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Extraordinary progress in lifesaving

At the Best Friends National Conference, we announced some of the most significant lifesaving numbers to date - showing great progress on the road to achieving no-kill nationwide by 2025.
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Extraordinary progress in lifesaving

At the Best Friends National Conference, we announced some of the most significant lifesaving numbers to date - showing great progress on the road to achieving no-kill nationwide by 2025.
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A new type of animal sheltering

The new Best Friends Pet Resource Center in Northwest Arkansas is designed entirely around integrated services for both the community and the animals within it.
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A new type of animal sheltering

The new Best Friends Pet Resource Center in Northwest Arkansas is designed entirely around integrated services for both the community and the animals within it.
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Large-scale lifesaving

Big cities across America are approaching or surpassing the no-kill benchmark, getting us closer to the 2025 goal.
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Large-scale lifesaving

Big cities across America are approaching or surpassing the no-kill benchmark, getting us closer to the 2025 goal.
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Our progress on making diversity more of a priority

Last summer, we got a wake-up call along with the rest of the country on diversity issues that need to be addressed. We've been working on this for a few months and I thought it was a good time to look at some of the progress we've made.
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Our progress on making diversity more of a priority

Last summer, we got a wake-up call along with the rest of the country on diversity issues that need to be addressed. We've been working on this for a few months and I thought it was a good time to look at some of the progress we've made.
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No-kill 2025 halftime report

We’re at the midpoint from the time I announced the goal of taking the country to no-kill by 2025, so let’s look at what we’ve accomplished.
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No-kill 2025 halftime report

We’re at the midpoint from the time I announced the goal of taking the country to no-kill by 2025, so let’s look at what we’ve accomplished.
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The loss of an unsung hero

Like many animal welfare volunteers, Valerie Louie was a behind-the-scenes lifesaving superstar, until her death from COVID-19.
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The loss of an unsung hero

Like many animal welfare volunteers, Valerie Louie was a behind-the-scenes lifesaving superstar, until her death from COVID-19.
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No-kill 2025 halftime report

We're at the midpoint from the time I announced the goal of taking the country to no-kill by 2025, so let's look at what we've accomplished.
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No-kill 2025 halftime report

We're at the midpoint from the time I announced the goal of taking the country to no-kill by 2025, so let's look at what we've accomplished.
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No-kill 2025 halftime report

We're at the midpoint from the time I announced the goal of taking the country to no-kill by 2025, so let's look at what we've accomplished.
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No-kill 2025 halftime report

We're at the midpoint from the time I announced the goal of taking the country to no-kill by 2025, so let's look at what we've accomplished.
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Investing in cats will help achieve no-kill

Best Friends understands that to achieve no-kill nationwide by 2025, we must address the needs of cats and understand the differences in caring for this species compared to dogs. Best Friends has invested heavily in caring for cats and we're seeing the payoff.
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Investing in cats will help achieve no-kill

Best Friends understands that to achieve no-kill nationwide by 2025, we must address the needs of cats and understand the differences in caring for this species compared to dogs. Best Friends has invested heavily in caring for cats and we're seeing the payoff.
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In this together

Animal welfare organizations are setting the bar for collaboration and unity during COVID-19.
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In this together

Animal welfare organizations are setting the bar for collaboration and unity during COVID-19.
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Our songs of comfort

Yo-Yo Ma's "songs of comfort" inspire us to think about the comforting rhythms and melodies in animal welfare that help us adapt and thrive.
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Our songs of comfort

Yo-Yo Ma's "songs of comfort" inspire us to think about the comforting rhythms and melodies in animal welfare that help us adapt and thrive.
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Embracing change

The pace of positive change in animal welfare is speeding up exponentially, which can be uncomfortable but is necessary. Read more.
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Embracing change

The pace of positive change in animal welfare is speeding up exponentially, which can be uncomfortable but is necessary. Read more.
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Embracing change

The pace of positive change in animal welfare is speeding up exponentially, which can be uncomfortable but is necessary. Read more.
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Embracing change

The pace of positive change in animal welfare is speeding up exponentially, which can be uncomfortable but is necessary. Read more.
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Embracing change

The pace of positive change in animal welfare is speeding up exponentially, which can be uncomfortable but is necessary. Read more.
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Giving thanks for Angel Canyon

CEO Julie Castle shares her story of how her life trajectory was changed upon visiting Angel Canyon, where the Sanctuary is located, the first time.
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Giving thanks for Angel Canyon

CEO Julie Castle shares her story of how her life trajectory was changed upon visiting Angel Canyon, where the Sanctuary is located, the first time.
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The drive to no-kill by 2025

