Caring for Pets Stories

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Caring for parrots rescued from a bird mill

Former Best Friends intern uses what she learned about birds to help care for and socialize parrots rescued from a bird mill in Tennessee.
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Mickey Rourke gives a parrot a second chance

Mickey Rourke adopts a lesser sulfur-crested cockatoo from Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. Read about his visit to adopt this parrot.
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Starting a parrot rescue

Inspired by the How to Start an Animal Sanctuary workshop, Ann Brooks of Asheville, North Carolina, starts a parrot rescue called Phoenix Landing.
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Abused dog with a fighting spirit bounces back

Pregnant dog was severely abused, shot in the head and left to fend for herself. She was rescued and came to Best Friends for treatment and care.
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Dog who needed just the right person is adopted

Dog who can be picky about people he accepts and has other behavioral challenges (lunging) is adopted into the perfect home.
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Shetland pony and mini horse at the Sanctuary

Shetland pony and mini horse are fun, mischievous, delightful to be around, and love treats. They have recently come to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.
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Physical therapy and play therapy for kitten with leg problem

Kitten rescued from under dumpster has a problem with her back legs and can't walk. With physical therapy and play, she is making great improvements.
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Vicktory dogs Georgia and Little Red pass their Canine Good Citizen test

Former Michael Vick dogs Georgia and Little Red complete dog training and then pass their Canine Good Citizen test. They can now be adopted.
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Double the celebration when two pigs are adopted

Two pigs from Best Friends Animal Sanctuary have been adopted as pets. Pig adoptions can be tricky because of zoning restrictions.
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Teacup pig grows big -- to over 200 pounds

Pig who was supposed to be teacup sized is relinquished by his family. He currently weighs 200 pounds and is still growing. Teacup pigs are a myth.
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Senior horse, though unrideable, becomes perfect pasture pal

Family adopts a second senior horse who is no longer rideable but is a perfect friend and companion animal.
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Adopting FIV cats (and correcting FIV myths and rumors in the process)

One man fosters and then adopts FIV cats, and in the process becomes an advocate for them, setting the record straight about the feline immunodeficiency virus.
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Pahrump rescue cats assimilating into Cat World

The Pahrump rescue cats, from the Great Kitty Rescue in Nevada, are being assimilated into the main feline population in Cat World at the Sanctuary.
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Quaker parrot who loves to shift the blame

A Quaker parrot at Best Friends is quite the character. He loves to shift the blame to other birds when he has done something naughty.
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Enrichment activities for rabbits

Ideas for inexpensive bunny toys, games, and ways to play with your rabbit.
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