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Police shootings of dogs: A disturbing trend
Stories of dogs being shot by police are all too common. The ethic that informs police policy needs to be rethought.
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The no-kill deniers
Once again, PETA takes the opportunity to defend their killing of shelter pets and bash the no-kill movement.
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San Diego to pass humane pet store ordinance
Second-largest city in California is poised to ban the sale of commercially-bred dogs and cats in pet stores.
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New Salt Lake center advances statewide push to no-kill
Best Friends Pet Adoption Center grand opening in the Sugar House neighborhood of Salt Lake City is tomorrow.
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NKLA continues to exceed goals
Animal shelter killing in Los Angeles is headed for all-time low.
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Thoughts from an Englishman on the Fourth of July
America is founded on ideas of fair-mindedness and justice, principles that guide the no-kill movement.
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The breakthrough idea of the decade
Best Friends, in partnership with PetSmart Charities, launches fourth community cat program in Baltimore to save feline lives.
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The holy grail of spay/neuter
Quest to develop a pill or shot (injection) to non-surgically sterilize cats and dogs is underway, with the potential for…
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Ban on sale of puppies in L.A.
Los Angeles is another step closer to becoming NKLA as law that outlaws sale of puppies, kittens and rabbits by pet stores takes…
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Vicktory dog Lucas
Lucas' greatest victories were outside the fighting ring. He taught the world about the integrity and depth of character…
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A nod to the mayor
Outgoing mayor of Los Angeles, Antonio Villaraigosa, has been a good friend to the animals.
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Our very own St. Francis, patron saint of the animals
Best Friends' own patron saint to the animals to be honored at Compassion Now Gala in Los Angeles.
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Save rate for cats approaches 90% in Albuquerque
Albuquerque trap neuter return program is showing great results, reducing the number of stray cats being killed.
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Nevada AB 110 is signed into law
New law promotes public safety while prohibiting breed-specific laws (BSL) / breed discrimination.
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West Virginia legislation aims to crack down on puppy mill abuses
West Virginia legislation aims to crack down on puppy mill abuses by improving conditions in mills.
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