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Update from Dogtown
Policies and procedures are reviewed as further safety precautions for dogs in our care are implemented.
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Puppy Mills: A National Disgrace
Prop B in Missouri will raise the bar on commercial breeders in the state that is home to an estimated 40% of the nation's…
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Three things you can do to make your community pit bull friendly
Pitbulls and their people enjoyed a fun filled day that packed a serious message at Pet Bull Palooza. Learn what you can do to…
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Beans and Where We Go from Here
Patty Hegwood, Animal Care Director at Best Friends, addresses concerns and issues after the sorrowful passing of Beans.
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Five Timely Topics from the No More Homeless Pets Conference
Some of the latest life-saving strategies will be shared in Las Vegas at this year's conference.
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Sad News from Dogtown
A sad incident at Dogtown over the weekend gives way to more investigation and further safety precautions.
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Ring of Honor, No More Homeless Pets Style
The Ring of Honor from past No More Homeless Pets Conference attendees includes some of the foremost leaders in animal welfare.
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Rick DuCharme, the Heavy Equipment Dude that Saves Kitties
Rick DuCharme of First Coast NMHP in Jacksonville will share the methods of successful for his Feral Freedom program at the Best…
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No More Homeless Pets Conference Spotlight on Bill Bruce
Bill Bruce, Director of Animal Services in Calgary, shares winning programs and solutions for municipal animal shelters at…
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Strut Your Mutt New York City
Over 750 people raised $130,000 for the homeless pets of New York. Strut Your Mutt NYC was a resounding success.
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The Blood Diamonds of Animal Welfare
Missouri puppy mills keep dogs in breeding facilities that usually provide substandard care and deplorable conditions.
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Many Ways To Save Lives
Puppy mill dogs and at risk shelter dogs are moved safety via Pup My Ride program that collaborates with animal rescue…
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All About Community
Sunday morning I pulled up to the Santa Monica Pier in Los Angeles to help kick off Best Friends Animal Society’s Strut Your Mutt.
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The Little Event That Could
It's been a little over 15 years since I helped Best Friends Animal Society launch their first Strut Your Mutt in Salt Lake…
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Counting dogs in Addis Ababa
Best Friends is working on a project to provide an alternative to the poisoning of street dogs in the Ethiopian capital city of…
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