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Kids demonstrate how reading to animals is fun and helps them improve their reading skills as part of the Humane Education for Educators workshop.

Enterprising dog caregivers discover ways to help shy dogs get out and see the world, one step at a time. August 9, 2010

Rabbit caregivers learn how to create upcycled jewelry that they are using as a fundraiser for bunnies - a win for the animals and the environment.

University of Florida veterinary students hold pet adoption event to save all of the dogs and cats from Alachua County Animal Services in Gainesville.

Two new pigs make history when they arrive at Best Friends with their own dog. July 29, 2010

Photo of dog with a cat on his head cheers up a woman suffering from Alzheimer's and helps her remember some old memories of her family's pets.

Hudson Valley Humane helps beagles rescued from life as test subjects in a laboratory embark on a new life as beloved family pets.

Girl with severe dog allergies visits Best Friends, taking one pit bull on numerous sleepovers. Miraculously, she was not allergic to this dog.

Holly Sizemore joins Best Friends as senior manager of Community Programs and Services to work on pit bull, feral cat, puppy mill programs and more.

Behavior of dogs seized from dogfighting in Gadsden County, Florida, was assessed. Many are loving and adoptable.

North Alabama Spay Neuter Clinic opens in Huntsville, Alabama, to help local animals. The clinic provides low-cost sterilization for cats and dogs.

Singing, screaming, dancing, jokes … a very few feathers: that's King O. See him in his glory! July 20, 2010

Should you take your pet on vacation? Is traveling with a pet feasible? Here are tips for traveling with dogs and cats via car or airplane.

Horses Chewy and Incitato start a weight loss regimen that's fun and gets great results. July 12, 2010

Lost Our Home Pet Foundation helping families stay together during uncertain economic times.