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When the President Calls About the Vick Dogs
President Obama contacted Eagles' owner to congratulate him on giving Michael Vick a second chance. The Best Friends…
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New Year's Vision
With open eyes, minds and hearts, the way to no-kill across the country is made possible by those special adoptable pets that…
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The Big (Road) Apple
A recent exposé of New York Animal Care and Control revealed substandard conditions and healthy adoptable pets dying in the…
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Kapowie! Another Victory for Homeless Pets!
Austin City Council unanimously passes an ordinance banning retail sales of dogs and cats.
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Five Reasons Pet Limit Laws Are a Bad Idea
Los Angeles is looking to raise its animal limit laws. Read about five reasons why pet limits are a bad idea in the first place.
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LMAO Holiday Cheer
Watch this holiday message from Best Friends and please find it in your heart to adopt a pet this season & enjoy all…
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Tell University of Nebraska Corn Hucksters: We Are Not Buying What You Are Selling!
The article released by the University of Nebraska on TNR is biased against feral cats.
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The Real Deal
Ledy VanKavage is nominated by the readers of American Dog magazine for Animal Welfare Lobbyist of the Year.
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The Zen of Old Dogs
Adopting a senior dog offers many rewards. Here are just a few, along with tips for adopting an older canine.
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A Thanksgiving Opportunity
Consider adopting a homeless dog or cat this Thanksgiving.
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Michael Vick & the Value Proposition
The Michael Vick article by LA Times sports reporter Bill Plaschke has opened up the dialogue on the way dogs are allowed to be…
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Life is Short, Make Your Time Count
Julie Castle closes the Best Friends conference with a speech that brings together the animal welfare movement and inspires…
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One Simple Step To Help Your Neighbors Keep Their Pets
PETCO Foundation and Best Friends Animal Society team up to help families in need by mounting a national pet food drive at all…
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Los Angeles Super Adoption Brings the Love
Falling in love is so easy at this adoption event where dozens of animal rescue organizations come together to find homeless cats…
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Prop B: What You Can Do Now in Your Neighborhood
Thanks to you Proposition B passed in Missouri, learn how every day is an opportunity to help stop puppy mills no matter where…
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