Best Friends is making great progress toward our goal of achieving no-kill by 2025, meaning no dogs or cats will die in shelters for lack of a home.
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The drive to no-kill by 2025

Best Friends is making great progress toward our goal of achieving no-kill by 2025, meaning no dogs or cats will die in shelters for lack of a home.
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Honoring Candy Udell

Candy Udell, president of the prestigious London Jewelers, established Rescue Paw Foundation and more to help homeless pets. Read about her life.
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Honoring Candy Udell

Candy Udell, president of the prestigious London Jewelers, established Rescue Paw Foundation and more to help homeless pets. Read about her life.
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The Goon Show

Best Friends CEO Julie Castle shares stories of her two dogs, Shadow a German shepherd and a small spaniel-type dog Stanley, who are best friends.
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The Goon Show

Best Friends CEO Julie Castle shares stories of her two dogs, Shadow a German shepherd and a small spaniel-type dog Stanley, who are best friends.
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A look back at 2018, a historic year

Celebrate the top 10 highlights featuring 2018 accomplishments for the animals in Best Friends' goal to achieve a no-kill nation by 2025.
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A look back at 2018, a historic year

Celebrate the top 10 highlights featuring 2018 accomplishments for the animals in Best Friends' goal to achieve a no-kill nation by 2025.
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The future of animal shelters

Rather than typical prison-like structures, animal shelters in the future are expected to be more like community animal resource centers.
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The future of animal shelters

Rather than typical prison-like structures, animal shelters in the future are expected to be more like community animal resource centers.
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The future of animal shelters

Rather than typical prison-like structures, animal shelters in the future are expected to be more like community animal resource centers.
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The future of animal shelters

Rather than typical prison-like structures, animal shelters in the future are expected to be more like community animal resource centers.
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The future of animal shelters

Rather than typical prison-like structures, animal shelters in the future are expected to be more like community animal resource centers.
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Kittens, kittens, kittens!

Best Friends in Los Angeles has committed to save every kitten from L.A. city shelters between now and the end of the year, but help is needed.
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Kittens, kittens, kittens!

Best Friends in Los Angeles has committed to save every kitten from L.A. city shelters between now and the end of the year, but help is needed.
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Kittens, kittens, kittens!

Best Friends in Los Angeles has committed to save every kitten from L.A. city shelters between now and the end of the year, but help is needed.
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Kittens, kittens, kittens!

Best Friends in Los Angeles has committed to save every kitten from L.A. city shelters between now and the end of the year, but help is needed.
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Kittens, kittens, kittens!

Best Friends in Los Angeles has committed to save every kitten from L.A. city shelters between now and the end of the year, but help is needed.
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NKLA: Calling all heroes!

Los Angeles foster homes needed for dogs and cats with medical conditions in order to become nation’s largest no-kill city.
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NKLA: Calling all heroes!

Los Angeles foster homes needed for dogs and cats with medical conditions in order to become nation’s largest no-kill city.
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NKLA: Calling all heroes!

Los Angeles foster homes needed for dogs and cats with medical conditions in order to become nation’s largest no-kill city.
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NKLA: Calling all heroes!

Los Angeles foster homes needed for dogs and cats with medical conditions in order to become nation’s largest no-kill city.
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NKLA: Calling all heroes!

Los Angeles foster homes needed for dogs and cats with medical conditions in order to become nation’s largest no-kill city.
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NKLA: Calling all heroes!

Los Angeles foster homes needed for dogs and cats with medical conditions in order to become nation’s largest no-kill city.
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NKLA: Calling all heroes!

Los Angeles foster homes needed for dogs and cats with medical conditions in order to become nation’s largest no-kill city.
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NKLA: Calling all heroes!

Los Angeles foster homes needed for dogs and cats with medical conditions in order to become nation’s largest no-kill city.
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NKLA: Calling all heroes!

Los Angeles foster homes needed for dogs and cats with medical conditions in order to become nation’s largest no-kill city.
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NKLA: Calling all heroes!

Los Angeles foster homes needed for dogs and cats with medical conditions in order to become nation’s largest no-kill city.
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NKLA: Calling all heroes!

Los Angeles foster homes needed for dogs and cats with medical conditions in order to become nation’s largest no-kill city.
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Dogs have it. Do we?

James Gorman's article in the New York Times titled ‘Lassie Got Help, Would Your Dog?' explains that dogs have empathy, something we all know.
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Dogs have it. Do we?

James Gorman's article in the New York Times titled ‘Lassie Got Help, Would Your Dog?' explains that dogs have empathy, something we all know.
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Dogs have it. Do we?

James Gorman's article in the New York Times titled ‘Lassie Got Help, Would Your Dog?' explains that dogs have empathy, something we all know.
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Dogs have it. Do we?

