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Who’s the guy in the dog suit? A DNA test will finally reveal the truth!

As part of our commemoration of the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, a DNA p...
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Puppy parties: The latest in prime-time support of puppy mills

Disappointment proves to be an understatement after a 'Today' show segme...
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Teacup puppies

Best Friends exposes the myths behind one of the pet industry's most dangerou...
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Skye terrier mix with Cushing’s disease adopted

Skye terrier mix, who is a senior and has Cushing's disease (condition in whi...
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Heart stealer

Best Friends dog converts German shepherd enthusiast to a fan of the mutt - and ad...
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Surrogate mother dog's new life

Dog is a surrogate mother to six puppies. After her selfless service, she gets hel...
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New day for pit bull terriers in Florida

Best Friends saves pitbull dogs in a Florida county (St. Johns County) by changing...
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Two pit bull terrier friends

Best Friends adoption center in Salt Lake City finds perfect home for pit bull wit...
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Jack Russell terrier: From shelter pet to jet-setter

Discarded Jack Russell terrier ends up in NYC animal shelter. With help of Instagr...
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Puppy distemper outbreak avoided

A Best Friends grant helps save puppies at Panhandle Animal Shelter (PAS), which s...
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Best Friends Animal Society and TrueCar partnership

TrueCar to donate money to help shelter pets for every photo posted on Instagram o...
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American bulldog mix adopted by perfect family

"Pick your price" pet adoption promotion helps a white American bulldog ...
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Animal control enforcement abuse costs lives

Enacting mandatory spay/neuter laws without providing easy access to low-cost or f...
Julie Castle Blog
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Dog with eye problem gets needed help

After life-changing surgery to remove this eyes because of a severe dry eye condit...
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Overlooked pets adopted

Extra-special shelter pets who are often overlooked for adoption - older, special-...
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