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Emmylou Harris to perform to raise money for pets and Best Friends. Read about her work with animals and her own sanctuary, Bonaparte's Retreat.

Rescued from a dog mill, a shih tzu who is blind and has some fear issues is adopted and is now thriving.

The original portraits of the 22 rescued Vicktory dogs (former Michael Vick dogs) painted by Cyrus Mejia have been sold within days of going on sale.

The fat-tailed gecko is an amazing wonder of nature, who can blend in with his surroundings and shed his tail when attacked by a predator. Read more.

Naniue the pig arrived obese and ornery at the Sanctuary. She was especially unhappy with her new healthy diet. She has a much better attitude now.

They’re cute, they’re mischievous, and they’re feeling so much better!

These Amazon parrots with high blood pressure need to lose weight. Caregivers are feeding them a healthy diet and helping them be more active.

Lisa Edelstein, the actress who plays Dr. Lisa Cuddy on the TV series 'House,' will be keynote speaker at Best Friends conference.

New wine collection benefiting Best Friends features labels with original paintings of the dogs rescued from Michael Vick.

Overprotective dog, who nipped at people, comes to Best Friends. Family unafraid of more difficult-to-place dogs adopt him.

Moluccan cockatoo exposed to paint fumes comes to the Sanctuary for refuge. He has stopped plucking his feathers and is much happier.

As an intact stallion, Chewy the horse didn't like other horses. Now that he has had his gelding operation, he has mellowed and now has a horse pal.

Though they lived in the same home for 20 years, a hyacinth macaw and Major Mitchell's cockatoo never met face to face. They now get the chance.

Retired Marine drives vehicle filled with donations for the animals at the Sanctuary. The gifts are donated by people from his community in Chicago.

Dogtown staff help an anxious dog named Knightly regain confidence and maybe a new home.