James Gorman's article in the New York Times titled ‘Lassie Got Help, Would Your Dog?' explains that dogs have empathy, something we all know.
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Dogs have it. Do we?

James Gorman's article in the New York Times titled ‘Lassie Got Help, Would Your Dog?' explains that dogs have empathy, something we all know.
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Dogs, dogs, dogs!

Best Friends CEO Julie Castle shares thoughts about dogs' place in our lives and Best Friends' commitment to ending shelter killing by 2025.
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Dogs, dogs, dogs!

Best Friends CEO Julie Castle shares thoughts about dogs' place in our lives and Best Friends' commitment to ending shelter killing by 2025.
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Dogs, dogs, dogs!

Best Friends CEO Julie Castle shares thoughts about dogs' place in our lives and Best Friends' commitment to ending shelter killing by 2025.
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Dogs, dogs, dogs!

Best Friends CEO Julie Castle shares thoughts about dogs' place in our lives and Best Friends' commitment to ending shelter killing by 2025.
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Dogs, dogs, dogs!

Best Friends CEO Julie Castle shares thoughts about dogs' place in our lives and Best Friends' commitment to ending shelter killing by 2025.
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Crazy talk in The New York Times

In a New York Times misguided opinion piece, Carol Mithers says low- and no-cost adoptions invite abusers and those too poor to care for pets to adopt.
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Crazy talk in The New York Times

In a New York Times misguided opinion piece, Carol Mithers says low- and no-cost adoptions invite abusers and those too poor to care for pets to adopt.
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Crazy talk in The New York Times

In a New York Times misguided opinion piece, Carol Mithers says low- and no-cost adoptions invite abusers and those too poor to care for pets to adopt.
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Crazy talk in The New York Times

In a New York Times misguided opinion piece, Carol Mithers says low- and no-cost adoptions invite abusers and those too poor to care for pets to adopt.
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Crazy talk in The New York Times

In a New York Times misguided opinion piece, Carol Mithers says low- and no-cost adoptions invite abusers and those too poor to care for pets to adopt.
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The 2018 Best Friends National Conference: “They laughed at us”

The 2018 Best Friends National Conference that took place in Los Angeles last week (July 19-21) was one of our best yet and, in many ways, marked a quantum leap for Best Friends and for the no-kill movement. The conference has been and remains a transformative experience, both in its rejuvenating energy and critical distribution of information and expertise. However, the 2018 conference marked something new: For the first time, there was a clear sense of purpose and coordination with regard t
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The 2018 Best Friends National Conference: “They laughed at us”

The 2018 Best Friends National Conference that took place in Los Angeles last week (July 19-21) was one of our best yet and, in many ways, marked a quantum leap for Best Friends and for the no-kill movement. The conference has been and remains a transformative experience, both in its rejuvenating energy and critical distribution of information and expertise. However, the 2018 conference marked something new: For the first time, there was a clear sense of purpose and coordination with regard t
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The 2018 Best Friends National Conference: “They laughed at us”

The 2018 Best Friends National Conference that took place in Los Angeles last week (July 19-21) was one of our best yet and, in many ways, marked a quantum leap for Best Friends and for the no-kill movement. The conference has been and remains a transformative experience, both in its rejuvenating energy and critical distribution of information and expertise. However, the 2018 conference marked something new: For the first time, there was a clear sense of purpose and coordination with regard t
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The 2018 Best Friends National Conference: “They laughed at us”

The 2018 Best Friends National Conference that took place in Los Angeles last week (July 19-21) was one of our best yet and, in many ways, marked a quantum leap for Best Friends and for the no-kill movement. The conference has been and remains a transformative experience, both in its rejuvenating energy and critical distribution of information and expertise. However, the 2018 conference marked something new: For the first time, there was a clear sense of purpose and coordination with regard t
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The 2018 Best Friends National Conference: “They laughed at us”

The 2018 Best Friends National Conference that took place in Los Angeles last week (July 19-21) was one of our best yet and, in many ways, marked a quantum leap for Best Friends and for the no-kill movement. The conference has been and remains a transformative experience, both in its rejuvenating energy and critical distribution of information and expertise. However, the 2018 conference marked something new: For the first time, there was a clear sense of purpose and coordination with regard t
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The 2018 Best Friends National Conference: “They laughed at us”

The 2018 Best Friends National Conference that took place in Los Angeles last week (July 19-21) was one of our best yet and, in many ways, marked a quantum leap for Best Friends and for the no-kill movement. The conference has been and remains a transformative experience, both in its rejuvenating energy and critical distribution of information and expertise. However, the 2018 conference marked something new: For the first time, there was a clear sense of purpose and coordination with regard t
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The 2018 Best Friends National Conference: “They laughed at us”

