Dog Stories

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A puppy for Christmas

Adopting a puppy is a joyous occasion, a gift of unconditional love. Be sure to ad...
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Debunking the Adoption Grinch

Tis the season for giving gifts, as long the gift is not a pet … or so the Adoptio...
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Georgia, until we meet again

Former Mike Vick fighting dog victim Georgia has died. She taught us about the cap...
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Instagram PSA campaign a (very cute) success

Nala Cat, Tuna, Lil Bub and Ginny help us spread the word about the joys of pet ad...
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Falling in love at the SLC Fall Pet Super Adoption at the Utah State Fairpark

Held at the Utah State Fairpark in Salt Lake City, Fall Pet Super Adoption, sponso...
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Tuna the Chiweenie on Instagram

Watch animal PSA featuring Tuna the Chiweenie dog, the first ever PSA to air on In...
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Best Friends' feedback on California Sheltering Report

Best Friends sends thoughts on stakeholder group's suggestions to bring California...
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Tell a story of an adoption success and win $100,000 for your organization

Tell your adoption success story for a chance to win a $100,000 grant for your org...
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Best Friends’ call to action

Best Friends' call to action clearly states our mission: to end the killing of she...
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FDA proposes expanded role in pet food oversight

Food and Drug Administration considers regulating the manufacture of pet food.
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California Sheltering Report recommendations

Suggestions regarding owner-surrendered pets and shelter hold times could be surpr...
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Tiny Chihuahua, the 4,000th adoption

Tiny Chihuahua is 4,000th pet adopted from Best Friends Pet Adoption and Spay/Neut...
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Alfie the dog who survived parvo and distemper returns to Best Friends

Alfie the dog who survived parvo and distemper as a puppy has made amazing progres...
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Brown County shows how to get it done

Brown County, Indiana, sets standards for how to save the animals with effective a...
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A California sheltering report with national implications

A analysis of and reaction to California's progress toward doing right by the anim...
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