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A mustang’s breakthrough
Byron was born in the wild, and today he’s learning the ropes to become a solid riding partner.
He's now a riding partner
Best Friends Magazine
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14-hour rescue of a stranded mama horse and baby
When rising water levels at Lake Powell marooned a mare and her filly, it took teamwork and ingenuity to get them to safety.
Read about their rescue plans A, B, and C
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First frolicking foals born at Best Friends
Best Friends Animal Sanctuary just welcomed a trio of tiny trotters, and everyone is falling in love.
Meet the babies
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Three rescue horses just had babies
For the first time in Best Friends Animal Sanctuary history, foals were born at Horse Haven.
Watch the video
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Second chance for 33 neglected pasture pets
When a pasture full of neglected horses and other hooved animals needed a safe place to go, they found care and comfort at Best Friends.
Read how they're doing now
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Curly-coated horse gets a personal trainer
Curly Sue was having trouble standing up after she lay down, but with a volunteer to help her gain strength, she’s back on her feet.
Making exercise fun
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Orphaned lamb is beloved black sheep of the family
Things looked grim for Emmett when he lost his mother shortly after he was born, but with his new family flock, this lamb is thriving.
From bottle baby to adolescent
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U.S Forest Service mule coasts into retirement
Willow worked for two decades, and now she’s soaking up the sweet life without responsibilities and loving it.
Retirement suits her well
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Baby goats? Yes, please!
Meet the Neely, Ziggy and PJ, the newest adorable 'kids' at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
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Watch baby goats kid around at Best Friends
One Sanctuary newcomer became four when Fleury the goat had her babies, and they are cute as can be.
Baby goats? Yes please!
Best Friends Magazine
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Book review: ‘The Ride of Her Life: The True Story of a Woman, Her Horse, and Their Last Chance Journey Across America’
A Maine farmer, running out of luck and time, sets out to see the Pacific Ocean with her two best friends: her horse and terrier.
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Wild mustang mares and foals make Best Friends their winter rest stop
The Sanctuary is a safe and comfortable spot where mares and foals can rest on their way to new lives.
Learn more
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Relax and recharge with a goat
Take a deep breath and slow down with 20 seconds of calm with Augustus at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.
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Equine odd couple goes home
Ever since they met at the Sanctuary, Chuck and Speedy have done everything together, including getting adopted and going home.
Read about Chuck and Speedy
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Awkward moments with pets
Smile-worthy moments with pets on National Awkward Moments Day
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