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Holiday hysteria hits again

Don't perpetrate Internet hoaxes. It's important to check the facts befo...
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Abandoned puppy finds love and trust at the Sanctuary

A puppy who was found abandoned is brought to the Sanctuary for help, care and soc...
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Strut your pit bull … er, mutt!

Strut Your Mutt in NYC raises more than $281,000 and showcases many friendly pitbu...
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Wellness foster program for dogs and cats in Los Angeles

The wellness foster program at Best Friends in Los Angeles, California, places hom...
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Getting to know puppies

Telling the “Maine puppies” apart gets easier every day....
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Young Australian cattle dog fostered and adopted

Young Australian cattle dog with striking blue eyes finds the perfect active foste...
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Pet shelters near me

Adopting a dog, cat, puppy or kitten from a pet shelter near you has many benefits...
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Shy dog finds a home

Caregivers socialize a painfully shy dog by having her participate in a shy dog cl...
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Collective double take

Lifelong animal welfare advocate is named CEO of lobbying group the Pet Industry J...
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Adopting a puppy mill rescue dog, an Australian shepherd

Helping a puppy mill dog, an Australian shepherd, go from living in a commercial k...
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Saving former racing greyhounds

Greyhound Adoption Center of El Cajon, California, saves more former racing greyho...
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Best Friends staff members get involved locally to Save them All

The commitment to Save Them All extends beyond the 9-5 workday for many remote Bes...
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The continuing upside of the Michael Vick dogfighting bust

Vicktory dogs serve as models for lifesaving Delaware law that now ensures dogs se...
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New foster care program launches in New York City

Tri-state residents asked to open their homes and foster a shelter pet to help New...
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Good news and bad on the puppy mill front

While retail sales bans on mill-bred dogs and cats are becoming more common, a new...
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