StoriesAll Stories Features Julie's Blog Videos Magazine Community Voices Image Volunteer turns passion into action Turning her lifelong passion for animals into action, Jenn Yandrisevits volunteers with Best Friends' New York programs. Feature Image 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. Julie Castle Blog Image Chicago bans the sale of dogs and cats Chicago, Illinois, bans the retail sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in pet stores, another victory in combating puppy mill-supplied pet stores. Feature Image Overweight rabbit diet and exercise plan Bunny who is overweight is put on a healthy diet that cuts out high-calorie foods and starts an exercise plan that includes digging in the dirt. Feature Image Overcoming pit bull terrier stereotypes One student's visit to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary helps change his mind about pit bulls and correct negative stereotypes about the breed. Feature Image Opponents of community cat programs: A desperate struggle for relevance TNR opponents are more interested in preserving status quo than implementing lifesaving programs. Julie Castle Blog Image Mammoth donkey gets creative physical therapy Mammoth donkey (a big breed of donkey) receives physical therapy to recover from surgery, but there were challenges along the way. Feature Image Proactive animal legislation Best Friends staff work to ensure laws are passed that are proactive and positive for animals and laws that are bad for pets are changed. Feature Image 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. Julie Castle Blog Image School for shy dogs Class for shy dogs at Best Friends helps animals who need a little extra encouragement to be social. Treats are given out to motivate the dogs. Feature Image Dogs on their best behavior Best Friends mentors groups to assist pets in reaching their fullest potential. Feature Image Cat Town Café in Oakland, California Cat Town Café in Oakland, California, opens. A collaboration between Cat Town and the Cat Man of West Oakland, the cafe helps shelter cats find homes. Feature Image 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. Julie Castle Blog Image Forgiving cat is still loving and affectionate Someone burned Grayson the cat and nearly killed him, but he is still as loving and affectionate as ever. Read this forgiving cat's story. Feature Image Remembering Paul Jolly Francis pays tribute to Paul Jolly, Petco Foundation executive director. Julie Castle Blog Pagination Previous page First page 1 … Page 206 Page 207 Current page 208 Page 209 Page 210 … Last page 306 Next page