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Helping a skittish dog learn to trust
Like some people, some dogs just need a bit more time than others to build trust. And that’s just what Sego found when he met Richard and Sandy Garrett.
Now he's blossoming in his new home
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New friends help shy donkey duo expand horizons
An adorably fluffy mother-and-son donkey pair found solid footing at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary with the help of a mellow mule named Lucky.
New friend helps them fit in
Best Friends Magazine
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Touch-sensitive kitty blossoms in foster home
Highway wasn’t a fan of being touched when he arrived at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. Now he’s on the road to healing with help from his friends.
Read about his progress
Best Friends Magazine
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Calming care for a pup with special needs
When Kona arrived at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, she spun in circles compulsively. Now, zoomies are the only spinning she’s doing in her new home.
Now she's back home
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Eagle displaced by wildfire on road back to the skies
It was a race against time to save a young, distressed golden eagle found near a wildfire. Now he's getting the care he needs to survive and thrive.
His progress is slow and steady
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The courageous journey of a quirky, resilient horse
From injured foal to happy horse, Bug’s story is one for the books. Now she’s snug as a bug in her new home in Canada.
It was fate
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Runners face a desert challenge to help animals
Best Friends employees and supporters are among 61 hardy souls who will take on the harsh conditions of the Grand to Grand Ultra high desert foot race.
Meet this year's participants
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40 fun facts about Best Friends Animal Society
Celebrate Best Friends’ 40th anniversary with little-known fun facts about the Sanctuary, the animals, and the people who started it all.
Learn more
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Swift action saves pets in shelter from raging wildfire
When a wildfire in New Mexico threatened local animal shelters, Best Friends and area animal welfare organizations teamed up to save lives.
Working together to save lives
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Pup wheels her way right into adopter’s heart
Kody didn’t let an injury that left her hind end paralyzed slow her roll or keep her from finding love. Now she’s zooming around in a home of her own.
Special home for special-needs dog
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Teamwork, tenacity, and an epic road trip save 36 cats
Planes, vans, serenading cats, and kitten stowaways highlight a cross-country trip to help a shelter manage a potentially deadly disease outbreak.
Lifesaving roadtrip
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Finding healing through kindness to animals
Group's volunteer visits to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary have a therapeutic effect for both the animals and the people.
Service work helps heal animals and people
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Adventurous dog helps heal adopter’s broken heart
When J.J. McMahon was looking for a furry friend and adventure buddy, he adopted Whitey from Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. He found so much more.
Now a star is born
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Kids pay it forward to the animals
This dynamic young duo goes the extra mile to save animals through volunteering, donations, taking care of community cats, and more.
Their experience of a lifetime
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Faces of No-Kill: 71 cats find love and healing
Cats from an overcrowded home started off timid at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, but they've learned to embrace love (and treats) from human friends.
See them now
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