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Jurisdictions With Humane Pet Sales Laws

Here's a list of jurisdictions with humane pet sales laws. Ordinances have been enacted to stop puppy mills and address the inhumane conditions in the pet mill industry.
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Animal Welfare Coalition-Building Action Kit

Animal welfare coalitions are teams that have a mission focused on helping homeless animals. This comprehensive how-to guide provides instructions.
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What Are Puppy Mills and Why Are They Bad?

What are puppy mills? They are factory farms for dogs who are bred as frequently as possible in often unsanitary, cruel conditions. Learn more about why puppy mills are b...
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16 Ways to Stop Puppy Mills

What are some ways to stop puppy mills? Learn some easy things anyone can do to help shut down the inhumane puppy mill industry.
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Person smiling and holding a small dog, along with a Puppies Aren't Products Best Friends bag

Want a Purebred Dog? Avoid Supporting Puppy Mills

Looking for a purebred dog? Don't support the puppy mill industry. Instead, you can save a life and adopt a purebred dog with these tips.
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What Every Advocate Should Know About Community Cats

What is a community cat and how can I help them? Here's what community cat and trap-neuter-vaccinate-return (TNVR) advocates should know.
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Black medium-hair community cat with ear tip who is part of a managed TNR cat colony

What Every Public Health Official Should Know About Community Cats

If you're a public health official, learn about fact vs. fiction when it comes to community cats and trap-neuter-vaccinate-return (TNVR), including info about rabies and ...
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Gray and white community cat with a freshly tipped ear to indicate he is a feral cat who is part of a managed cat colony

What Every Policymaker Should Know About Community Cats

If you're a policymaker, you might have to face issues about community cats (i.e., stray or feral cats) and trap-neuter-vaccinate-return (TNVR). Here's key info to know.
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Blackie, a black shorthair community cat, with an ear tip

Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return (TNVR) for Cats: Action Kit

Wondering how to help community (outdoor) cats? This action kit compiles resources that explain the value of trap-neuter-vaccinate-return (TNVR) and how to implement a pr...
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Gray-and-white feral barn cat who is part of TNR project

Essay on Animals: How to Write a Persuasive Paper

If you’ve decided to write an essay on animals, either for a school assignment or for another purpose, here are the steps to follow.
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This girl (with help from her two black cats) is writing an essay on animals for school.

Wildlife and Community Cats: Fact vs. Fiction

Learn the truth behind common myths about how community cats (aka cats who live outdoors) and wildlife interact.
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multiple community cats outdoors amid wildlife

Cat Colony at Risk: Gaining Community Support for TNR

Feral cat colonies can be a source of discord with neighbors. Here are tips to keep the peace when practicing TNR and managing stray cats.
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Feral tabby cat with ear tip. He lives in a stray cat colony outdoors.

How to Organize a Pet Food Drive

Learn how to organize a pet food drive in your community to gather food for dogs, cats, and other pets to help families in need keep the pets they love.
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Organize a pet food drive to help animals in need, like this pitbull mix who is up for adoption.

Pet Breeding: Best Friends' Position

Best Friends Animal Society does not support pet breeding or pet mills. The most responsible choice is to adopt pets from shelters or rescue organizations.
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Best Friends does not support pet breeding. Please adopt a pet like this brindle dog from a rescue group or shelter.

Researching Puppy Farms: Puppy Mill Website Links

View a list of important puppy mill links to use to research puppy farms.
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Dog rescued from a puppy mill

No-Kill: How to Make a No-Kill Community a Reality

Read firsthand accounts of leaders who have helped create no-kill cities or towns. These resources provide how-to’s for creating a no-kill community.
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Helping pitbulls like these two friendly dogs is key to achieving no-kill.

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