The 2018 Best Friends National Conference that took place in Los Angeles last week (July 19-21) was one of our best yet and, in many ways, marked a quantum leap for Best Friends and for the no-kill movement. The conference has been and remains a transformative experience, both in its rejuvenating energy and critical distribution of information and expertise. However, the 2018 conference marked something new: For the first time, there was a clear sense of purpose and coordination with regard t
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The 2018 Best Friends National Conference: “They laughed at us”

The 2018 Best Friends National Conference that took place in Los Angeles last week (July 19-21) was one of our best yet and, in many ways, marked a quantum leap for Best Friends and for the no-kill movement. The conference has been and remains a transformative experience, both in its rejuvenating energy and critical distribution of information and expertise. However, the 2018 conference marked something new: For the first time, there was a clear sense of purpose and coordination with regard t
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The 2018 Best Friends National Conference: “They laughed at us”

The 2018 Best Friends National Conference that took place in Los Angeles last week (July 19-21) was one of our best yet and, in many ways, marked a quantum leap for Best Friends and for the no-kill movement. The conference has been and remains a transformative experience, both in its rejuvenating energy and critical distribution of information and expertise. However, the 2018 conference marked something new: For the first time, there was a clear sense of purpose and coordination with regard t
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The 2018 Best Friends National Conference: “They laughed at us”

The 2018 Best Friends National Conference that took place in Los Angeles last week (July 19-21) was one of our best yet and, in many ways, marked a quantum leap for Best Friends and for the no-kill movement. The conference has been and remains a transformative experience, both in its rejuvenating energy and critical distribution of information and expertise. However, the 2018 conference marked something new: For the first time, there was a clear sense of purpose and coordination with regard t
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The 2018 Best Friends National Conference: “They laughed at us”

The 2018 Best Friends National Conference that took place in Los Angeles last week (July 19-21) was one of our best yet and, in many ways, marked a quantum leap for Best Friends and for the no-kill movement. The conference has been and remains a transformative experience, both in its rejuvenating energy and critical distribution of information and expertise. However, the 2018 conference marked something new: For the first time, there was a clear sense of purpose and coordination with regard t
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Best Friends founders honored

Social Capital Hero Award presented to Best Friends' co-founders for their great impact for the greater good by making the world better for animals.
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Best Friends founders honored

Social Capital Hero Award presented to Best Friends' co-founders for their great impact for the greater good by making the world better for animals.
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Best Friends founders honored

Social Capital Hero Award presented to Best Friends' co-founders for their great impact for the greater good by making the world better for animals.
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Best Friends founders honored

Social Capital Hero Award presented to Best Friends' co-founders for their great impact for the greater good by making the world better for animals.
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Best Friends founders honored

Social Capital Hero Award presented to Best Friends' co-founders for their great impact for the greater good by making the world better for animals.
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Best Friends founders honored

Social Capital Hero Award presented to Best Friends' co-founders for their great impact for the greater good by making the world better for animals.
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An audacious goal

There are now more than 1,500 no-kill communities. Is your community on the no-kill map? The goal: All of the US will be no-kill by 2025.
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An audacious goal

There are now more than 1,500 no-kill communities. Is your community on the no-kill map? The goal: All of the US will be no-kill by 2025.
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An audacious goal

There are now more than 1,500 no-kill communities. Is your community on the no-kill map? The goal: All of the US will be no-kill by 2025.
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An audacious goal

There are now more than 1,500 no-kill communities. Is your community on the no-kill map? The goal: All of the US will be no-kill by 2025.
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An audacious goal

There are now more than 1,500 no-kill communities. Is your community on the no-kill map? The goal: All of the US will be no-kill by 2025.
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The power of partnership

Nearly 300 Best Friends Network partners from around the nation commit to taking 4,000 rescued pets following Hurricane Harvey – but more are needed to save lives.
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The power of partnership

Nearly 300 Best Friends Network partners from around the nation commit to taking 4,000 rescued pets following Hurricane Harvey – but more are needed to save lives.
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The power of partnership

Nearly 300 Best Friends Network partners from around the nation commit to taking 4,000 rescued pets following Hurricane Harvey – but more are needed to save lives.
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The power of partnership

Nearly 300 Best Friends Network partners from around the nation commit to taking 4,000 rescued pets following Hurricane Harvey – but more are needed to save lives.
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The power of partnership

Nearly 300 Best Friends Network partners from around the nation commit to taking 4,000 rescued pets following Hurricane Harvey – but more are needed to save lives.
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Kudos to Zappos — again!

