Emergency Response Stories

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In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, Best Friends goes full speed ahead

Best Friends is helping with Hurricane Harvey relief and reuniting lost pets with ...
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Vet care for pets after Hurricane Harvey

Veterinarians and vet techs help Hurricane Harvey animals, providing checkups, vac...
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Dogs go from Hurricane Harvey to life on the beach

After Hurricane Harvey, rescuer brings 50 homeless dogs, who were threatened by th...
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Animal rescue after Hurricane Harvey

Pictures of rescued dogs and cats brought through Rescue and Reunite Center at Mon...
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Hurricane Harvey update

Read an update about Best Friends' Hurricane Harvey animal rescue, including ...
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Saving Houston’s pets after Hurricane Harvey

In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, dogs and cats are being cared for at Rescue ...
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Help Texas animal shelters affected by Hurricane Harvey

List of animal rescue organizations and pet shelters in Texas affected by Hurrican...
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Tragedy strikes Delaware adoption center

On July 9, 2017, a car crashed into the Brandywine Valley SPCA's facility in ...
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Best Friends Animal Sanctuary not in danger of Brian Head Fire

Fire affects several communities north of Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in the Kan...
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Small dog, big impact

Long-haired Chihuahua rescued from a hoarding situation and woman with multiple sc...
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Life is brighter for this Chihuahua mix

Story of a senior Chihuahua with medical issues (cataracts, skin infection, luxati...
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67 cats find Sanctuary at Best Friends

Rescued hoarded cats, 67 in all, some of whom have FIV and other illnesses and are...
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Fresh start for friendly conure parrots

Rescued from a hoarding situation, conure birds, potentially exposed to beak and f...
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Family held out hope for years to adopt a shy cat

Family adopts a very shy cat who came from a hoarding situation. Patience is the k...
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Summer flood leads a pit bull terrier home for the holidays

St. Tammany Humane Society helps a pit bull terrier after the Louisiana flood in t...
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