Dog Stories

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Who should you believe — some reporter or your lying eyes?

Many people, including animal shelter workers, don't score well when asked to pick...
Julie Castle Blog
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An innovative approach to dog behavior modification

With Best Friends grant funding, Sammy's Hope, a New Jersey animal rescue, impleme...
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The pursuit of breeding perfection leaves a trail of destruction

The average lifespan of many purebred dog breeds is decreasing. Genetic problems i...
Julie Castle Blog
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New life for pet of the week

Senior female black Lab named Celine is featured as a Pet of the Week on the Best ...
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You’ll laugh, you’ll cry: The Champions, the documentary about the Vicktory dogs, releases today

Award-winning film celebrating former fighting dogs, many of them pitbulls, of Mic...
Julie Castle Blog
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Heartworm-positive pit bull finds love

Family overcomes adoption obstacles, including heartworm and negative pitbull ster...
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Favorite NKLA dog and cat adoptions

Read about our favorite dog and cat adoptions from the NKLA Pet Adoption Center, i...
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From shelter dog to service dog

Sweet, friendly and good-natured Chihuahua adopted from Best Friends in Los Angele...
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Favorite New York dog and cat adoptions

Read about our favorite dog and cat adoptions from Best Friends-New York this year...
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Favorite dog and cat adoptions in L.A.

Read about our favorite dog and cat adoptions from Best Friends Pet Adoption and S...
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Senior dog with autoimmune polyarthritis adopted

Senior terrier mix with autoimmune polyarthritis (arthritis in multiple joints) fi...
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Solving the problem of puppy mills

Best Friends is involved in work to fight against puppy mills by educating the pub...
Julie Castle Blog
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Three-legged dog gets a new beginning

Three-legged dog suffered accident that required his leg be amputated and then lat...
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Purebred dog rescue

Twenty-five percent of dogs in shelters are purebreds. Read story of two German sh...
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Beagle body language

Beagle's stunning walk at Strut Your Mutt and 'adopt me' vest catches the eye of a...
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