Home For The Pawlidayz adoption promo exceeds the goal, finding homes for over 11,000 animals nationwide between Black Friday through Cyber Monday.
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Kudos to Zappos — again!

Home For The Pawlidayz adoption promo exceeds the goal, finding homes for over 11,000 animals nationwide between Black Friday through Cyber Monday.
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Kudos to Zappos — again!

Home For The Pawlidayz adoption promo exceeds the goal, finding homes for over 11,000 animals nationwide between Black Friday through Cyber Monday.
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Kudos to Zappos — again!

Home For The Pawlidayz adoption promo exceeds the goal, finding homes for over 11,000 animals nationwide between Black Friday through Cyber Monday.
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Kudos to Zappos — again!

Home For The Pawlidayz adoption promo exceeds the goal, finding homes for over 11,000 animals nationwide between Black Friday through Cyber Monday.
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Kudos to Zappos — again!

Home For The Pawlidayz adoption promo exceeds the goal, finding homes for over 11,000 animals nationwide between Black Friday through Cyber Monday.
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Kudos to Zappos — again!

Home For The Pawlidayz adoption promo exceeds the goal, finding homes for over 11,000 animals nationwide between Black Friday through Cyber Monday.
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Kudos to Zappos — again!

Home For The Pawlidayz adoption promo exceeds the goal, finding homes for over 11,000 animals nationwide between Black Friday through Cyber Monday.
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Petunias in the desert

The Best Friends founders, a collection of mad geniuses and visionaries, inspired me to drop everything to join the mission to end shelter killing.
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Petunias in the desert

The Best Friends founders, a collection of mad geniuses and visionaries, inspired me to drop everything to join the mission to end shelter killing.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

Petunias in the desert

The Best Friends founders, a collection of mad geniuses and visionaries, inspired me to drop everything to join the mission to end shelter killing.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

Petunias in the desert

The Best Friends founders, a collection of mad geniuses and visionaries, inspired me to drop everything to join the mission to end shelter killing.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

Petunias in the desert

The Best Friends founders, a collection of mad geniuses and visionaries, inspired me to drop everything to join the mission to end shelter killing.
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How are we doing?

As a mission-driven organization, tracking our progress with detailed metrics serves to keep us on track and make us accountable to donors.
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How are we doing?

As a mission-driven organization, tracking our progress with detailed metrics serves to keep us on track and make us accountable to donors.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

How are we doing?

As a mission-driven organization, tracking our progress with detailed metrics serves to keep us on track and make us accountable to donors.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

How are we doing?

As a mission-driven organization, tracking our progress with detailed metrics serves to keep us on track and make us accountable to donors.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

How are we doing?

As a mission-driven organization, tracking our progress with detailed metrics serves to keep us on track and make us accountable to donors.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

How are we doing?

As a mission-driven organization, tracking our progress with detailed metrics serves to keep us on track and make us accountable to donors.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

How are we doing?

As a mission-driven organization, tracking our progress with detailed metrics serves to keep us on track and make us accountable to donors.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

How are we doing?

As a mission-driven organization, tracking our progress with detailed metrics serves to keep us on track and make us accountable to donors.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

How are we doing?

As a mission-driven organization, tracking our progress with detailed metrics serves to keep us on track and make us accountable to donors.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

How are we doing?

As a mission-driven organization, tracking our progress with detailed metrics serves to keep us on track and make us accountable to donors.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

How are we doing?

As a mission-driven organization, tracking our progress with detailed metrics serves to keep us on track and make us accountable to donors.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

How are we doing?

As a mission-driven organization, tracking our progress with detailed metrics serves to keep us on track and make us accountable to donors.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

How are we doing?

As a mission-driven organization, tracking our progress with detailed metrics serves to keep us on track and make us accountable to donors.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

How are we doing?

As a mission-driven organization, tracking our progress with detailed metrics serves to keep us on track and make us accountable to donors.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

How are we doing?

As a mission-driven organization, tracking our progress with detailed metrics serves to keep us on track and make us accountable to donors.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

How are we doing?

As a mission-driven organization, tracking our progress with detailed metrics serves to keep us on track and make us accountable to donors.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

How are we doing?

As a mission-driven organization, tracking our progress with detailed metrics serves to keep us on track and make us accountable to donors.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

How are we doing?

As a mission-driven organization, tracking our progress with detailed metrics serves to keep us on track and make us accountable to donors.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

How are we doing?

As a mission-driven organization, tracking our progress with detailed metrics serves to keep us on track and make us accountable to donors.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

How are we doing?

As a mission-driven organization, tracking our progress with detailed metrics serves to keep us on track and make us accountable to donors.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

How are we doing?

