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.
Alternative spring break for Vanderbilt University students
March 17, 2005
Twelve students from Vanderbilt University spent their spring break volunteering with animals.
Guinea pig adoption
March 17, 2005
Meet this longhair guinea pig’s fun new mom before he heads off to his new home in Michigan.
Meals on Wheels delivers for pets
March 15, 2005
San Francisco's Meals on Wheels now delivers pet food, along with hot meals, to homebound seniors.
Best Friends wins 'Build-A-Bear' grant
March 13, 2005
The $10,000 grant will go towards care of animals at the sanctuary.
Houston backs non-surgical neutering of male dogs
March 12, 2005
Texas city approves Neutersol® to neuter male dogs.
People-Pet Partnership celebrates 1000th adoption
March 11, 2005
PR guru Amy Angelilli founds the People-Pet Partnership with the goal of increasing pet adoption events in her city.
Rescuing a Himalayan cat hit by a car
March 2, 2005
After accident, Himalayan cat is recovering from some serious injuries, including a broken jaw.
Guinea pig who looks like Cousin It
February 23, 2005
Could it be a guinea pig star has been living right under our noses?
Confident cockatoo who is talkative too
February 17, 2005
This parrot demanded special chauffeuring on his way to Best Friends.