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USDA removes online database critical to animal welfare work

The USDA online database has been taken down. This was an Invaluable tool to resea...
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Give Love for a happy Valentine’s Day

Through Valentine's Day, adopt a dog or cat for only $14. Learn more about this sp...
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Pet promotions save lives

Bring Joy national pet adoption promotion exceeds expectations, with over 11,000 c...
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New Year’s Eve tabby cat adoption

Woman finds the perfect cat to adopt from Best Friends at PetSmart in Harlem on Ne...
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Cats for hire

A program at Best Friends in Los Angeles is putting cats who might not otherwise b...
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Best Friends Super Bowl 2017: Puppies vs. kittens

The animal Super Bowl of Cuteness in 2017 features the most adorable photos of kit...
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Homer the cat’s odyssey

Super-senior feline (17 years old) who has some issues with inappropriate urinatio...
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Adorable Adoptable: Kalina

Adorable Adoptable: Kalina
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A boy and his cat

A boy whose dream was to have a cat proves he is ready for the responsibility. He ...
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Even pets have New Year’s resolutions

Photos of dogs, cats, pigs and goats with info about the animals' New Year's resol...
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New York super adoption a perfect ending to a year of saving lives

Presented by BOBS from Skechers with support from Petco Foundation and Hallmark, B...
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Petco Foundation gives pets a very happy 2016

Petco Foundation helps over 2,000 animals get adopted this year with a generous gr...
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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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Celebrating the season with holiday pet photos

See cute Christmas holiday photos of dogs, cats, horses, a parrot and bunny at the...
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My story: Best Friends volunteer Heather Ramsey

Q&A with Heather Ramsey who fosters terminally ill cats for Best Friends i...
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