery. She receives lifesaving treatment she needs.
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Giving marriage another shot

Do you remember those sad eyes? Well, no more of that! Bubba’s gone from an abusive marriage to a brand new, happy one.
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Students help stray dogs on Navajo Nation

Save Our Strays Club at junior high school helps stray animals on the Navajo Nation and educates the public about spay/neuter and vaccinations.
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Wedding goes to the dogs

Indiana couple gets married at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. They invite 11 Best Friends dogs and ask for wedding donations to help pets in need.
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The Parrot Pair

Arranged marriage? Not for these two parrots. Now, they’re at Best Friends, where they can finally do whatever they please!
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Cruising with a cat in an RV

Couple travels the country with their adopted cat in an RV. They have a full setup for the cat in a crate, with his litter box, food, water and bed.
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Ornery as a mule?

One mule at Best Friends is correcting misconceptions about mules being ornery and stubborn. This mule is just as sweet as can be.
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The buddy system

Abandoned pooch hooks up with new family.
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A late bloomer

It was a long time coming, but Calvin is finally ready to leave his nest.
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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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