As a mission-driven organization, tracking our progress with detailed metrics serves to keep us on track and make us accountable to donors.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

How are we doing?

As a mission-driven organization, tracking our progress with detailed metrics serves to keep us on track and make us accountable to donors.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

How are we doing?

As a mission-driven organization, tracking our progress with detailed metrics serves to keep us on track and make us accountable to donors.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

Outside eyes

Oke Mueller, brand strategist at TBWAChiatDay, offers insight at Best Friends Conference.
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Outside eyes

Oke Mueller, brand strategist at TBWAChiatDay, offers insight at Best Friends Conference.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

Outside eyes

Oke Mueller, brand strategist at TBWAChiatDay, offers insight at Best Friends Conference.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

Outside eyes

Oke Mueller, brand strategist at TBWAChiatDay, offers insight at Best Friends Conference.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

Outside eyes

Oke Mueller, brand strategist at TBWAChiatDay, offers insight at Best Friends Conference.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

Outside eyes

Oke Mueller, brand strategist at TBWAChiatDay, offers insight at Best Friends Conference.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

Outside eyes

Oke Mueller, brand strategist at TBWAChiatDay, offers insight at Best Friends Conference.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

Outside eyes

Oke Mueller, brand strategist at TBWAChiatDay, offers insight at Best Friends Conference.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

Outside eyes

Oke Mueller, brand strategist at TBWAChiatDay, offers insight at Best Friends Conference.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

Outside eyes

Oke Mueller, brand strategist at TBWAChiatDay, offers insight at Best Friends Conference.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

Outside eyes

Oke Mueller, brand strategist at TBWAChiatDay, offers insight at Best Friends Conference.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

Single and Loving It!

Adoption promotion highlights pets who need to be an only animal in their home. These are lovable 'loner' animals.
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Single and Loving It!

Adoption promotion highlights pets who need to be an only animal in their home. These are lovable 'loner' animals.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

Single and Loving It!

Adoption promotion highlights pets who need to be an only animal in their home. These are lovable 'loner' animals.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

Single and Loving It!

Adoption promotion highlights pets who need to be an only animal in their home. These are lovable 'loner' animals.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

Single and Loving It!

Adoption promotion highlights pets who need to be an only animal in their home. These are lovable 'loner' animals.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

Single and Loving It!

Adoption promotion highlights pets who need to be an only animal in their home. These are lovable 'loner' animals.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

Single and Loving It!

Adoption promotion highlights pets who need to be an only animal in their home. These are lovable 'loner' animals.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

Single and Loving It!

Adoption promotion highlights pets who need to be an only animal in their home. These are lovable 'loner' animals.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

Single and Loving It!

Adoption promotion highlights pets who need to be an only animal in their home. These are lovable 'loner' animals.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

Single and Loving It!

Adoption promotion highlights pets who need to be an only animal in their home. These are lovable 'loner' animals.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

Single and Loving It!

Adoption promotion highlights pets who need to be an only animal in their home. These are lovable 'loner' animals.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

A national treasure

Founders' session at 2012 Best Friends No More Homeless Pets National Conference spotlights visionaries of the no-kill movement.
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A national treasure

Founders' session at 2012 Best Friends No More Homeless Pets National Conference spotlights visionaries of the no-kill movement.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

A national treasure

Founders' session at 2012 Best Friends No More Homeless Pets National Conference spotlights visionaries of the no-kill movement.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

A national treasure

Founders' session at 2012 Best Friends No More Homeless Pets National Conference spotlights visionaries of the no-kill movement.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

A national treasure

Founders' session at 2012 Best Friends No More Homeless Pets National Conference spotlights visionaries of the no-kill movement.
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Strut Your Mutt kicks butt!

Best Friends' national dog walk raised $1,280,365 for homeless pets, with over $866,000 of that going to 153 our No More Homeless Pets Network partners.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

Strut Your Mutt kicks butt!

Best Friends' national dog walk raised $1,280,365 for homeless pets, with over $866,000 of that going to 153 our No More Homeless Pets Network partners.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

Strut Your Mutt kicks butt!

Best Friends' national dog walk raised $1,280,365 for homeless pets, with over $866,000 of that going to 153 our No More Homeless Pets Network partners.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

Strut Your Mutt kicks butt!

Best Friends' national dog walk raised $1,280,365 for homeless pets, with over $866,000 of that going to 153 our No More Homeless Pets Network partners.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

Strut Your Mutt kicks butt!

Best Friends' national dog walk raised $1,280,365 for homeless pets, with over $866,000 of that going to 153 our No More Homeless Pets Network partners.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

Strut Your Mutt kicks butt!

