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Summer safety tips for pets and their people

Check out these hot tips from Best Friends Animal Society to help you have fun in the sun with your furry friends.
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Dog carrying a stick in her mouth beside a body of water

Preparing for Your Foster Kittens

If you're planning to foster kittens, learn about the supplies you'll need — plus how to kitten-proof your home.
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Calico kitten sitting in front of packages of Royal Canin kitten food

Winter Pet Care

Cold weather can be hazardous to the health of cats and dogs, and even deadly, so here are a few things to consider for the animals in our care when the weather turns fri...
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Close up of Rez dog in the snow

Ways to Celebrate International Cat Day

In honor of all the wonderful cats around the world, it's a great day to increase enrichment for your cat, pamper them with their favorite things, and help cats who don’t...
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Orange and white cat looking through a circular opening

Pet Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Guide

Pet emergency and disaster preparedness is essential to keep you and your animals safe whether you need to shelter in place or evacuate. Here's how to prepare for emergen...
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Tabby cat sniffing medication bottles on a windowsill

The Latest Solution for Solving Your Pet Needs - Your Voice!

There’s a new way to get helpful pet advice anytime, anywhere, just by using your voice.
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Use Voicify to search Best Friends Animal Society's Resource Center

Summer Pet Safety Tips: Keeping Dogs and Cats Safe in Hot Weather

Learn tips for keeping pets safe in hot weather, including signs of heatstroke in dogs and cats.
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tan dog with mouth open in the water next to vegetation on a hot summer day

New Cat Checklist: Welcome Your New Feline Friend Home

Are you bringing a new cat home? This new cat checklist will help you learn what you need to welcome your new pet home.
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Two kittens, one white and one tabby, who were just adopted and brought home

Christmas Holiday Dangers for Pets

List of Christmas dangers for pets: Christmas trees, decorations, lights, gifts, raisins, onions, chocolate, alcohol; poinsettias, mistletoe; candles.
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Calico kitten with holiday bows

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

5 Ways to Fundraise for Community Cat TNVR

Community cats TNVR (also known as cat TNR) takes funds to spay/neuter and vaccinate the cats. Here are five ways to raise money for a small-scale spay/neuter campaign.
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Feral cat sitting next to donated cat food from a TNVR group

Senior Dog Care: Tips to Keep Older Dogs Happy and Healthy

If you're caring for a senior dog, there are some specific factors to consider. Follow these tips to keep an older dog happy and healthy.
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person caring for senior dog by taking him out on a walk

Tips for Moving With Pets

Planning on moving with pets? There are challenges to moving with a dog, cat, or other pet but also several ways to minimize the stress. Here are some tips.
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Tips for Picking a Pet Who's Right for Your Lifestyle

Picking a pet who's right for your lifestyle and not sure where to start? Learn what factors to consider when choosing the best pet for you.
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woman considering picking a pet dog during a meet and greet outside with a smiling white-and-brown dog

Tips to Control Cat Allergy Symptoms if You Live With a Cat

Allergic to cats? Learn tips to help you control your cat allergy symptoms to make it easier to handle living with a cat.
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tabby cat lying on an orange bed

Top Reasons to Adopt a Pet Rather Than Buy

What are the benefits of pet adoption? Here are some of the top reasons to adopt a pet instead of buying one.
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family adopting a pet posing together with their new dog

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