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Proclamations push no-kill progress for pets
More state and city leaders are joining the push to end the killing of pets in she...
These are a catalyst for change
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Sailing through 2025: The Pelican State on no-kill
Louisiana continues to honor its legacy as the Pelican State by protecting its ani...
Have your representatives made a proclamation yet?
Julie Castle Blog
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Small but mighty: How 3 rural shelters save cats
Three Southern, rural shelters are no-kill today because of their programs that sa...
Saving lives together
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Affordable vet care helps Louisiana pets
Rachael Ray Save Them All Grant supports The Inner Pup’s low-cost veterinary servi...
Helping people and their pets
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Busting myths about fostering dogs
If you’re on the fence about fostering, let us dispel some of the misperceptions.
Help get dogs into homes
Best Friends Magazine
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11 happy pet tales from national adoption weekend
Best Friends’ first national adoption weekend of 2023 finds loving homes for thous...
Meet some happy new families
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How animal services officers are saving more pets
Best Friends works with animal services officers to reduce shelter intake and reun...
See how their work affects no-kill 2025
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Helping small animal shelters has a big impact
Best Friends is leveraging the power of networking and peer mentoring to engage or...
See how mentorships help save cats and dogs
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Air Force vet to full-time volunteer with dogs
Volunteering changed veteran, dog lover, logistics legend, and epic animal transpo...
Remembering Bill's legacy
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5 animal stories that prove kindness goes a long way
These good Samaritans, including one cat, pulled out all the stops to help when it...
Read their praiseworthy efforts
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7 happy stories from national pet adoption weekend
Best Friends-sponsored National Adoption Weekend results in thousands of adoptions...
Meet the happy families
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Community conversations help cats in a Louisiana parish
With guidance from the Best Friends national embed program, staff at St. Tammany A...
Read about their lifesaving programs
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Matchmaking, animal shelter style
Shelter collaborative program may be the last piece of the no-kill puzzle.
See our matchmaking in action
Best Friends Magazine