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Pig Stories
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Celebrating animal moms and ‘aunties' at Best Friends
A piggy big sis, doting mares, a stuffed animal owl: These are a few special ‘bonus moms' we’re celebrating at Best Friends.
Motherhood transcends species
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A pool party just for pigs
Pigs at the Sanctuary make a splash and have a blast at a summertime soiree just for them.
Check out the fun
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Fun and games for pigs
Did you know pigs are super smart? School’s in session at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, and pigs are star pupils.
Learning is easy ... with the right incentive
Best Friends Magazine
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Abandoned pig loves her life on two feet
Petunia’s back legs don’t move well, but her days are so full of cozy cuddles and piggy piles that she doesn’t even notice.
Meet the life of the party
Best Friends Magazine
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Summer fun at the Sanctuary
From water to watermelon, check out how some of the animals at the Sanctuary are enjoying their summer.
See all the fun
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A shy pig’s journey
Mary Jane was scared of everything when she was at a shelter surrounded by dogs, but now she's relaxing and starting to come out of her shell.
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7 inspiring adoption pet stories (but then, every pet has a story worth telling)
In honor of Adopt a Shelter Pet Day here are seven stories about pets who have gone from shelters to loving homes.
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Pig picks his person, takes his boss with him
Sometimes we pick our pets, but when Jennifer West came to Best Friends looking for a pig, it happened the other way around.
Read the story
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7 cute animal shenanigans at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
From silly faces to strange hiding places, check out these delightful animal antics from dogs, cats, goats, birds and pigs at Best Friends.
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Cutest animal couples at Best Friends
These dynamic animal duos are sure to warm your heart as they snuggle up together for cute Valentine's Day photos.
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Pampering for a superhero pig
Pig gets the spa treatment at the Sanctuary, with expert hoof care and tusk trimming and a coconut oil massage. He also lives indoors for the winter.
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Target stick training for pigs
Target training pigs with a stick provides great enrichment and mental stimulation. It can help correct problem pig behavior as well.
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It’s raining cats and dogs (even parrots) at Best Friends
Images of ‘April showers bring May flowers' featuring dogs, cats and other pets and animals.
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Show your pearly whites: Dentist’s Day is here
On Dentist's Day on March 6, cute photos of animals' smiling faces remind us pet teeth cleaning is an important part of a pet's overall health.
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Piggy party time photos: National Pig Day is coming
March 1 is National Pig Day, a day devoted entirely to celebrating our piggy pals. Enjoy some cute pictures of pigs to commemorate this special day.
See how you can celebrate
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