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More good news about bad laws against pit bulls

Join us to combat dog breed discrimination in Massachusetts. Read about how a pit ...
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National Animal Shelter Check-In Day and more on Sandy relief work

Join Best Friends for National Animal Shelter Check-In Day and our ongoing work to...
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Ori-Pei puppies beating the odds

Four Ori-Pei puppies, a mix between Shar Pei, known for skin problems, and pug, kn...
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Best Friends working with other shelters and rescue groups to save pets

Best Friends collaborates with shelters and rescue groups to save animals. This st...
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Best Friends leads effort in L.A. to ban sale of dogs, cats, rabbits

Best Friends leads the effort as L.A. City Council approves ordinance that bans th...
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At long last, pet sales on the way out in L.A.

Breaking news: Los Angeles City Council approves ordinance banning retail sale of ...
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Road trip leads to dog adoption

On a vacation, a high school student falls in love with a dog at Best Friends Anim...
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Strut Your Mutt kicks butt!

Best Friends' national dog walk raised $1,280,365 for homeless pets, with over $86...
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Los Angeles and Salt Lake headline the first weekend of Strut Your Mutt 2012

Strut Your Mutt events in L.A. and SLC last Saturday were huge success. SYM events...
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Strut Your Mutt empowers lifesaving across the country

2012 Strut Your Mutt goal: Raise $1 million for homeless pets.
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Trolley Square pet adoption center

Best Friends' Trolley Square pet adoption center in Salt Lake City, Utah, has adop...
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No-Kill Los Angeles, one loving pet adoption at a time

Mega adoption weekend in Los Angeles is a huge success. Read the heartwarming adop...
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American Bar Association steps up for pit bulls

American Bar Association passes a resolution that calls for breed-neutral dangerou...
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Los Angeles poised to take the lead against puppy mills

L.A. considers ordinance to ban sale of dogs, cats and rabbits.
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Support USDA proposal to close puppy mill loophole

Comment period on USDA proposal to more actively regulate puppy mills extended thr...
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