Best Friends' national dog walk raised $1,280,365 for homeless pets, with over $866,000 of that going to 153 our No More Homeless Pets Network partners.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

Strut Your Mutt kicks butt!

Best Friends' national dog walk raised $1,280,365 for homeless pets, with over $866,000 of that going to 153 our No More Homeless Pets Network partners.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

Strut Your Mutt kicks butt!

Best Friends' national dog walk raised $1,280,365 for homeless pets, with over $866,000 of that going to 153 our No More Homeless Pets Network partners.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

Strut Your Mutt kicks butt!

Best Friends' national dog walk raised $1,280,365 for homeless pets, with over $866,000 of that going to 153 our No More Homeless Pets Network partners.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

Strut Your Mutt kicks butt!

Best Friends' national dog walk raised $1,280,365 for homeless pets, with over $866,000 of that going to 153 our No More Homeless Pets Network partners.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

Strut Your Mutt kicks butt!

Best Friends' national dog walk raised $1,280,365 for homeless pets, with over $866,000 of that going to 153 our No More Homeless Pets Network partners.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

A life-changing experience

Don't miss the Best Friends conference this year at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Here's why. Register today.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

A life-changing experience

Don't miss the Best Friends conference this year at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Here's why. Register today.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

A life-changing experience

Don't miss the Best Friends conference this year at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Here's why. Register today.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

A life-changing experience

Don't miss the Best Friends conference this year at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Here's why. Register today.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

A life-changing experience

Don't miss the Best Friends conference this year at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Here's why. Register today.
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The world of parrots

Do parrots maintain a healthy diet on bird seed? Think again! Jacqueline Johnson, manager of the Parrot Garden, dishes on birds for Parrot Week!
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The world of parrots

Do parrots maintain a healthy diet on bird seed? Think again! Jacqueline Johnson, manager of the Parrot Garden, dishes on birds for Parrot Week!
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

The world of parrots

Do parrots maintain a healthy diet on bird seed? Think again! Jacqueline Johnson, manager of the Parrot Garden, dishes on birds for Parrot Week!
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

The world of parrots

Do parrots maintain a healthy diet on bird seed? Think again! Jacqueline Johnson, manager of the Parrot Garden, dishes on birds for Parrot Week!
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After the storm

Best Friends' New York programs is coordinating with local rescues, shelters and volunteers in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene.
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After the storm

Best Friends' New York programs is coordinating with local rescues, shelters and volunteers in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

After the storm

Best Friends' New York programs is coordinating with local rescues, shelters and volunteers in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

After the storm

Best Friends' New York programs is coordinating with local rescues, shelters and volunteers in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

Beyond the Bunny House

In some ways, living with a rabbit is similar to being in the company of a cat or dog. Learn about a bunny as a pet.
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Beyond the Bunny House

In some ways, living with a rabbit is similar to being in the company of a cat or dog. Learn about a bunny as a pet.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

Beyond the Bunny House

In some ways, living with a rabbit is similar to being in the company of a cat or dog. Learn about a bunny as a pet.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

Beyond the Bunny House

In some ways, living with a rabbit is similar to being in the company of a cat or dog. Learn about a bunny as a pet.
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Wild Friends

The Wild Friends department at Best Friends specializes in wildlife education in addition to rehabilitating injured and orphaned wild animals.
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Wild Friends

The Wild Friends department at Best Friends specializes in wildlife education in addition to rehabilitating injured and orphaned wild animals.
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Wild Friends

The Wild Friends department at Best Friends specializes in wildlife education in addition to rehabilitating injured and orphaned wild animals.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

Wild Friends

The Wild Friends department at Best Friends specializes in wildlife education in addition to rehabilitating injured and orphaned wild animals.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

Wild Friends

The Wild Friends department at Best Friends specializes in wildlife education in addition to rehabilitating injured and orphaned wild animals.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

Wild Friends

The Wild Friends department at Best Friends specializes in wildlife education in addition to rehabilitating injured and orphaned wild animals.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

Wild Friends

The Wild Friends department at Best Friends specializes in wildlife education in addition to rehabilitating injured and orphaned wild animals.
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Events that save lives

These one-of-a-kind events pull together the rescue and shelter community to find homes for homeless pets and spread awareness.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

Events that save lives

These one-of-a-kind events pull together the rescue and shelter community to find homes for homeless pets and spread awareness.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

Events that save lives

These one-of-a-kind events pull together the rescue and shelter community to find homes for homeless pets and spread awareness.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

Events that save lives

These one-of-a-kind events pull together the rescue and shelter community to find homes for homeless pets and spread awareness.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

Events that save lives

These one-of-a-kind events pull together the rescue and shelter community to find homes for homeless pets and spread awareness.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

