Dog Stories

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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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South Dakota, that howling you hear is the sound of independence

It’s time to celebrate South Dakota Pit Bull Independence Day, as Senate Bill 75 b...
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Helping special dogs go home

One Tail at a Time, a foster-based rescue organization in Chicago, Illinois, recei...
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Pit bull terrier initiatives progress

We are making progress to educate the public about the plight of pit bulls and cha...
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The best in the bunch

Best Friends champions pets in their best years.
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Back in Black promo breaks barriers

Back in Black dog and cat adoption event highlights black pets. Read adoption stor...
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Puppy mill initiatives progress

We have made progress in drive to shut down puppy mills, though movement is still ...
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How are we doing?

As a mission-driven organization, tracking our progress with detailed metrics serv...
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The cost accounting of shelter killing in Texas

Recent Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners' ruling could force shelter vet...
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Vets vs. pets

Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners goes after lead vet of nonprof...
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