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NKUT launches: Final stretch to take entire state of Utah no-kill
Best Friends launches No-Kill Utah (NKUT), the final push to take entire state of Utah no-kill.
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Saving lives in Utah's second-largest city
West Valley City is on verge of achieving no-kill status, with an 89.7 percent save rate in 2013.
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Opponents of community cat programs: A desperate struggle for relevance
TNR opponents are more interested in preserving status quo than implementing lifesaving programs.
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Backstory of new Best Friends Animal Clinic
The new Best Friends Clinic is a worthwhile landmark for our 30th anniversary and our progress for the animals.
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A big Best Friends win for the animals in Utah — the battle rages in Missouri
Breed specific legislation is not effective. The focus should be on irresponsible dog owners. Missouri considers this question.
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Remembering Paul Jolly
Francis pays tribute to Paul Jolly, Petco Foundation executive director.
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Good Samaritan bills in Maryland
Legislation initiated by Best Friends in Maryland seeks to protect feral stray cat caregivers and their felines.
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Great victories for puppies and pit bull terriers
It’s been an incredible week for the animals! Huge strides have been made in South Dakota and Chicago.
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American Pets Alive!
Julie Castle recaps the American Pets Alive Conference held in Austin, Texas.
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Landmark court injunction big victory for puppies and Best Friends volunteers
California Superior Court of L.A. County issues injunction against Barkworks, accused of sourcing pets from puppy mills.
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Breaking ground at Best Friends
Thirty years ago, ground was broken on what would become largest no-kill sanctuary in U.S., Best Friends HQ, and launch pad for…
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Is Chicago next to ban the sale of puppy mill pets?
Chicago may be next to put an end to the sale of dogs and cats from puppy mills.
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Disgust at Sochi’s treatment of animals a case of pots and kettles?
Host of 2014 Winter Olympics, Sochi, Russia's killing of stray dogs was unfortunate and brutal.
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Benchmark results from Los Angeles point to bright future for no-kill
Launched in 2012, NKLA has resulted in cutting the killing of animals in Los Angeles shelters by half.
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Your voice needed as legislatures consider bans on breed discrimination
Many state's legislatures are in session right now. Some of them are considering banning breed discrimination. Take action…
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