Events that save lives

These one-of-a-kind events pull together the rescue and shelter community to find homes for homeless pets and spread awareness.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

Events that save lives

These one-of-a-kind events pull together the rescue and shelter community to find homes for homeless pets and spread awareness.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

Events that save lives

These one-of-a-kind events pull together the rescue and shelter community to find homes for homeless pets and spread awareness.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

Events that save lives

These one-of-a-kind events pull together the rescue and shelter community to find homes for homeless pets and spread awareness.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

Events that save lives

These one-of-a-kind events pull together the rescue and shelter community to find homes for homeless pets and spread awareness.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

Events that save lives

These one-of-a-kind events pull together the rescue and shelter community to find homes for homeless pets and spread awareness.
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The Real Deal

Ledy VanKavage is nominated by the readers of American Dog magazine for Animal Welfare Lobbyist of the Year.
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The Real Deal

Ledy VanKavage is nominated by the readers of American Dog magazine for Animal Welfare Lobbyist of the Year.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

The Real Deal

Ledy VanKavage is nominated by the readers of American Dog magazine for Animal Welfare Lobbyist of the Year.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

The Real Deal

Ledy VanKavage is nominated by the readers of American Dog magazine for Animal Welfare Lobbyist of the Year.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

The Real Deal

Ledy VanKavage is nominated by the readers of American Dog magazine for Animal Welfare Lobbyist of the Year.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

The Real Deal

Ledy VanKavage is nominated by the readers of American Dog magazine for Animal Welfare Lobbyist of the Year.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

The Real Deal

Ledy VanKavage is nominated by the readers of American Dog magazine for Animal Welfare Lobbyist of the Year.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

The Real Deal

Ledy VanKavage is nominated by the readers of American Dog magazine for Animal Welfare Lobbyist of the Year.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

The Real Deal

Ledy VanKavage is nominated by the readers of American Dog magazine for Animal Welfare Lobbyist of the Year.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

The Real Deal

Ledy VanKavage is nominated by the readers of American Dog magazine for Animal Welfare Lobbyist of the Year.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

The Real Deal

Ledy VanKavage is nominated by the readers of American Dog magazine for Animal Welfare Lobbyist of the Year.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

The Real Deal

Ledy VanKavage is nominated by the readers of American Dog magazine for Animal Welfare Lobbyist of the Year.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

The Real Deal

Ledy VanKavage is nominated by the readers of American Dog magazine for Animal Welfare Lobbyist of the Year.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

The Real Deal

Ledy VanKavage is nominated by the readers of American Dog magazine for Animal Welfare Lobbyist of the Year.
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All About Community

Sunday morning I pulled up to the Santa Monica Pier in Los Angeles to help kick off Best Friends Animal Society’s Strut Your Mutt.
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All About Community

Sunday morning I pulled up to the Santa Monica Pier in Los Angeles to help kick off Best Friends Animal Society’s Strut Your Mutt.
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Dog in front of rainbow

All About Community

Sunday morning I pulled up to the Santa Monica Pier in Los Angeles to help kick off Best Friends Animal Society’s Strut Your Mutt.
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Dog in front of rainbow

All About Community

Sunday morning I pulled up to the Santa Monica Pier in Los Angeles to help kick off Best Friends Animal Society’s Strut Your Mutt.
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Dog in front of rainbow

All About Community

Sunday morning I pulled up to the Santa Monica Pier in Los Angeles to help kick off Best Friends Animal Society’s Strut Your Mutt.
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The Little Event That Could

It's been a little over 15 years since I helped Best Friends Animal Society launch their first Strut Your Mutt in Salt Lake City.
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The Little Event That Could

It's been a little over 15 years since I helped Best Friends Animal Society launch their first Strut Your Mutt in Salt Lake City.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

The Little Event That Could

It's been a little over 15 years since I helped Best Friends Animal Society launch their first Strut Your Mutt in Salt Lake City.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

The Little Event That Could

It's been a little over 15 years since I helped Best Friends Animal Society launch their first Strut Your Mutt in Salt Lake City.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

The Little Event That Could

It's been a little over 15 years since I helped Best Friends Animal Society launch their first Strut Your Mutt in Salt Lake City.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

The Little Event That Could

It's been a little over 15 years since I helped Best Friends Animal Society launch their first Strut Your Mutt in Salt Lake City.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

The Little Event That Could

It's been a little over 15 years since I helped Best Friends Animal Society launch their first Strut Your Mutt in Salt Lake City.
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Dog in front of rainbow wall

The Little Event That Could

It's been a little over 15 years since I helped Best Friends Animal Society launch their first Strut Your Mutt in Salt Lake City.