California sanctuary for homeless dogs run by granddaughters of founders
April 28, 2005
Granddaughters plan for the future of a California dog sanctuary started by their grandparents.
Animal supporter is all grown up now
April 27, 2005
Twenty years ago, she made a donation to Best Friends, and now, she's finally here. Meet one of the earliest Best Friends members on her first trip to the sanctuary.
Dog comes to Sanctuary after falling out of a pick-up truck
April 27, 2005
After he took a tumble, Yogi the dog says he's never getting in the back of a pick-up truck again.
Improving the design of animal shelters in Italy
April 25, 2005
Will Milan have a new, state-of-the-art animal facility? An Italian visitor came to Best Friends recently to get ideas for designing a "quality of life" shelter.
Hungry Angel
April 21, 2005
She's beautiful, but she was hungry! Meet Angel, a new horse at Best Friends who hopes to gain hundreds of much-needed pounds.
Do rabbits have nine lives?
April 18, 2005
Sammy the bunny recovers from various medical challenges.
Healing after experiencing grief over loss of a pet
April 13, 2005
Expert shares tips on coping with grief after the loss of an animal.
10th anniversary of volunteering with animals
April 13, 2005
Two friends bond over their shared love of volunteering with pets at Best Friends.
Elementary teacher teaches students about Best Friends and animals
April 13, 2005
Kindergarten teacher Kim Johnston teaches about kindness to animals.
Helping people in crisis and their pets
April 13, 2005
Psychologist Linda Harper keeps pets and people together through nonprofit organization Blessed Bonds.
Feral cat trapper's personal story
April 12, 2005
Boston woman tells how she came to care for feral cats, and how she convinced her neighbors to seek a more humane solution.
Vegan woman learns rabbits are vegetarian and decides to adopt
April 12, 2005
Two rabbits are adopted into a forever home thanks to a Best Friends article about bunnies.
Cats with chronic sniffles love playing
April 6, 2005
Despite their chronic upper respiratory infections, two eccentric Best Friends cats show us how to enjoy life to the fullest.
Noah's Animal House: Domestic violence shelter for women and pets
April 5, 2005
A women’s shelter in Las Vegas is a safe place for both two- and four-footed victims of domestic violence.
TTouch for dogs training sessions
April 5, 2005
No one enjoyed the TTouch lessons with expert Karen Rasmussen more than the Best Friends dogs!
West Valley City's new title: No-Kill Community
March 31, 2005
During the months of January and February, West Valley City, the second largest city in Utah, was officially a no-kill community.
The ugly duckling dog
March 29, 2005
Read how one dog went from "homely" to "home," proving she was a beauty all along.
Record-setting one-day high-volume spay neuter clinic in California
March 28, 2005
Best Friends Catnippers clinic sets new record for surgeries in one day.
Amazon parrot lifespan
March 22, 2005
Amazon parrots can live up to 80 years, and finding a family to make such a long commitment is no easy task.
Best Friends Art Project
March 18, 2005
Encouraging people to be part of the solution to pet overpopulation.